US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
The Met Office issues yellow warnings for snow and ice across England, Wales, Scotland, and NI from New Year's Day. Prepare for travel delays and hazardous icy surfaces.
The Met Office warns of snow, ice, and gale-force winds in northern Scotland from New Year's Day, with cold weather spreading UK-wide. Plan travel and stay updated.
The Met Office warns of up to 30cm of snow and 65mph gales from Thursday, causing major travel disruption and power cuts. Plan your journey now.
The Met Office warns of up to 30cm of snow and -12C wind chill as blizzards sweep the UK. Travel disruption and power cuts are expected. Plan your journey now.
The UK faces a wintry start to 2026 with snow, ice and gale-force winds forecast for Scotland. Yellow and amber warnings are in place. Plan your travel.
Severe flooding and storms have caused deaths and disruption in Spanish holiday regions like Malaga and Murcia. Discover the latest travel advice and weather warnings for UK tourists.
Floods and tornadoes have struck Spanish holiday regions, leading to fatalities and diverted flights. Discover the latest travel advice and recovery efforts.
Britain faces major New Year travel disruption with key rail lines closed, roads at their busiest, and transatlantic flights delayed. Plan your journey now.
Britain faces major New Year travel disruption with key rail lines closed, roads at their busiest, and transatlantic flights delayed. Plan your journey now.
The Met Office warns of heavy snow and ice disrupting travel in northern Scotland from New Year's Day. Up to 30cm could fall on high ground as a cold spell grips the UK.
The Met Office forecasts up to 30cm of snow and gale force winds from New Year's Day, causing major travel disruption. Read the full forecast and safety advice here.
The Met Office forecasts up to 30cm of snow and -4C temperatures from New Year's Day, with severe travel disruption expected. Read the full forecast and safety advice here.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for snow and ice, with up to 30cm forecast on higher ground and gale force winds causing significant drifting. Travel chaos is expected.
Brits face major New Year travel disruption with rail closures, road congestion and ferry cancellations. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
Network Rail engineering works and severe weather cause major disruption for UK travellers over the New Year period. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
Millions face major travel disruption with nearly 20 million car journeys expected today due to the festive rail shutdown. Get the latest on congestion hotspots and travel advice.
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
EasyJet alerts UK tourists to a new mandatory travel insurance rule for Georgia from 2026. Learn the coverage requirements and avoid entry denial.
The Met Office has issued a 20-hour yellow wind warning for Christmas Day, with gusts of up to 65mph threatening travel and power disruptions. Full list of affected areas inside.
UK faces a Christmas travel nightmare with 4.2 million leisure trips planned for Christmas Eve, the busiest day in five years. Get the latest on road closures, rail disruptions, and airport congestion.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Your essential guide to festive travel disruption across UK roads, railways, airports and ferries. Plan ahead with key dates, worst routes and expert advice.
Britain faces festive travel gridlock with 24 million cars predicted, major rail lines shut until New Year, and long queues at Dover. Plan ahead for Christmas and New Year journeys.
UK drivers face the busiest Christmas getaway day with 24 million cars expected. AA and RAC warn of severe delays and flooding amid poor weather. Plan ahead and drive safely.
Drivers urged to take extra care as millions hit the roads for the Christmas getaway. Wet, misty conditions and commuter traffic create a perfect storm. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Ferry passengers face hour-long queues at Dover as French border IT systems fail, disrupting the UK's busiest Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
UK airports, including Heathrow and Manchester, are preparing for their busiest festive season ever, with over 5 million people set to travel abroad. Passengers urged to plan ahead and pack safely.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.