ConnexionEsta rules, hidden surcharges and World Cup advice: Everything you need to know about US travel in 2026
These are the key factors to consider before a trip to America
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DNA, social media and family history: What US authorities could demand you hand over at the border
Exclusive: US Customs and Border Protection could soon demand your DNA as part of an Esta application
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Rail passenger offered £10k compensation for 18-minute train delay
Exclusive: John Wareing, who travelled from Preston to London, inadvertently entered the incorrect fare
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Trump ramps up tourist checks with plans for mandatory social media inspections
Exclusive: ‘These barriers will hit UK travel to the USA hard’ said Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of Advantage Travel Partnership
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Tourists set to have their social media checked before travel to US
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Storm Bram brings travel chaos to trains, boats and planes
Many flights and ferries crossing the Irish Sea were cancelled due to high winds
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Storm Bram brings travel chaos to trains, boats and planes
Many flights and ferries crossing the Irish Sea were cancelled due to high winds
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World Cup 2026: Travel guide for England and Scotland fans, from flights to beds
All you need to know about travelling to and around the US for the 2026 men’s football World Cup
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Will Great British Railways actually make any difference to my journey?
Train Talk: As the government reveals the new train designs and branding, minister Lord Hendy offers his solutions to common passenger problems
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