Brits have been warned over the unusual items that are banned from hand luggage on flights.

There is quite a long list of things that you can take on a flight – these include human ashes, and perhaps a Christmas tree.

But an even weirder list – if that could be possible – is the list of things you can’t take on a flight.

So if you’re off jet-setting this summer, it might be worth getting clued up on what you can and can’t pack in your carry-on suitcase.

If you’re at all familiar with air travel, you’ll know that there are a whole host of regulations that need to be followed.

These include the size of the bag you’re using, how many liquids you’ve packed – and don’t forget to avoid sharp objects.

But some are so unheard of, that even the most frequent flyer wouldn’t have been aware about them.

There are some bizarre items that are banned from hand luggage. (Getty Stock Image)

Well the first restriction is aimed at all the gym rats.

It’s disappointing news if you’re flying to the US, as all those powdered supplements need to be put in checked baggage, or alternatively be in a container no bigger than 350 grams.

And there’s one for the foodies too, although food is actually allowed on planes, there are some exceptions to that rule.

If you’re thinking about taking your favourite soup on a long flight, think again, as this counts toward your liquid restrictions.

You know the ones that have to be in a plastic bag?

And we doubt anyone wants to be having tomato soup out of a clear bag.

Some items will have to go in the hold. (Getty Stock Image)

If you were considering taking hair dye on a flight to keep those roots nice and fresh, you’re going to want to take those out of your bag. This is because the chemical peroxide that is found in the mix is banned on flights.

All work tools, including hammers, drills, saws, pliers, screwdrivers, spanners, and blow torches must be stored in the hold – and it’s not exactly hard to imagine why.

One common household item that has some strict regulations around its use is a lighter – which is allowed onboard.

However, because it counts towards your liquids, it has to be in the plastic bag, and kept on you at all times.

Moral of the story – triple check what you’re packing before you attempt to waltz through airport security!

Brits have been given a fresh warning ahead of holidays to the European Union with a brand new travel system set to be installed across the majority of Europe.

The system, dubbed the Entry/Exit System (EES), will be the European Union’s state-of-the-art approach to letting people in and out of the EU.

Currently, Brits get their passports stamped when they go in to or out of the EU. It’s happened since the UK left the EU back in 2016 when the country voted in favour of Brexit.

Passports are stamped any time you enter one of 29 European countries belonging to the EU’s Schengen Area; an area with an open, shared border.

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland make up the countries where Brits are checked when first entering or last exiting.

But stamping passports will soon be a thing of the past due to the EES.

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES)

Under the new system, Brits will be subjected to fingerprint scanners and getting our faces and retinas checked upon coming in or going out.

The purpose of this and the EES in general is to stop you from overstaying your legal welcome in the EU; something called the Schengen 90/180-Day Rule.

Under this, people who don’t own an EU passport can stay for up to 90 days within any 180 days – but not a day longer.

Break this rule and you could find yourself banned from the entire EU for a period of up to three years.

Now, a major update has been given on a mobile app expected to speed up queues when it came to registering for the EES.

Passport stamps will come to an end when entering or exiting the EU (Getty Stock Photo)

Mobile app’s availability ‘not clear’

Speaking in Parliament last week, John Keefe, chief corporate and public affairs officer of Eurotunnel parent Getlink, made a significant concession about the app’s avaliability – with the outcome not looking good for those jetting off to the EU once the EES goes live.

Speaking to the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee, Keefe said: “The possibility of enrolling data away from the point of entry has great value.

“[But] it’s not clear when the app will be available, [and] it’s being prepared for subsequent entry to the EU not first entry and enrolment in the system.

“It’s targeted at those already enrolled in the system.”

Effectively, those going in to the EU for the first time after the EES goes live will have to queue up and do it manually. It is only after that you can speed things up and process your trip on the app.

The EES has been delayed (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Keefe added: “Initial enrolment will have to be done at a kiosk. Introduction of the app will speed up subsequent entry. But on first entrance you will have to register and that will be the case for some time.”

The EES has been delayed from its original 10 November enrolment date due to massive delays in making sure all the major EU countries had it in place.

Ylva Johansson, the commissioner for home affairs at the European Commission, said: “I hope we can start as soon as possible but there’s no new timeline so far. This also depends on the legal assessment that we will do and we’re working on it right now.”

Speaking to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee earlier this year, Lord Foster of Bath said the EES will bring about ‘serious delays for passengers’ in absence of a working app able to speed up the process.

Anton Radchenko, CEO of flight compensation firm AirAdvisor, also raised concern over the technology used to carry out these biological checks – known as eGates – being prone to outages.

With winter well and truly here, folks who usually rely on hanging clothes out in their garden to dry are having to come up with a different solution – and for many people that will be popping them onto the radiator.

But experts have warned that using a radiator to dry your clothes is actually a pretty terrible idea and strongly recommend people stop. Sorry.

In a clip on TikTok, an expert from Which? explained why drying your clothes could end up leaving you out of pocket.

He warned: “You need to stop drying your clothes on radiators. Radiators circulate warm air around the room, so if the heating is on and set to 20 degrees celsius your radiators will pump out heat until the room reaches that temperature, at which point the boiler will stop.

“But cold and wet clothes act as a barrier to the heat being given off. That means you could be heating your room for a lot longer than you need to.

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“And while you might end up with dry clothes, you’ll also end up with a colder home, bigger energy bills and maybe even mould.”

Not ideal.

Stressing the problems drying wet clothes on radiators could cause, Owen Whitlock, interiors expert at Beanbags.co.uk, told Huffington Post: “While hanging wet clothes over your radiators will dry them, this could cause excess condensation in your home. This will lead to mould which can create all kinds of damage including staining paintwork, not to mention the allergens that mould can produce.”

He also reiterated the point that it would make your energy bills rise, which – again, is not ideal amid a cost of living crisis.

“Hanging clothes over the top of your radiator will prevent it from heating your house, which means the boiler will need to work harder than it needs to, therefore increasing its running costs,” he added.

However, it wasn’t all bad news, with the bloke from Which? suggesting that placing your clothes on an airer near to radiator will speed up drying time while still allowing the warm air to circulate the room.

Meanwhile, Whitlock said that regularly turning clothes while on the airer will help them to dry quicker; as well as washing them during the day time so you can leave them to dry in any sunny spots in your home; and washing fewer items per load so there’s more room on the airer for them to dry.

If you’re not feeling very well at the moment then you’re not the only one.

It appears that we’ve been given a ’48-hour warning’ as cases of a nasty bug are on the rise.

The highly contagious norovirus – dubbed the ‘winter vomiting bug’ – is already here.

According to the NHS, the stomach bug causes vomiting and diarrhoea, along with a possible high temperature and headache.

Those who catch norovirus may also have aching arms and legs, warns the health service.

A health expert insists that you need to take ‘steps to avoid passing the infection on’ (Getty Stock Images)

As reported by The Sun, Amy Douglas, an epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said: “Norovirus levels have remained higher than expected recently and cases are likely to increase.

“To help reduce the spread of the infection, if you have diarrhoea and vomiting, take steps to avoid passing the infection on.

“Do not return to work, school or nursery until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped and don’t prepare food for others in that time either.

“If you are unwell, avoid visiting people in hospitals and care homes to prevent passing on the infection in these settings.”

While many of us have carried on using hand sanitiser after the coronavirus pandemic, Douglas warns that ‘alcohol gels do not kill norovirus’.

Instead, she insists that you wash your hands the old fashioned way, with warm water and soap.

“Washing your hands with soap and warm water and using bleach-based products to clean surfaces will also help stop infections from spreading,” the health professional added.

UKHSA data suggests that cases have been up by double the average amount recorded within a two-week period, the outlet reports.

The advice is to stay home from work if you’re not feeling well (Getty Stock Images)

“With kids returning to school over the last few weeks, cases are likely to rise,” Douglas warned.

As parents will naturally be worried for their kids, superintendent pharmacist at Boots, Claire Nevinson, has urged ‘children to practice good personal hygiene’.

She told PA that kids need to stay up to date with vaccinations, stay home when ill, get enough sleep and manage their stress levels when they can.

Also on the important of having a balanced diet, Nevinson added: “We know that children can be fussy eaters, but one of the best things you can do for their health is to fill their plate with colourful fruit and veg.

“Ensuring they’re eating a healthy, balanced diet, including their five-a-day, can help them optimise their intake of different vitamins and minerals.

“Try to avoid giving them lots of processed and sugary foods, as well as saturated fats, too – that’s not to say ice cream and cookies are completely off the table, it’s just about balance and moderation.”