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Dual Australia-UK and Australia-Ireland citizens will no longer be able to enter the UK on their Australian passports.

What you need to know about UK’s new entry rules starting this week

Do you need to renew your UK or Irish passport? What if you have automatic UK citizenship? What you need to know about this week’s change.

  • Michael Gebicki
An artist impression of the Celia Carriage.

Fantasy on wheels: Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin design train carriage

Drama, theatrics and a whole of colour will be onboard this designer-led luxury train.

  • Julietta Jameson
The Caledonian Sleeper has a new stop in Birmingham.

Britain’s historic rail journey now has a new, must-do stop

The historic Caledonian Sleeper linking England and Scotland has made its most significant route change in 30 years.

  • Julietta Jameson
The Morecambe seafront.

One of the most stunning, underrated parts of the UK is a delight

Sprawling 310 square kilometres, Morecambe Bay is one of the most unsung, serene and loveliest pockets of England’s coastline.

  • Steve McKenna
The museum’s Great Court.

Controversies aside, this remains one of the greatest museums on Earth

Containing vast collections of treasures from the ancient world, the British Museum in London is a prodigious source of education and wow moments.

  • David Whitley
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A design render of the V&A East Museum, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey.

London’s most exciting new museum has landed, with big plans

London’s beloved V&A is expanding with a new building that will also house the David Bowie Centre.

  • Julietta Jameson
Check in queues move swiftly.

The small London airport that puts the others to shame

A departure point for easyJet to Europe, London Southend is growing rapidly, taking pressure off other London airports that are fast approaching capacity.

  • Catherine Marshall
Australians arriving in the UK from January 8, 2025, will have to pay for a electronic travel authorisation. They can apply now.

New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK

Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.

  • Michael Gebicki
Sunset at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.

A magnificent, calf-burning hike through two of England’s national parks

Two dramatic national parks in northern England are practically neighbours, yet worlds apart in their appeal.

  • Rob McFarland
The Tower of London holds some of royalty’s darkest secrets.

London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you

It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.

  • David Whitley