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New travel rules are being introduced across the EU (except Ireland and Cyprus) from Sunday 12th October- but Britons wi...
08/10/2025

New travel rules are being introduced across the EU (except Ireland and Cyprus) from Sunday 12th October- but Britons will have different experiences depending on where they're travelling to.

The new rules require people entering 29 countries in the Schengen area to have their passport scanned and photograph and fingerprints taken.

Though countries are obliged to get going with the new system from Sunday, they have six months to complete the rollout.

From what we understand, those travelling to Spain may not notice any difference at first.

Out of all 29 of the nations involved, it is said that the Czech Republic, Estonia, Luxembourg, will be ready from day one

Britons should expect longer queues - though countries can largely pause the implementation at various points if waiting times grow too long.

From next year, Britons travelling to Europe will have to start paying for authorisation to enter.They will require ETIA...
28/07/2025

From next year, Britons travelling to Europe will have to start paying for authorisation to enter.
They will require ETIAS which is a document for visa-exempt travellers to Europe, like Britons.

The original proposed cost was €7 (£6), however, it now looks likely to cost €20 (£17.30) from its implementation in late 2026.

This is because the European Commission voted for the higher fee this month, in line with other similar schemes around the world, such as in Canada and the United states.

The European Parliament and European Council have two months to review the new proposed price, and suggest any changes.

When ETIAS do come into force, children under 18, seniors over 70, and certain family members of EU citizens won't have to pay the fee. 🇫🇷

From next year, Britons travelling to Europe will have to pay for authorisation to enter.They will require ETIAS which i...
28/07/2025

From next year, Britons travelling to Europe will have to pay for authorisation to enter.

They will require ETIAS which is a document for visa-exempt travellers to Europe, like Britons.

The original proposed cost was €7 (£6), however, it now looks likely to cost €20 (£17.30) from its implementation in late 2026.

This is because the European Commission voted for the higher fee this month, in line with other similar schemes around the world, such as in Canada and the United states.

The European Parliament and European Council have two months to review the new proposed price, and suggest any changes.

When ETIAS do come into force, children under 18, seniors over 70, and certain family members of EU citizens won't have to pay the fee.

Bad news for anyone heading on holiday to a euro-using country this month. One pound now buys fewer euro than at any poi...
25/07/2025

Bad news for anyone heading on holiday to a euro-using country this month.

One pound now buys fewer euro than at any point in more than a year and a half.

Sterling's value has been tumbling against the euro, with a pound equalling €1.14 for the first time since November 2023.

Whilst Sterling has generally had a good year, and is buying more US dollars than at most points in the last three years, the euro has had an even better few months.
It was the decision of the European Central Bank (ECB) yesterday to hold interest rates that gave the latest boost to the euro.
Higher interest rates tend to boost domestic currencies as they can attract inward investment.

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UK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, which provides some breathing space for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after...
15/01/2025

UK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, which provides some breathing space for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after a week of turbulent financial markets.

With the government under pressure on the economy, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the consumer prices index eased to 2.5%, below a reading of 2.6% in November, meaning prices rose at a slower rate.

Sterling has fallen against 51 out of 54 popular currencies There are many consequences when the pound falls - but one t...
14/01/2025

Sterling has fallen against 51 out of 54 popular currencies

There are many consequences when the pound falls - but one that many Britons will notice is they'll get less holiday money for their pound.

This, of course, is when Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget - but while there is correlation, this doesn’t suggest complete causation.

Other factors in play - notably Donald Trump's election victory and promise of tariffs, which along with positive jobs data has pushed back expectations for US interest rate cuts. That has had the effect of strengthening the U.S dollar, as investors are drawn to high interest rates.


The Great British Pound has slumped 6.8% against the US dollar and is down sharply against the currencies of winter sun hotspots.

Meanwhile, skiers heading to Switzerland will also feel an extra chill from the slump in sterling, as the pound is currently worth 1.11 Swiss francs, down 1.3% from the 1.13 it stood at on budget day.

Against the euro, the pound has slipped 1%.

There are just three destinations where the pound is currently up: it has inched up 0.3% against the New Zealand dollar, 1% against South Africa's rand and 1.1% against the Hungarian forint.

Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties brought by non-residents from countries outside the Europe...
14/01/2025

Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties brought by non-residents from countries outside the European Union - including the United Kingdom.

The measure was one of many announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday and differs to the planned increase in taxes on holiday rentals.

Speaking at an economic forum in Madrid, Mr Sanchez said the tax would be "unprecedented" in Spanish history.

"In 2023 non-European Union residents bought around 27,000 houses and flats in Spain," Mr Sanchez said.

"And they didn't do it to live in them, they didn't do it for their families to have a place to live, they did it to speculate, to make money from them, which we – in the context of shortage that we are in – obviously cannot allow."

The prime minster stopped short of explaining how the plan would work or when it would be sent to parliament for approval.

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