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Reindeer kicked, abused and underfed away from bright lights of Christmas eventsExclusive: ‘Some were thin to the point of emaciation ... the kicking is completely inexcusable,’ says vetReindeer were kicked, abused and suffered health problems at centres that supply animals for Christmas grottos and markets, according to undercover investigators who secretly filmed scenes that have been condemned by a vet as “inexcusable and disturbing”.
Pet owners to be hit by £55 health check charge for every Continental holiday after no-deal BrexitAnimal lovers will be forced to buy to buy a new £55 health certificate every time they go on a Continental holiday with their pets after a no-deal Brexit, it has emergedMichael Gove, the Environment secretary, will today urge pet owners planning an Easter 2019 holiday with their dogs and cats to see a vet this month to ensure they can still travel.This is because more onerous rabies checks will be required on pets travelling to the Continent if Britain is treated as an "unlisted third country" by the European Union in the event of no deal by March 29.
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QuotePet owners to be hit by £55 health check charge for every Continental holiday after no-deal BrexitAnimal lovers will be forced to buy to buy a new £55 health certificate every time they go on a Continental holiday with their pets after a no-deal Brexit, it has emergedMichael Gove, the Environment secretary, will today urge pet owners planning an Easter 2019 holiday with their dogs and cats to see a vet this month to ensure they can still travel.This is because more onerous rabies checks will be required on pets travelling to the Continent if Britain is treated as an "unlisted third country" by the European Union in the event of no deal by March 29.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/11/05/pet-owners-hit-55-health-check-charge-every-continental-holiday/
Brexit: Travel Industry Waiting to See if Brits will Change 2019 Holiday Plans...as of the beginning of October, forward air bookings by Brits for 2019 summer (defined as April to September) to EU destinations are ahead by 5.7 percent, compared to the same point last year.By comparison, British bookings to destinations beyond the EU are currently 28.5 percent ahead. One year ago, the growth rate of forward bookings to non-EU destinations was 4.3 percent.Meanwhile, a massive 20 million people could turn their back on Europe as a holiday destination next summer unless a Brexit deal can be agreed, WTM London said.According to WTM London, a ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario could see British tourists heading for hotspots such as Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy forced to pay £52 for a Schengen visa – that allows 90-day access to European destinations.A poll of 1,025 UK holidaymakers WTM London revealed that 58 percent would consider an alternative destination if they have to pay for a visa.Regardless of whether a deal is agreed or not, four in ten believe Brexit will have an impact on their holiday plans in 2019, with a third worried about holidaying in Europe because of the UK’s departure from the EU.
New discovery throws light on mystery of pyramids' constructionEgyptologists stumble across ramp that helps explain how huge blocks of stones were hauled into place
You can live longer if you combine chocolate and zinc, according to new studyEating chocolate and drinking coffee and tea may help you live longer, according to a new study.To reap the benefits of the treats, however, they must be consumed with zinc supplements - which together activate a compound that slows down ageing.
Nepalese festival celebrates 'day of the dogs'Every dog has its day, and for canines in Nepal that phrase could not be more literal.The five-day Nepalese Hindu festival of Tihar started this week and the second day is known as Kukur Tihar or "day of the dogs".Dogs are celebrated and blessed with a Tika - a red mark applied to their forehead.The animals are also given flowers garlands and offered food as part of the festival.
Fears for 10,000 pensioners as future of major care provider 'at risk' Care for almost 10,000 pensioners could be at risk amid warnings from watchdogs that one of Britain’s largest home care providers may be on the brink of collapse.
'Meat tax' which would almost double price of sausages should be brought in to save lives, say health experts Researchers at Oxford University set out to determine the level of tax needed to offset the healthcare costs of eating red and processed meat.They calculated that increasing the cost of red meat by 14 per cent, and processed meat by 79 per cent would prevent the deaths of nearly 6,000 people each year and save the NHS nearly £1 billion annually.It would mean a £2.50 packet of sausages would rise to £4.47, and a fillet steak increase from £5.50 to £6.27.
QuoteBrexit: Travel Industry Waiting to See if Brits will Change 2019 Holiday Plans...as of the beginning of October, forward air bookings by Brits for 2019 summer (defined as April to September) to EU destinations are ahead by 5.7 percent, compared to the same point last year.By comparison, British bookings to destinations beyond the EU are currently 28.5 percent ahead. One year ago, the growth rate of forward bookings to non-EU destinations was 4.3 percent.Meanwhile, a massive 20 million people could turn their back on Europe as a holiday destination next summer unless a Brexit deal can be agreed, WTM London said.According to WTM London, a ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario could see British tourists heading for hotspots such as Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy forced to pay £52 for a Schengen visa – that allows 90-day access to European destinations.A poll of 1,025 UK holidaymakers WTM London revealed that 58 percent would consider an alternative destination if they have to pay for a visa.Regardless of whether a deal is agreed or not, four in ten believe Brexit will have an impact on their holiday plans in 2019, with a third worried about holidaying in Europe because of the UK’s departure from the EU.https://news.gtp.gr/2018/11/05/brexit-travel-industry-waiting-brits-change-2019-holiday-plans/
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