Hannah Ahmed

Birmingham, Manchester

Trends Writer at Birmingham Mail

Articles

Foreign Office urge UK tourists in Spain to claim 'necessary' health item

6 days ago | getsurrey.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed
'Cash rule' warning for UK tourists in Spain, France and Portugal

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lynn Love |Hannah Ahmed

Holidaymakers have been urged to ensure they are carrying physical cashBrits planning to travel to Spain, Portugal and France this summer have been warned to carry cash following last week's massive power outage on the Iberian peninsula. On Monday, April 28, the countries were hit with a widespread power cut that affected everything from metro lines to air travel. During the blackout people were unable to use their bank cards and cash machines, meaning they had no funds to pay for essential items.
'I doubled my hand luggage allowance for free - and here's how'

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

A traveller has revealed the best life hack when flying abroad with only hand luggageA savvy traveller has urged flyers to follow hand luggage hack which could save money(Image: Virojt Changyencham via Getty Images)A savvy traveller has revealed the best way to double your hand luggage allowance without spending a penny this holiday season.
UK households urged to save used tea bags for one surprising reason

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

An environmental expert has shared the truth about green tea bags and how some gardeners could be missing out on a trick to rescue your plants this yearIt has been revealed how green tea bags could save your garden this summer(Image: Getty Images)An environmental expert has shared the real reason why homeowners should save their used tea bags, which could save many UK gardens this summer.
Ryanair passengers warned to avoid £20 charge in three major holiday hotspots

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

Ryanair passengers are warned they could be hit with a hefty charge if they do not print their boarding passes for flights in three holiday hotspotsRyanair passengers in Turkey, Morocco and Tirana in Albania. are being warned to print their boarding passes to avoid £20 charge(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)Ryanair has warned its passengers could be hit with a hefty charge if they have not printed out their boarding passes when travelling through three specific countries.
Urgent TK Maxx recall as electrical item poses 'risk of fire and electric shock'

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

TK Maxx has recalled its 'Hair Revitalise Steamer Cap' due to its inability to meet safety standards TK Maxx and Homesense shoppers were urged to "stop using the product immediately" after a hair item was deemed to pose a risk of "fire and electric shock."(Image: Getty) TK Maxx has issued a product recall for a popular hair item due to a risk of "fire and electric shock." The Office for Product Safety & Standards issued the notice of recall earlier today (April 25) for the 'Erth Beauty Hair...
UK tourists urged to 'avoid' massive trap in both Spain AND Italy

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

An Italian local has shared the biggest "tourist trap" which is catching some UK tourists out abroadA travel expert has urged tourist to avoid a "tourist trap" in Italy (Image: Getty Images)An Italian local has shared the biggest "tourist trap" which is catching out some UK tourists. Lauren Quacquarelli, an Italian local who has created various guidebooks on the country, has warned travellers about a "bracelet" scam which could set holidaymakers back an unexpected cost.
Italy sends urgent alert to millions of mobile phones with UK tourists warned

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

The alert, sent in four languages including Italian, English, French and Spanish, has been issued to UK holidaymakers in the European Union hotspot as well as residents. The alert, sent in four languages including Italian, English, French and Spanish, has been issued to UK holidaymakers in the European Union hotspot as well as residents. Italy has issued an urgent alert to millions of mobile phones over the Pope's funeral.
Major UK supermarket suspends all online orders and says 'truly sorry'

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

M&S has announced it will be stopping all online and in-app orders for the time being due to the ongoing effects of the "cyber incident" which occurred earlier this weekM&S has said it's "truly sorry" as ALL online orders are stopped due to "cyber incident"(Image: Getty )M&S has issued a statement regarding the "cyber incident" which occurred earlier this week over the functionality of its online store.
H&M paying shoppers £5 for bringing in one 'unwanted' item

2 weeks ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Hannah Ahmed

The fashion brand is rewarding customers for recycling any "unwanted" clothes or home textilesH&M shoppers can snag a £5 voucher by trading in any "Unwanted" textile productsH&M has given shoppers the chance to snag a £5 voucher by simply donating one 'unwanted' household item. The fashion chain is urging customers to bring in any "unwanted textiles," in exchange for a £5 digital voucher and 20 membership points.