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It may have been tricky to take an overseas holiday this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t stopped people from daydreaming and window shopping for homes in exotic locations. In fact, 2020 has marked an 18 per cent jump in people looking at the overseas section of property website Rightmove. Of the … Read more
Cash-strapped councils lavished tens of thousands of pounds on foreign jaunts last year – including business class flights to China and five-star hotels. Despite warning they would face bankruptcy if they failed to cut services, town hall bosses spent £90,000 of public money on trips abroad. It comes after the Local Government Association said councils need … Read more
Prince Charles and Camilla will become first royals to attend a German Remembrance event – as they make first overseas trip since Covid crisis began The pair will be the first royals to attend the Central Remembrance Ceremony Trip likely to be seen as part of monarchy’s ‘soft diplomacy’ to renew ties President of Germany, … Read more
Test of national interest: At long last a British government is taking seriously the risk from overseas takeovers, says ALEX BRUMMER By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:12 GMT, 10 November 2020 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 10 November 2020 At long last a British government is taking seriously the risk to Britain’s national … Read more
Australians are set to be banned from travelling overseas for at least another year – but restrictions could last even longer if there’s another coronavirus outbreak. Holidaymakers have been barred from leaving the country since March 25 and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has strongly indicated that restriction would continue until a coronavirus vaccine was developed. … Read more
The UK’s veterans minister has blasted ‘deeply disingenuous’ MPs for rebelling against his bill aiming to protect members of the armed forces from historical prosecutions. Johnny Mercer has accused fellow politicians of ‘repeating campaign lines they know to be untrue’ over his Overseas Operations Bill. The MP, a former Army officer who did three tours … Read more
Trapped Down Under: Scott Morrison says Australians won’t be allowed overseas for ‘the foreseeable future’ – and refuses to put a date on travel bubbles with any ‘safe’ countries Since 17 March this year Austalians have been banned from leaving the country The ban is in place until 17 December and may be extended beyond … Read more
How war crimes accusations against soldiers on overseas tours are investigated will be reviewed by judge The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said probe will ensure guidance is ‘fit for future’ Is for investigating accusations against members of armed forces on foreign soil Government facing controversy over Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill Labour said … Read more
Former Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson is devastated she is unable to celebrate her babymoon overseas due to COVID-19 travel restrictions By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:05 BST, 9 August 2020 | Updated: 09:05 BST, 9 August 2020 Married At First Sight couple Jules Robinson and Cameron Merchant are six … Read more
China has threatened to withdraw its recognition of British National Overseas passports held by residents of Hong Kong. Beijing is looking to retaliate for the former colonial ruler’s policy of easing their path to citizenship. Starting from January 2021, those in Hong Kong with such status would be able to apply for special visas to live … Read more