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    Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

    Not if this statement from a Home Office spokesman is to be believed. “Public information advising dual nationals to carry the correct documentation has been available since October 2024 and a substantive communications campaign about the introduction of ETA has been running since 2023. "This...
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    Where did you visit for its geographical significance?

    Interestingly due to “Geographical indications” Tobelerone is no longer allowed to be promoted with images of the Matterhorn. Because it is no longer a Swiss product (US owner and manufactured outside Switzerland ) it falls foul of the new regulations. (in a similar manner to Champagne v...
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    Where did you visit for its geographical significance?

    The source of HP sauce ?
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    Credit card options for retirees

    Yeah, I got one from NAB the other day. It’s just customer relationship marketing
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    Where did you visit for its geographical significance?

    Or a cities airports located in a different country? I’ll start with Basel.
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    Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

    In response to criticism that there was issuficient warning and poor communication about the new regulations, a Uk Gov spokesman said "Public information advising dual nationals to carry the correct documentation has been available since October 2024 and a substantive communications campaign...
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    Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

    A disappointing tabloidesque headline for The Guardian. It’s not true that the UK will “deny entry to the UK”, it’s the Airlines who may refuse to board you. The UK cannot refuse a UK citizen entry at the border, though they may take some time to investigate the right to enter. I wonder what...
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    Sydney Meetup/Dinner @ Chin Chin - 21 Feb 2026

    Sorry guys, I’m now Bronze. Hope you all have a great evening. Looking forward to the photographic evidence.
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    Where did you visit for its geographical significance?

    “Computer says “ …. “the furthest point of the watercourse from its mouth or confluence with another river. ”
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    2026 F1 Thread

    I bet any negligent driving charges were defrayed by a selfie with the police.
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    short connection - what happens if I miss my second flight?

    If it’s all on one ticket, then the airline takes the responsibility to get you to JFK. Both airlines use T2 at LHR but minimum connection time is 60-75 minutes, so I’d definitely be querying the timing
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    Where did you visit for its geographical significance?

    Another one who went to the Cape of Good Hope, and was disappointed to find it isn’t the southern most tip of Africa. But not as surprised as the ancient mariners who thought this place on the Portuguese coast was the edge of the flat world
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    2026 F1 Thread

    Just waiting for them to lose patience with Colapinto ?
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    Air India B787 crash Ahmedabad

    The BBC is reporting that Air India has just grounded a 787 after its pilot reported a fault in the aircraft’s fuel control switch. The preliminary report into last years’ Ahmedabad crash noted that the engines were shut down when the fuel switches were moved from ‘run’ to the ‘cut out...
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    Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

    Citizenship by descent is a common “privilege” bestowed by many European counties including Germany and Ireland. Should the imminent European ETA have the same requirements as the UK ETA ( i.e.when entering a country for which you hold citizenship, you must travel on that country’s passport)...
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    Famous people seen (or even met) whilst flying or lounging

    They’re touring NZ next week. https://ub40.org/tour
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    Australian Dual Citizens Entering UK after February

    As you pointed out up thread, this warning was posted on the UK Gov website last September. I’m not sure if there was a press release or the Media simply didn’t run it, but there was plenty of warning imo.
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    Have you topped up a UK pension to cover gaps?

    My understanding is that the qualify for class 2 payments “you worked in the UK immediately before leaving” https://www.gov.uk/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions/who-can-pay-voluntary-contributions
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    2026 F1 Thread

    Christian Horner may be making a return to F1 if the consortium he’s linked to makes a successful bid to buy Alpine….there’s a lot of if’s there. https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/ce3e5l0jle7o
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    CGK - DOH - FRA Calculation

    No. Access to the Al Mourjan is limited to first or business class passengers on oneworld airlines. Oneworld status holders cannot access, but are accommodated in a separate Qatar lounge. https://www.qatarairways.com/en-hu/lounges/platinum-and-gold-lounges.html
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