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UK tourists set to benefit from major EU rule change from this date
Chronicle Live
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June 18, 2025
UK tourists are poised for a smoother experience when travelling to the European Union thanks to an impending rule change expected to benefit millions. Since Brexit, British nationals venturing into the EU faced extra hurdles, subjected to manual...
UK withdraws embassy staff families from Israel
Punch
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June 18, 2025
18th June 2025 UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer The family members of British diplomatic staff in Israel have been “temporarily withdrawn” as Iran and Israel continue to exchange fire, Britain’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Relatives of...
Brit dies from rabies after petting stray dog on holiday in Morocco
The Scottish Sun
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June 18, 2025
A BRIT has died from rabies after petting a stray dog in Morocco. The unnamed person was diagnosed in Yorkshire after returning to the UK, according to the UK Health Security Agency. 1 The patient died after petting a stray dogCredit: Getty Images...
Brit dies from rabies after contact with stray dog while on holiday in Morocco
LBC
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18 June 2025, 13:27 | Updated: 18 June 2025, 13:38 A picture of a girl receiving a rabies vaccination. Picture: Alamy A person has died in Yorkshire after contracting rabies following contact with an infected animal aboard, the UK's health chiefs...
Briton dies from rabies after petting dog on holiday in Morocco
Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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A person has died in Yorkshire from rabies after becoming infected while on holiday in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The person, which the Barnsley Chronicle reports is a woman from the area who was diagnosed at Barnsley...
Two Greek islands left without UK tourists as Brits stay away in droves
Birmingham Live
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June 18, 2025
Greece has been left empty of UK tourists as Brits flock to Turkey instead. European Union holidaymakers have left Greece in a panic with beaches left empty as tourists snub the European Union holiday hotspot for elsewhere. Mykonos and Santorini,...
Tourists issued major advice after Brit dies from rabies after holiday dog bite
The Mirror
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June 18, 2025
Tourists issued major advice after Brit dies from rabies after holiday dog bite ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A British man has died after being bitten by a dog infected with rabies after visiting Morocco. The man returned to the UK and was...
Statement by the Foreign ministers of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and The High Representative of the European Union following their call with their iranian counterpart (16.06.25)
France Diplomacy
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June 18, 2025
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union, had a phone conversation with their Iranian counterpart on Monday, 16 June 2025, regarding the ongoing...
Prioritised UK spelling: why British English standards matter in global communication
Retail Times
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June 18, 2025
Understanding the significance of British English standards British English spelling, commonly referred to as UK spelling, is not merely a stylistic preference but an integral aspect of linguistic identity, historical context, and global...
Pretty UK town named Britain's hottest and it's 200 miles away from the south
The Mirror
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June 18, 2025
This peaceful town surrounded by rolling countryside has surprisingly been dubbed the hottest part of Britain. The UK may be infamous for its constant drizzle and grey-cloud-weather, but the summer months are getting increasingly warmer. In fact,...
UK Economy Faces Double Blow from Tariffs and Tax Hikes
The Economic Times
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June 18, 2025
One of Britain’s top business groups, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), has sharply lowered its economic growth forecast for 2025 and 2026. Growth is now expected at just 1.2% in 2025 and 1.0% in 2026, down from previous projections of...
Brit holidaymakers could be slapped with EU fines over a 'meal deal sandwich'
Birmingham Live
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June 18, 2025
British holidaymakers preparing to board their flight typically bring some food to help make the journey that much easier. The humble sandwich is an obvious choice, with surely no repercussions to consider as you venture from the UK to Spain,...
UK tourists heading to Spain warned beach 'error' that can lead to fines
Birmingham Live
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June 18, 2025
Brits planning a Spanish getaway could be slapped with fines up to £2,500 if they breach the country's stringent drinking laws this summer. As holiday season looms, travel gurus are urging UK sun-worshippers to familiarise themselves with Spanish...
UK tourist dies of rabies after 'being bitten' in Morocco
Birmingham Live
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June 18, 2025
A British national has died of rabies after they were bitten by a dog in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency has confirmed. The individual came into contact with a stray dog during their holiday in the African nation, leading to their diagnosis...
Brit dies after contracting rabies from 'being bitten by stray dog' on holiday
Chronicle Live
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June 18, 2025
13:30, 18 Jun 2025 A British citizen has passed away after contracting rabies from a stray dog while visiting Morocco. The individual, diagnosed in Yorkshire and The Humber, has prompted health officials to assess and offer vaccinations to those...
British traveller dies from rabies after contact with stray dog during Morocco holiday
Birmingham Live
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June 18, 2025
A British traveller has died from rabies after having contact with a stray dog visit while on holiday in Morocco. The individual was diagnosed in the Yorkshire and Humber area after becoming infected with rabies abroad. The UK Health Security...
UK households told 'do not' open your windows during heatwave this week
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
Households in the UK are being told not to open their windows during the heatwave this week. The Met Office is warning of heatwave conditions, with temperatures set to reach more than 30c into the weekend. This sunny, warm weather will see...
UK households with 14 respiratory conditions set to be handed £749 from DWP
Birmingham Live
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June 18, 2025
The conditions will qualify those living in the UK for Personal Independence Payment, one of the most-claimed DWP benefits. UK households with one of 14 conditions could get up to £749 every month from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP )....
British Parliament votes to decriminalize abortion
Crux Now
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June 18, 2025
LEICESTER, United Kingdom – In Britain, Parliament has voted to decriminalise abortion, a move that has “deeply alarmed” the Catholic bishops. Abortion remains a criminal offence in England and Wales if it takes place after 24 weeks of pregnancy,...
Brits face massive £5,000 fines under tough new travel rule
Daily Star
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June 18, 2025
Brits bringing back a French baguette loaded with the finest meats and cheeses from their holiday may be in for a shock, thanks to tough new rules. A ban on meat and dairy products entering the UK from the EU could spell chaos for returning...