Surcharge-free roaming for mobile phones and other devices is no longer guaranteed when travelling in the EU and some of the big network providers have said that they will reintroduce fees for customers on certain price plans. There is a UK government regulation which protects against 'unexpected charges' by setting a limit of £45, above which the phone company needs the customer agreement, but we recommend that you check with your network provider before travelling to avoid unexpected charges.

There are restrictions on the food that you can carry into the EU. You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into the EU; there are some exceptions, e.g. certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, special food or pet food required for medical reasons. You cannot take plants including fruit and vegetables with the exception of bananas, coconuts, dates, pineapples and durians. Check the rules on the European Commission website. When returning to the UK from the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein you are not allowed to bring in meat or dairy products, such as butter and cheese. You are allowed to bring in fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds for personal use but always check for the most up to date information on GOV.UK. 

Tax-free sales beyond security controls in the UK such as perfume, electronics etc. has changed. Duty-free sales of alcohol and tobacco beyond UK security controls now apply on the same basis as non-EU destinations. When returning to the UK you are not allowed to bring unlimited amounts of alcohol, tobacco or other goods for personal use. See GOV.UK for a full list of limitations.