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Indian holiday-makers and business travellers heading to the United Kingdom will pay more from 8 April: the fee for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rises from £16 to £20—about ₹2,463 at today’s rates—only seven weeks after the digital permit became mandatory for travellers from 85 visa-exempt nations. Although Indian citizens still need a separate
The cost of the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has leapt from £16 to £20 with effect from 8 April 2026—the first increase since the digital permission launched 18 months ago. The Home Office confirmed the change in an updated factsheet and fee table published overnight and carriers were instructed to apply the higher
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The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB) set a new traffic record on 6 April, handling 29,800 vehicles in 24 hours, Zhuhai’s immigration police reported the next day. Of those, 22,800 were Hong Kong- or Macao-plated passenger cars, underscoring the popularity of the ‘Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Cars’ scheme that allows private motorists to drive into
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A fire contractor that notified the government about deactivating Wang Fuk Court‘s fire safety systems did so despite never conducting inspections at the estate, the firm’s director has said. Wang Fuk Court residential buildings after the fire. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hearings into the deadly Tai Po blaze in November continued on Wednesday with testimony from
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Pet ownership is increasingly influencing travel decisions among Indian travellers, with demand rising for pet-friendly accommodation and flexible itineraries. Booking.com data highlights how pets are shaping destination choices, travel modes, and experiences, signalling a shift towards more personalised and inclusive travel planning. Booking.com has revealed that nearly 15 million global searches for pet-friendly accommodation were
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London, UK | Image credit: chan lee/Unsplash Overview The UK has increased its ETA fee from GBP 16 (USD 21.47) to GBP 20 (USD 26.83), applicable from April 8. British and Irish citizens, including dual nationals, don’t need an ETA presently. But, they must present a British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement. Your next
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Hong Kong can strengthen its position as an international tourism destination by expanding into new source markets and higher-value segments, according to a report by the WTTC. The report, Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR, China: Recovery, Gaps, and the Road Ahead, highlights the need to diversify beyond China and increase engagement with markets
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London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled after the British government denied entry to Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, following mounting pressure from Jewish groups over his history of antisemitic remarks. The organizers of the popular three-day festival confirmed its cancellation in a statement to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, writing that the British
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London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled following news that Ye’s (formerly known as Kanye West) entry into the U.K. was blocked by the Home Office on Tuesday (April 7). Earlier in the day, the government confirmed to the BBC that Ye would be unable to enter the U.K. on an Electronic Travel Authorization visitor visa.
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Ye, seen here in Los Angeles in 2025, was barred from entering the U.K. to perform at a festival this summer. The artist, previously known as Kanye West, has been attempting to comeback following a series of antisemitic statements. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images The rapper and fashion entrepreneur Ye,
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Wireless Festival has announced its cancellation after the UK government blocked Kanye West’s ability to travel to the UK for the gigs this summer. As the BBC reports, the rapper applied to travel to the UK yesterday through an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Read next That application has now been turned down by the government
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London’s Wireless Festival has now been canceled after Kanye West was officially blocked from traveling to the U.K. due to controversy surrounding his planned headlining set. “The Home Office has withdrawn Ye’s ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom,” read a statement to Variety on Tuesday, April 7. “As a result, Wireless Festival is
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Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been blocked from traveling to the UK in light of his history with antisemitism. Loading audio narration… The UK government told the BBC on Monday that Ye applied for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to the UK but was denied on the grounds that his presence
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Updated April 7, 2026, 10:31 a.m. ET Ye is speaking out after being banned from traveling to the United Kingdom, three months before the rapper was set to headline the Wireless Festival in London. The Home Office, the U.K. government’s department overseeing public safety and immigration, rejected a travel application from the controversial rapper, formerly
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An increasing number of travelers chose new energy vehicles (NEVs) for their trips during the just-concluded Qingming Festival holiday, reassured by the expanding and improved charging network. Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival in which people pay tribute to the dead and worship their
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Updated April 6, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET Some American travelers are concerned about upcoming international trips due to geopolitical tensions and domestic issues. Factors causing concern include the war in Iran, a U.S. State Department worldwide security alert, and the recent government shutdown’s impact on airport security. Despite the concerns, some travelers are proceeding with
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The bail variation application for British and Fijian citizen Charlie Charters to travel to the UK for his uncle’s funeral and reside and work in Hong Kong has been approved by the Suva Magistrates Court. Charters appeared before Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne this morning. FICAC had objected to the application calling Charters a flight risk, but
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Australia and Hong Kong have become the latest flashpoints in a worsening spell of global air travel disruption in April 2026, as delays on Qantas and Cathay Pacific flights intersect with ongoing turmoil across the United States and other major markets. Get the latest news straight to your inbox! Qantas Delays Put Australian Hubs Under
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