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.
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.
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.
France makes powerful statement about its republican values with unprecedented public display of crown jewels at the Louvre, challenging monarchical traditions.
US Customs and Border Protection officers are conducting thousands of warrantless phone searches annually, raising serious concerns about digital privacy rights for international travellers.
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.
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.
An in-depth analysis of Emmanuel Macron's dramatic fall from political grace, exploring the broken promises and leadership crises that eroded his popularity in France.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Authorities have uncovered a sophisticated cross-border smuggling tunnel stretching from Mexico to California, complete with ventilation, electricity, and rail system in major border security operation.
Emmanuel Macron confronts his biggest political challenge yet as he scrambles to appoint a new prime minister following parliamentary elections that left France in political deadlock.
French President Emmanuel Macron makes surprise reappointment of Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister, signalling continuity amid political uncertainty and European challenges.
Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe makes dramatic political move with new centrist party, challenging President Macron's leadership and reshaping France's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.