Holidays

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The Woodcock family have been left sweating over whether they can go on holiday after applying for son Phillip's passport in April. Picture: Family photo.

Family left sweating over long-awaited holiday after son's passport delays
A CWMBRAN nurse has shared her family’s experience as Passport Office delays have left them sweating over whether they can go on their long-awaited holiday.

UK holidaymakers face charges to enter holiday hotspots in 2023 including Spain and Greece. (PA)

New date you will be charged to enter popular holiday hotspots including Spain

The money raised would be enough to scrap the next annual increase in the cost of rail travel, the group said (PA)

Tax domestic flights to reduce train ticket price, campaigners say

Ryanair's trademark one euro and 10 euro fares will not be seen for a “number of years” (PA)

Ryanair to scrap 10 Euro fares over soaring fuel prices

Cardiff Airport

Wizz Air halting flights from Cardiff Airport during the winter

Ryanair strikes Spain airports: Airline shares important message with UK holidaymakers. (PA)

Ryanair shares important message amid warning to anyone travelling to Spain

Newport's James Norvill targeted by thieves in Spain

Newport businessman loses £30k watch in Spain after 'Ronaldinho' robbery

Brits heading to Spain warned over new air-conditioning rule set to leave them 'roasted'. (PA)

Brits heading to Spain face being 'roasted' amid new air-conditioning rule

Mobile phone operators should be forced to make their rules around data roaming in the EU clearer, MoneySavingExpert.com said (PA)

Martin Lewis issues warning to people travelling to the EU

A travel review of the Eurocamp site Le Pin Parasol in the Vendee region of France.

Travel review: A summer holiday for everyone with Eurocamp

UK drivers face £5,000 fine for splashing pedestrians when it rains. (PA)

Drivers face £5k fine for immature action when driving in specific conditions

The “big four” supermarkets – Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s – have been facing criticism for failing to reduce their prices (PA)

Supermarkets failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer (PA)

British Airways ‘suspends ticket sales' for short-haul Heathrow flights

Spain issues update as Brits warned over £85 per day rule for holidaymakers. (PA)

Spain sends message to UK holidaymakers after '£85 per day' warning

Morrisons is cutting its fuel costs as wholesale costs fall (PA)

Morrisons customers can get cheaper fuel saving 6p per litre

Intense heat is expected to hit in nine of Spain’s provinces this week, with temperatures set to rise above 42C (PA)

Warning to British holidaymakers as new Spanish laws passed

RNLI issue warning to UK beach-goers over weever fish capable of making 'grown men cry'. (PA)

Warning to anybody hitting a UK beach over creature that makes 'grown men cry'

Heathrow passengers are pretending to be disabled to skip queues after watching TikTok (PA)

Heathrow passengers are pretending to be disabled to skip queues after watching TikTok

Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain (PA)

Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain

TUI issues travel advice to customers ahead of upcoming rail strikes (TUI)

TUI issues travel advice to customers ahead of planned rail strikes

Bottlenose dolphins were caught playing in the waters of southwest Wales in stunning footage

Watch: Stunning close-up footage of dolphins breaching off west Wales coastline

RAC issues warning to drivers over UK roads this weekend. (PA)

Drivers issued warning over UK roads this weekend - experts share 'clear advice'

Composite image showing a British passport and the Passport Office in Newport. Original picture (left): Ethan Wilkinson via Pexels

Passport processing delays 'may not improve before the end of the year'

This is how travellers can get the best value for their hard-earned money this summer, amid rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis (PA)

Top tips to holiday for less and beat the cost of living crisis

First-time offenders in England and Wales would be subject to a ‘three strikes’-style deterrent in the proposed plan (PA)

Cocaine and cannabis users could lose passport under proposed Home Office rules

UK tourists heading to Majorca to sign 'good behaviour' contract amid alcohol crackdown. (PA)

Brits told to sign 'good behaviour' contract before heading to holiday hotspot

Spain updates travel rules for Brits who catch Covid while abroad – find out more (PA)

Spain updates travel rules for Brits who catch Covid while abroad – find out more

Met Office records hottest night on record as heatwave hits the UK (PA)

Met Office records hottest night on record as heatwave hits the UK

UK drivers face £1,000 fines for not drinking enough water amid Met Office heat warning. (PA)

Drivers face £1,000 fines for not drinking enough water amid heatwave warning

Last minute summer holiday fun in the Canaries

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in car amid UK heatwave

easyJet passengers urged to check guidance over rule that could stop them boarding. (PA)

Brits using easyJet this summer warned over rule which could stop them boarding

Included in the plan is a ban on driving cars in cities every Sunday, as well as a suggestion to cut speed limits on motorways by 6mph (PA)

Sunday driving ban and motorway speed limit reduction plan to cut oil reliance

Rail strike date set for July due to dispute over pay, jobs and conditions (PA)

Rail strike date set for July due to dispute over pay, jobs and conditions

Cyprus Covid restrictions: UK holidaymakers warned over €300 fines at popular destination. (PA)

Brits issued warning as holiday hotspot brings back Covid restrictions

World Chocolate Day experiences. Credit: Red Letter Days

Chocoholics will devour these five tasty experiences from Red Letter Days

Left: Simon Hart. Right: Mark Drakeford

Call for Mark Drakeford to drop 'ridiculous' tourism tax plan

Croatia and Portugal update Covid entry requirements for UK - What to know. Credit: Canva

Croatia and Portugal update Covid entry requirements for UK - What to know

The analysis of 199 packages offered by 71 providers found that 40 per cent did not offer cover for strike action (PA)

Nearly half of travel insurance policies don't protect against strikes, Which? says

Pandora. Credit: PA

Four things you should be doing to protect your jewellery on holiday

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for common driving mistake. (PA)

Drivers could face £2,500 fine for common bad driving habit

Some of the most popular destinations for the summer of 2022. Credit: Canva

See the top summer 2022 destinations that Brits are flocking to right now

A person pulling a suitcase (Canva)

Travel in style with suitcases and bags from Aldi, M&S, I Saw It First and more

Brits slam "total chaos" at UK's busiest airport sparking summer holiday fears

Get Disney+ for free when you book your next Disney holiday – find out how (Disney)

You can get access to Disney+ for free - find out how

Dangerous UK drivers could face life in prison under new laws coming into effect tomorrow. (PA)

Drivers could face life in prison under new laws coming into effect tomorrow

Travelodge room. Credit: Travelodge Media Centre

Stay at a Travelodge for £32 or less from now until May 2023 - Find out how

IHG Hotels and Resorts launches summer sale. Credit: IHG Hotels and Resorts

Stay at one of IHG Hotels and Resorts' brands across Europe for less this summer

A man sleeping on an inflatable Silentnight pillow. Credit: Silentnight

Get camping ready for festival season with new Silentnight collection

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 23 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 23

Cancellation policies for TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and more - your rights explained. (PA)

Your rights explained for cancelled flights with major UK airlines amid 'chaos'

See the mobile networks that don’t have EU roaming charges (Canva)

See the mobile networks that don’t have EU roaming charges

New rules on Spanish beaches could land British tourists with fines (PA)

Warning to British holidaymakers in Spain who could face £650 fine

Llandudno was named the best seaside towns in Wales (Booking.com)

Best seaside town in Wales revealed, as eight ranked among the best in UK