Barclays Warns Customers: Travel Spending Drops Amid Economic Uncertainty Tuesday, April 14, 2026 barclays travel spending economy inflation consumers costofliving uk interestrates holidays Barclays has issued a cautionary update for customers planning summer holidays, highlighting a notable decline in travel spending across the UK. For the first time in five years, consumer expenditure on travel has fallen, … Read More
UK Tourists Warned of Potential Delays at Balearic and Canary Island Borders After April 10 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 uk tourism eu border travel balearics canaries holidays easyjet entryexitsystem UK travellers heading to the Balearic and Canary Islands—including Majorca, Menorca, Lanzarote, and Tenerife—should prepare for possible longer wait times at border crossings starting April 10. This advisory follows the full … Read More
UK Tourists Rethink Cyprus Holidays Amid Middle East Tensions Monday, March 9, 2026 cyprus tourism middleeast iranwar uk conflict rafakrotiri holidays ayianapa cancellations Tourists are reconsidering their travel plans to Cyprus amid growing concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the Iran war. This tension is beginning to affect the island’s vital tourism … Read More
Birmingham School Holiday Dates for 2026: Your Complete Guide Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham schools schoolholidays termdates 2026 education holidays calendar parents students Planning ahead for the school year is crucial for parents, students, and educators alike. To help you prepare, here is the full list of school holiday dates and term times for Birmingham schools in 2026 and 2027. Knowing … Read More
Canary Islands Featured on Fodor's 'No Travel' List for 2026 Amid Tourism Strains Sunday, January 4, 2026 canaryislands tourism overtourism travel sustainability environment spain fodorstravel holidays localcommunities The Canary Islands have long been a favourite getaway for British tourists, celebrated for their year-round sunshine, vibrant resorts, and convenient four-hour flight from the UK. This partnership between visitors and locals … Read More
Christmas Payment Schedule Adjustments Announced for DWP Benefit Recipients Friday, December 26, 2025 dwp benefits christmas payments festive bankholidays finance schedule claims holidays The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced changes to the payment schedule for millions of benefit recipients over the 2025/2026 Christmas and New Year period. Since payments are not processed on bank holidays, … Read More