Heathrow's new £7 drop-off fee and 10-minute limit for 2026
Heathrow Airport is introducing a strict 10-minute time limit and a £7 charge for terminal drop-offs from January 2026. Here's what drivers need to know to avoid fines.
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Heathrow's £7 drop-off charge labelled 'unfair' moneymaker
Heathrow Airport faces criticism for hiking its terminal drop-off charge to £7 and imposing a strict 10-minute limit. Drivers and campaigners slam the move as an unfair cost passed to passengers.
Couple's £1,350 honeymoon loss after flight cancelled
A London couple's honeymoon to Thailand is in tatters after a last-minute Thai Airways flight cancellation left them £1,350 out of pocket and stranded at Heathrow Airport. Discover your passenger rights.
Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charges rise to £7
Heathrow Airport is increasing its drop-off charge to £7 and slashing the time limit to 10 minutes from New Year's Day 2026. Discover the new rules, how to pay, and the free alternatives available.
Friend saved man from Christmas Day 'carnage', court hears
A man told the Old Bailey his friend saved his life during a drink-driver's alleged 'trail of carnage' in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The trial continues.
British Teen Arvid Lindblad Secures Red Bull F1 Seat for 2026
Red Bull promotes British racing driver Arvid Lindblad to Formula 1 for the 2026 season. Discover the Surrey-born teen's journey from karting to the F1 grid.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food Market opens at Heathrow Terminal 5
Gordon Ramsay relaunches his Plane Food Market in Heathrow's Terminal 5, offering global cuisine to millions of passengers. Discover the menu and concept here.
Women caught after sharing police appeal on Facebook
Two women who failed to pay a £38 taxi fare were identified after one shared a police appeal featuring their own faces. Read the full story of their court appearance.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
UK bans asylum seekers' taxi use for medical trips
New rules restrict asylum seekers from using taxis for medical appointments, forcing bus use instead. The Home Office aims to cut £15.8m annual costs. Learn about the changes.
UK bans taxis for asylum seeker medical journeys
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces ban on taxi use for asylum seekers' medical trips, restricting to exceptional cases only. New rules aim to save taxpayer money from February.
British Airways launches two new short-haul routes
British Airways will launch two new short-haul routes from London Heathrow in spring 2026. Fly to Montenegro's coast or the Channel Islands with new seasonal and year-round services.
Lando Norris's journey from Dorset kart track to F1
Discover how Clay Pigeon Raceway in Dorset launched Lando Norris's F1 career as he aims to become Britain's next world champion. Exclusive insights from his former coach.
Sydney Airport Taxi Crisis: Short Fare Refusals
Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney airport taxi drivers routinely refuse short fares, leaving passengers stranded and sparking industry-wide debate about queue system fairness.
Driver jailed for 6 years after fatal crash kills girl
A delivery driver has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing the death of a seven-year-old girl in a head-on crash during a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre in Lincolnshire.
BA expands Heathrow flights with two new destinations
British Airways announces new direct flights from London Heathrow to Tivat, Montenegro and Guernsey starting May 2026, expanding its short-haul network to nearly 100 routes.
UK Net Migration Drops 69% to 204,000
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen 69% to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Explore the implications of this significant shift in immigration trends.
95-year-old bus driver sets world record in Texas
Raymond Hager, 95, becomes world's oldest bus driver in Wichita Falls. The inspiring driver says he has 'no desire to quit' and was honoured by the mayor. Read his remarkable story.
Heathrow rival vows to continue expansion bid
Hotel billionaire Surinder Arora pledges to recalibrate his Heathrow West proposal after government backs HAL's £49bn third runway plan. Will competition drive better value?
Heathrow expansion: Villagers face losing homes
Residents in Harmondsworth and Longford face losing their homes to Heathrow's £33bn third runway. Ministers back the plan, leaving a community in limbo. Read their story.
Mice spotted at Gordon Ramsay's Heathrow restaurant
Holidaymaker films rodents scurrying across the floor at Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food diner in Heathrow Terminal 5. Read the shocking details and the restaurant's response.
Heathrow's abandoned royal mansion that housed a king
Discover the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the abandoned mansion near Heathrow that once housed King Faisal II of Iraq and played a crucial role in WWII D-Day planning.
Government Backs Heathrow's £33bn Third Runway Plan
The UK government has selected Heathrow Airport Ltd's £33bn third runway scheme, aiming for a 2035 launch. The plan promises economic boosts but faces environmental scrutiny. Discover the details.
Heathrow's £49bn expansion to alter M25 route
The government confirms Heathrow's third runway, set for 2035, will reroute the M25 and boost capacity by 276,000 flights annually. Discover the impact on transport and the economy.
Heathrow's £33bn Third Runway Approved
The UK government has selected Heathrow Airport's £33 billion third runway plan, a major infrastructure project requiring M25 re-routing and village demolition. Read the full details.
Heathrow's £49bn Third Runway Plan Approved
The UK government has selected Heathrow Airport's £49bn third runway plan, rejecting a rival proposal. The project will be privately financed but requires M25 rerouting.
Government backs £49bn Heathrow expansion plan
The UK government is set to approve Heathrow's controversial £49bn third runway, opting for the airport's ambitious proposal over a rival bid. The decision comes despite airline warnings over soaring costs.
Bolt trials fare bidding amid 'taxi tax' worries
Bolt criticises a proposed 20% VAT on taxi fares as 'harmful', launching a new feature letting drivers set prices. The trial shows drivers earning 25% more.
Heathrow's Forgotten Royal Mansion: Stanwell Place
Explore the forgotten history of Stanwell Place, the 17th-century mansion near Heathrow that hosted a king and D-Day planning, now left in ruins. Discover its story.
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