Richard Orange

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Travel News

Can I get my money back if I've paid for an ETA through an unofficial website?

Unofficial sites offering to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) to enter the UK have been charging upwards of £80, despite being no easier or quicker to use than the official site that charges only £10. If you've already paid, can you get your money back?

Immigration

COMPARED: What salary do you need to get a work permit in different European countries?

Several countries in Europe are reducing the salaries people from outside the EU need to be eligible for a work visa, although one – Sweden – is raising the threshold. Here's a comparison of current rules in the countries covered by The Local.

European Union

COMPARE: Which countries are leading the race to vaccinate in Europe?

Germany and France both set new daily vaccination records this week. Here's how different countries in Europe compare.

Health

How fast is Switzerland vaccinating its population compared to other European countries?

The pace of Europe's vaccination campaigns against Covid-19 is steadily improving but in some countries more than others. We take a look at how countries in Europe compare in the race to inoculate their population.