Taking these 6 food items on flight from EU to Uk in October 'could mean £5,000 fine'

Taking these 6 food items on flight from EU to Uk in October 'could mean £5,000 fine' View Image

Anyone returning to the UK this October half term has been warned that they could face £5,000 fines for bringing everyday items back through customs - even if it was bought in the EU airport or duty free. An outbreak of a disease on teh continent has meant the government has banned certain things from being brought back.

It means that anyone travelling from hotspots like Spain, France, Italy and Greece must not bring any food into the country - with officials saying they’ll impose £5,000 fines. Some travel experts have said it could add to the confusion this October when the new ‘entry/exit’ (EES) system comes into effect from October 12 meaning people travelling to Europe will have to give