New Foreign Office data reveals a sharp rise in UK nationals detained overseas. Travel experts urge holidaymakers to research local laws, as travel insurance does not cover legal trouble.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the end of the £135 import duty exemption for small overseas parcels, a move set to level the playing field for UK high street retailers. Discover the impact on prices and competition.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves closes the import duty loophole for small parcels under £135, aiming to level the playing field for UK high street retailers. Discover the impact on prices and competition.
American tipping culture faces a backlash as customers revolt against being asked for gratuity at self-serve frozen yogurt shops where they do all the work.
Discover which vintage British Christmas customs are making a comeback this festive season. From parlour games to edible decorations, explore how to add nostalgic charm to your celebrations.
A major federal immigration operation in North Carolina, resulting in hundreds of arrests, has been officially terminated. Discover the full story behind the crackdown's end.
A man who claimed a bulge in his trousers was 'all him' is facing 20 years in prison for smuggling two critically endangered, sedated parakeets. Read the full story.
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Experience The Ivy's festive feast with a surprise Worcestershire sauce addition to the Christmas shepherd's pie. Discover why this £60 menu offers exceptional value for a magical dining experience.
A former US Customs officer receives a 15-year prison sentence for conspiring with Mexican traffickers to smuggle vast quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States.
US Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte for an enforcement operation, prompting community response and solidarity from local leaders.
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
Lidl launches its 2025 Christmas party food range with prices from £1.19. Discover new festive treats and returning favourites perfect for hosting without breaking the bank.
Discover Dunelm's stunning collection of festive wreaths starting at just £7. From traditional pine to disco ball designs, find the perfect Christmas decoration for your home.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
In a dramatic operation, Singaporean officials have confiscated 30 dinosaur skeletons worth millions from a local businessman, uncovering what appears to be one of Asia's largest paleontological smuggling cases.
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
Customs officials at Manchester Airport have intercepted a massive smuggling operation, confiscating gold bars and luxury jewellery worth approximately £2 million from passengers arriving from Dubai.
US Customs and Border Protection officers are conducting thousands of warrantless phone searches annually, raising serious concerns about digital privacy rights for international travellers.
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Discover the best supermarket Christmas food and drink offerings for 2024, from show-stopping mains to decadent desserts, ensuring your holiday celebration is both delicious and effortless.
Sir Keir Starmer confronts mounting pressure from Labour MPs and members to embrace single market membership, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's future relationship with Europe.
A Thai traveller's Australian dream holiday turned into a financial nightmare after border officials discovered £10,000 in undeclared cash hidden throughout his luggage at Sydney Airport.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted a contentious operation on Manhattan's historic Canal Street, drawing criticism from local leaders and community advocates.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Master the art of tipping in Britain with this comprehensive guide covering restaurants, hotels, taxis and service charges. Learn when and how much to tip for various services.
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
A powerful Treasury Committee report reveals HMRC is failing to collect substantial tax revenue from major video game companies, including Fortnite maker Epic Games, urging urgent reforms to tackle digital economy tax avoidance.
British shellfish exporters face renewed French customs rejections as border checks intensify under Labour's post-Brexit EU reset, threatening UK fishing industry recovery.
French customs officials are rejecting shipments of British shellfish, dealing a fresh blow to UK exporters despite the recent 'reset' agreement between Britain and the European Union.