UK Christmas travel chaos: 15m drivers and airport delays
The UK's Christmas getaway faces major disruption with 15 million car journeys and severe delays at airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. Plan ahead for the festive rush.
The UK's Christmas getaway faces major disruption with 15 million car journeys and severe delays at airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. Plan ahead for the festive rush.
A man allegedly boarded a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Norway without travel documents, leading to a three-hour delay and a major security review. Read the full investigation.
A Met Office fog warning for London on Dec 17 risks major travel disruption, including flight delays and cancellations at key airports. Plan ahead and check your journey.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
A man is in custody after a suitcase robbery involving pepper spray at Heathrow's Terminal 3 left 21 people needing medical treatment. Read the latest on this shocking airport incident.
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people treated after a suitcase robbery and pepper spray attack at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park. One man arrested. Full details and witness accounts.
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.
Police are searching for suspects after a pepper spray assault at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park. One man is in custody, several victims hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Follow live updates.
A man is in custody after a group used pepper spray in a Heathrow car park, injuring multiple people. Travel disruption continues. Read the latest updates.
Armed police responded to a pepper spray assault in a Heathrow Terminal 3 car park. One man arrested, victims hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Read the latest updates.
A man has been detained by police following an alleged assault involving a form of pepper spray at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park. Read the latest updates on this developing incident.
Armed police arrested a man after multiple people were assaulted with a form of pepper spray in a Heathrow Airport car park. Terminal 3 remains open. Click for the latest updates.
Emergency services declared a significant incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park on Sunday morning, causing travel disruption. Full details and updates on the ongoing response.
Armed police arrest two at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 after an unknown substance is sprayed. Rail services suspended and major traffic delays reported. Follow live updates.
Major disruption at Heathrow Airport as all rail services are suspended. Armed police respond to an incident, causing significant delays. Follow for live updates.
Armed police respond to a major incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3, causing severe travel disruption. Tunnels are closed and the Elizabeth Line is suspended. Live updates.
A new report reveals Heathrow's third runway would push London's aviation emissions over its 2030 climate limit. Campaigners urge the Mayor to take a stand. Read the full analysis.
A 42-year-old man faces a murder charge after a boy died from complications of a severe head injury suffered as an infant 14 years earlier. The suspect was arrested at Heathrow Airport.
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.
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.
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 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.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
Ditch the festive fatigue with our guide to the best live music in London this December. From Wolf Alice at The O2 to Sudan Archives at the Roundhouse, discover the gigs worth braving the cold for.
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.
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.
Discover the top Christmas carol services in London for 2025. From free concerts at St Paul's to candlelit events at the Royal Albert Hall, find your perfect festive outing.
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.
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.
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?