King Charles III today outlined the plans of the UK’s new Labour government at the State Opening of parliament, which include a commitment to overhauling the nation’s railways and investment in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Following Labour’s landslide general election victory a fortnight ago, the monarch conveyed his new government’s strategy for...
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Young tourists visiting Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca warned over modern slavery risk
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Young British people heading to Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to work in bars and clubs during their summer holidays have been warned about the dangers of modern slavery abroad. The Home Office has told travellers they...
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Cher Travels Through Britain’s Best Loved Shows for UKTV’s Streaming Service U | LBBOnline
Today marks the launch of UKTV’s new Masterbrand U, which sees its free streaming service transition to U and its free-to-air channels become U&Dave, U&W, U&DRAMA and U&YESTERDAY. Viewers will see the changes on air and across platforms, with all assets reflecting the new brand design system. To kick off the launch, UKTV has teamed...
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Ryanair boss warns of flight cancellations over air traffic control crisis
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Fears are growing that the peak summer getaway for British passengers could be blighted by more delayed or cancelled flights than ever, due to a shortage of air-traffic controllers. Air-traffic control (ATC) is causing unprecedented flight...
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Delays on major UK motorway after huge diesel spill causes traffic chaos
Motorists faced travel chaos on the M6 on Monday evening due to a substantial diesel spill from a heavy goods vehicles. The M6 was closed northbound between J5 (CastleBromwich) and J6 (Birmingham). National Highways confirmed the ongoing incident on social media platform X, writing: “Due to a large diesel spillage affecting all lanes, the M6 has...
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Traffic chaos on major UK motorway with two-hour delays after horror lorry fire
Drivers are facing huge delays on the M5 motorway after a lorry transporting a fairground ride caught fire. The northbound M5 was closed between junctions 22 and 23 near Bridgwater, with police present at the scene. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call just before 9.30 am on Monday morning following...
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Large swathes of Britain to be lashed by thundery downpours as Met Office issues three new warnings – as UK braces for flooding and travel chaos
Huge swathes of the UK are expected to be drenched in thundery downpours at the Met Office issue stark new warnings to brace for flooding and travel chaos. Wet and stormy weather is expected across South West England and South Wales with a ‘danger to life’ warning issued. Britons should expect possible flooding, power cuts and...
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Rail misery as hundreds of trains cancelled with staff choosing to watch England
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Hundreds of Sunday trains have been cancelled across Britain as staff exercise their right not to work overtime on the day of the Euro 2024 final. The leading intercity operator, GWR, is warning passengers: “Sickness and...
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Anxious about contributing to overtourism? These locations desperately want you
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The list of locations fed up with overtourism seems to grow every day. Even distant Juneau, state capital of Alaska, will soon hold a vote on whether to introduce “ship-free Saturdays” to reduce the impact of...
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Airlines put on extra flights as England fans travel to Euro 2024 final
Airlines are putting on extra flights as tens of thousands of England football fans travel to Germany for the Euro 2024 final. British Airways said it will operate two additional flights from Heathrow to Berlin on Sunday, where England’s match against Spain takes place at 8pm BST. This will boost the carrier’s seat capacity for...
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England fans driving 10 hours to Euros final in Berlin as flights double to £552
England fans who want to be in Berlin for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final face a 10-hour drive unless they can get booked on a flight. Some 50,000 supporters are expected to travel to the historic match, England’s first overseas final. Just a few hundred tickets priced at £847 (€1,000) are expected to be released via...
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‘The Michael Jordan of women’s pool’ travels from UK to Quincy to compete in billiards tournament – Muddy River Sports
QUINCY — Billiards has taken Kelly Fisher all over the world. This week, it has brought her here. Fisher, the No. 1-ranked player by the Women’s Professional Billiards Association, is playing in the America’s Heyball Championships at the Oakley-Lindsay Center, the first tournament of its kind in Quincy. Fisher’s resume is impressive and dynamic —...