UK News
As the ‘people’s paper’, The Euro Weekly News are aware that much of its readership are British expats living in Spain. With this in mind, we report on the latest news in the UK so that our readership can stay up to date with the latest news from home.
German YouTuber Tom Kopke beats local rival in wild Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling chaos
Barmy people tumbled head over heels down a notoriously steep slope in pursuit of glory and a giant wheel of cheese on Spring Bank Holiday...
Power bank charging in hold forces easyJet flight emergency landing in Rome
EasyJet passengers endured a night of disruption after a phone charger in checked luggage provoked an emergency landing. Passengers on board flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in...
Judith Chalmers dies aged 90: Wish You Were Here…? presenter remembered for decades of travel reports
Dearly loved TV presenter Judith Chalmers passed away at her home on Thursday evening, May 21, aged 90. She had entertained and brought joy to...
Don’t miss your flight. 19 Million cars expected on UK roads for May bank holiday
Holidaymakers heading to the airport this weekend for a May getaway are being warned to prepare for severe motorway congestion, and the possibility of missing...
Jet2 issues statement to passengers with flights booked this summer
UK low-cost airline Jet2 has issued an update for the summer of 2026, specifically for all passengers who already have flights booked through June, July,...
Internet addiction concerns grow in Spain but UK figures remain even higher
Spaniards are now spending more than four hours online every day on average, with mobile phones becoming increasingly central to daily life, according to a...
British Airways demands £10 million compensation over 20,000 suitcases left behind
British Airways has demanded up to £10 million in compensation from Heathrow Airport after a major baggage system failure disrupted travel for thousands of passengers...
British tourists flying to Spain warned over Heathrow travel chaos this June
British tourists travelling to Spain this June are being warned to expect major disruption around Heathrow Airport as London Underground strikes threaten severe delays on...
Britain joins European deal allowing failed asylum seekers to be sent abroad
The United Kingdom has joined a new European agreement supporting the use of “third-country hubs” to process or hold rejected asylum seekers and foreign offenders...
Scottish family stranded in Europe over baby’s passport rules
Scottish parents from Ellon in Aberdeenshire are still unable to fly home after officials blocked their infant daughter from boarding a return flight in Alicante. Sarah...
UK airport rule change for families starts in weeks. Millions of children can now use eGates
Families travelling through UK airports this summer will soon be able to use eGates with younger children after the government confirmed a major rule change...
Lightning bolt hits easyJet plane, forcing emergency landing at Gatwick
An easyJet flight bound for Italy returned to London Gatwick after a huge lightning bolt struck the aircraft shortly after takeoff. Flight U28305 using an Airbus...
Alex Batty opens up about escaping mum’s off-grid life in explosive BBC documentary
Alex Batty, the child who disappeared kidnapped by his own mother and grandfather, has shared the raw details of his disappearance in the new BBC...
PM Keir Starmer refuses to step down following worst performance at local elections in 30 years.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to quit as cabinet rebels have been mounting pressure before the King's speech. Cabinet sources have confirmed that Keir...