Swindon Borough Council and motoring experts have issued warnings regarding fraudulent QR codes placed on parking machines to steal personal information. The alert addresses a rise in "quishing" scams, where nearly one-fifth of drivers report being targeted by deceptive websites while attempting to pay for parking.

Summary based on Swindon Advertiser article

Spain has increased the daily financial requirements for British tourists to 122.10 euros per person starting in 2026. Travellers who cannot prove they have sufficient funds through specific documentation risk being denied entry at the border under Schengen Area rules.

Summary based on Bolton News article