China's new exit-and-entry regulations, effective 15 September 2026, allow authorities to ban citizens from leaving for up to three years for activities deemed harmful to national security or technological interests. The rules represent a dramatic escalation of travel restrictions that have alrea...
6 min readThe M8 motorway in Renfrewshire remained closed eastbound on Monday following an overnight crash between junctions 29 and 30 near Glasgow Airport, causing significant delays and forcing drivers to use alternative routes.
1 min readUS President Donald Trump visited Ireland on 2-3 September 2026, meeting Irish leaders and attending the Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort. Trump expressed strong support for Irish reunification, describing it as "fantastic" and inevitable, while Northern Ireland's unionist parties...
11 min readFoyle Port expects cruise passenger numbers to nearly double to 25,000 in 2027, with 36 vessels confirmed. The 2026 season generated £1.1m locally and brought an estimated 300,000 visitors to Northern Ireland.
6 min readEngland's mayors will gain power to levy a tourist tax from 2028, while publications mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and debate on assisted dying approaches. Labour mayors commit to keeping levies below 5%, though the hospitality sector expresses concern.
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