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New travel warning issued to Brits heading to Spain amid risk of 'injury or death'

The Foreign Office issued a travel warning for Spain this summer, urging Brits to keep children within arm's reach near water. FCDO Travel Advice noted, "Every year, people drown in the sea and in swimming pools in Spain."
Provisional figures suggest extreme heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring above 40C led to around 1,000 deaths in Spain. The Foreign Office reminded travellers to pay close attention to the flag system used on many Spanish beaches.
Sea hazards like strong undercurrents and hidden rocks can cause "serious injury or death," the Foreign Office warned. It recommended checking ABTA and Royal Life Saving Society guidance to avoid dangers including jellyfish.
From Wednesday, children aged eight and nine who are at least 120cm tall and travelling with an adult will be allowed to use eGates at 13 airports. The change is expected to speed up arrivals for families.
This update will make an estimated 1.5 million more children eligible to use eGates over the next year. More than 290 eGates operate across the country, and 48 European airports now allow British holidaymakers to use these systems.

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