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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Top European holiday destination to let British travellers skip lengthy passport queues this summer
HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Portugal will face shorter airport queues THIS WEEK with Brits able to use e-gates. The sunshine destination will become the first country to allow UK passport holders to use the system since Sir Keir Starmer struck a deal with Brussels. 1 Travellers heading to Faro airport will be able to use e-gates Credit: twitter/@JeffStelling Travellers have had to queue to have their passports stamped when arriving for their break since the UK left the European Union - often leading to long queues. Around 2.5 million people head to Portugal each year with more with 300,000 heading to the Algarve. Around 50,000 Brits live in the country. It has now been confirmed that holidaymakers heading to Faro airport will be able to use the hi-tech system. Europe relations Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said: "The historic deal that we signed with the EU on May 19 is in our national interests - good for bills, borders and jobs. "It slashes red tape and bureaucracy, boosts British exporters and makes life easier for holidaymakers. "Indeed, I'm delighted to confirm this morning that Faro Airport in Portugal will start the rollout of e-gate access to UK arrivals this week." Only last month, EU relations minister Thomas-Symonds strongly hinted that Brits will face less time waiting at border control. He said: 'I would love to see you being able to go through the border more quickly in that way. 'That's certainly something we've been pushing with the EU and I think that will be something that will be very helpful to British people.' The Prime Minister revealed details of Brits using e-gates during the first summit between Britain and the European Union. But the use of e-gates had to be given the green light by individual countries. The PM came under fire by explicitly saying that ''Brits travelling to Europe will now be able to use e-gates'.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Top European holiday destination to let British travellers skip lengthy passport queues this summer
HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Portugal will face shorter airport queues THIS WEEK with Brits able to use e-gates. The sunshine destination will become the first country to allow 1 Travellers heading to Faro airport will be able to use e-gates Credit: twitter/@JeffStelling Travellers have had to queue to have their passports stamped when arriving for their break since the UK left the European Union - often leading to long queues. Around 2.5 million people head to Portugal each year with more with 300,000 heading to the Algarve. Around 50,000 Brits live in the country. It has now been confirmed that holidaymakers heading to Faro airport will be able to use the hi-tech system. Europe relations Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said: "The historic deal that we signed with the EU on May 19 is in our national interests - good for bills, borders and jobs. read more on travel "It slashes red tape and bureaucracy, boosts British exporters and makes life easier for holidaymakers. "Indeed, I'm delighted to confirm this morning that Faro Airport in Portugal will start the rollout of e-gate access to UK arrivals this week." Only last month, EU relations minister Thomas-Symonds strongly hinted that Brits will face less time waiting at border control. He said: 'I would love to see you being able to go through the border more quickly in that way. Most read in Travel 'That's certainly something we've been pushing with the EU and I think that will be something that will be very helpful to British people.' The Prime Minister revealed details of Brits using e-gates during the first summit between Britain and the European Union. But the use of e-gates had to be given the green light by individual countries. The PM came under fire by explicitly saying that ''Brits travelling to Europe will now be able to use e-gates'.
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jeff Stelling took parting swipe at Rangers with Celtic comment on final Sky Sports show
Jeff Stelling's memorable Celtic dig at Rangers still echoes two years on from his departure as he marks the anniversary of his farewell from Sky Sports. After three decades as a staple of Soccer Saturday, stalwart Stelling hung up his presenting boots exactly two years ago to this day in 2023, signing off in style on May 28 after a 30-year stint with the broadcaster dating back to 1992. The legend bowed out amid applause on that Sunday in 2023, but not before he cheekily tipped his hat to Celtic's supremacy over Rangers in both women's and men's football. On his last outing on Soccer Sunday, Stelling joined pundits Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison, Kris Boyd, and Matt Dawson to wrap up the season's climaxing Premier League drama. While they dissected the Premier League's decisive action, across the border, Celtic Women were busy asserting their might against Rangers Women in the Women's Scottish Cup final, reports the Daily Record. Under Fran Alonso's guidance, they were heading into a comfortable 2-0 victory during the match's dying minutes, prompting Stelling to give a nod to the men's side's recent triumph as well. Before soaking in the studio's adulation and concluding his tenure at Sky Sports with adieus, Stelling couldn't refrain from commenting on the current state of the cup tie and adding his own spin, referencing the Celtic men's team's league success. Drawing his episode on air to a close, Stelling lightheartedly acknowledged the unfolding scenario: "It's the Women's Scottish Cup final as well, and like the Scottish Premiership, to be honest, it's going Celtic's way." Following his confession, Ange Postecoglou's team would go on to lift the Scottish Cup a week later, clinching an unforgettable domestic treble after toppling Inverness. Stelling used the final programme to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported him through his illustrious broadcasting years as he prepared for his last bow. "It's a team game, right from the people in the call centres who take your calls to the runners, the production team, the people behind the cameras," he began. "Everyone I've worked with over the past 30 years, I'd like to thank you for that. It's not just on this show; I just want to mention the people in the winning post, the horse racing paper I worked on for many years. "Times of Our Lives, which I adored doing, the live snooker, darts, greyhound racing, pool. It's been absolutely wonderful, it's been the best job anyone could wish for. "The principal success is you lot at home. Soccer Saturday will be back and I'll be watching – when Hartlepool are not playing," he concluded.
Irish Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Jeff Stelling's last swipe at Rangers with Celtic jibe on final Sky Sports show
Jeff Stelling's memorable Celtic dig at Rangers still echoes two years on from his departure as he marks the anniversary of his farewell from Sky Sports. After three decades as a staple of Soccer Saturday, stalwart Stelling hung up his presenting boots exactly two years ago to this day in 2023, signing off in style on May 28 after a 30-year stint with the broadcaster dating back to 1992. The legend bowed out amid applause on that Sunday in 2023, but not before he cheekily tipped his hat to Celtic's supremacy over Rangers in both women's and men's football. On his last outing on Soccer Sunday, Stelling joined pundits Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison, Kris Boyd, and Matt Dawson to wrap up the season's climaxing Premier League drama. While they dissected the Premier League's decisive action, across the border, Celtic Women were busy asserting their might against Rangers Women in the Women's Scottish Cup final, reports the Daily Record. Under Fran Alonso's guidance, they were heading into a comfortable 2-0 victory during the match's dying minutes, prompting Stelling to give a nod to the men's side's recent triumph as well. Before soaking in the studio's adulation and concluding his tenure at Sky Sports with adieus, Stelling couldn't refrain from commenting on the current state of the cup tie and adding his own spin, referencing the Celtic men's team's league success. Drawing his episode on air to a close, Stelling lightheartedly acknowledged the unfolding scenario: "It's the Women's Scottish Cup final as well, and like the Scottish Premiership, to be honest, it's going Celtic's way." Following his confession, Ange Postecoglou's team would go on to lift the Scottish Cup a week later, clinching an unforgettable domestic treble after toppling Inverness. Stelling used the final programme to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported him through his illustrious broadcasting years as he prepared for his last bow. "It's a team game, right from the people in the call centres who take your calls to the runners, the production team, the people behind the cameras," he began. "Everyone I've worked with over the past 30 years, I'd like to thank you for that. It's not just on this show; I just want to mention the people in the winning post, the horse racing paper I worked on for many years. "Times of Our Lives, which I adored doing, the live snooker, darts, greyhound racing, pool. It's been absolutely wonderful, it's been the best job anyone could wish for. "The principal success is you lot at home. Soccer Saturday will be back and I'll be watching – when Hartlepool are not playing," he concluded.
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jeff Stelling couldn't resist taking Rangers parting shot with Celtic comment on Sky Sports
It has been two years since the iconic Jeff Stelling bid farewell to Sky Sports, and the former Soccer Saturday host made sure to go out with a parting Celtic quip at the expense of Rangers Jeff Stelling left Sky Sports two years ago to the day, but not without a quick Celtic jibe aimed at Rangers. It has now been 24 months since Sky stalwart Stelling stepped down from Soccer Saturday hosting duties and said his goodbyes, having been part of the broadcaster's furniture since 1992. The Englishman, who had dedicated 30 years of his life to the revered programme, went out on this day in 2023 to a standing ovation, but not before leaving a parting gift for Rangers, as he alluded to Celtic's dominance in both the men's and women's game. Stelling's final show took place on the Sunday, and he, along with colleagues Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison, Kris Boyd, and Matt Dawson, covered the final weekend of that year's Premier League season. Also on that afternoon was the Women's Scottish Cup final, where Celtic Women faced off against their bitter Glaswegian rivals, Rangers Women. Fran Alonso's side took a 2-0 lead into the closing stages, and Stelling couldn't help but allude to Celtic's dominance within the men's game too. Before Stelling could receive a standing ovation from those in the Soccer Sunday studio and bid goodbye, he touched on the cup final scoreline and took a jibe about Celtic's men lifting the Scottish Championship the weekend prior. "It's the Women's Scottish Cup final as well, and like the Scottish Premiership, to be honest, it's going Celtic's way," admitted Stelling as his final appearance drew to a close. After this admission, things would get even better for Ange Postecoglou's men's side, as just a week later, they would win the Scottish Cup themselves, sealing a historic domestic treble with a victory against Inverness. For Stelling, that final programme would mark the end of a storied career, and he made sure to thank all those who helped him over the course of decades as he bowed out. "It's a team game, right from the people in the call centres who take your calls to the runners, the production team, the people behind the cameras," began Stelling. "Everyone I've worked with over the past 30 years, I'd like to thank you for that. It's not just on this show; I just want to mention the people in the winning post, the horse racing paper I worked on for many years. "Times of Our Lives, which I adored doing, the live snooker, darts, greyhound racing, pool. It's been absolutely wonderful, it's been the best job anyone could wish for. "The principal success is you lot at home. Soccer Saturday will be back and I'll be watching - when Hartlepool are not playing," he concluded.
