Air Fares Warning as Airport Tax Bills to Double
Passengers face higher ticket prices as regional airports, including Manchester and Bristol, see business rates bills skyrocket by up to 295%. Find out how this will impact your travel costs.
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Regional airports face unprecedented business rates surge
Passengers warned of rising ticket prices as regional airports face a 295% business rates increase. Manchester, Bristol, and Birmingham among the worst hit. Read the full analysis.
TikToker tests Heathrow's 100ml liquid rule with 2L bottle
A traveller's social experiment at Heathrow Airport reveals whether the strict 100ml liquid limit is still enforced. See the surprising results and what it means for your next flight.
EasyJet launches Ibiza flights from London Southend Airport
EasyJet will connect London Southend to Ibiza twice weekly from April 2025, offering more choice for sun-seekers. The airline is also adding Munich and resuming Jersey services from the Essex hub.
Air fare warning as regional airport tax bills rocket
Passengers face higher ticket prices as UK regional airports grapple with unprecedented business rates increases of up to 295%. Manchester, Bristol, and Birmingham among worst hit.
Passengers Denied Compensation After Airport Disruption
Travellers left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after Stansted fire and Heathrow tunnel closure highlight a major gap in UK passenger rights law. Discover your rights.
Heathrow's £1.3bn Upgrade: New Car Park & AI Tech
Heathrow Airport unveils a £1.3bn investment plan. Discover the new Terminal 4 car park, AI-powered cameras, and next-gen security set to revolutionise travel by 2031.
Greg Biffle among seven dead in North Carolina plane crash
Police believe retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle and his family are among seven killed in a Cessna jet crash at a North Carolina airport. The investigation is ongoing.
Avoid Gatwick's new £10 drop-off charge with this loophole
Gatwick Airport's drop-off fee is soaring to £10, but a free alternative exists. Discover the simple hack using long-stay car parks and shuttle buses to save money.
Morrisons loses £17m VAT fight on rotisserie chicken
A High Court ruling means Morrisons faces a £17m tax bill after judges decided its rotisserie chickens are subject to the 20% 'pasty tax'. The supermarket argued most are eaten cold.
Man arrested after Heathrow pepper spray suitcase robbery
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.
Reeves' Mansion Tax Plan Sparks 'Spiteful or Fair' Debate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed 'mansion tax' on properties over £5m divides opinion. Is it a fair wealth levy or a spiteful policy? Explore the details and reactions.
Heathrow's 2026 drop-off charge rises to £7
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.
Arrest after Heathrow Terminal 3 car park pepper spray attack
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.
Pepper spray attack at Heathrow Terminal 3 car park
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.
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.
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.
Passengers evacuated after fire engulfs plane in smoke
Panicked passengers evacuated via slides after a ground equipment fire filled a LATAM Airlines plane with smoke at São Paulo Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.
Coventry Airport to Close in 2026 for Gigafactory
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
Contactless payment delay for London airport travel
Plans for contactless tap-in tap-out travel to Stansted and Southend airports are delayed until summer 2026 due to technical issues. Find out which stations are affected.
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.
Labour rural MPs rebel over farm inheritance tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
UK's 3p Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax to Start in 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.
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.
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.
State Pension Tax Exemption Creates Two-Tier System
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension-only recipients won't pay tax this parliament, but experts warn of fairness issues for other retirees. Learn the implications.
London mansion tax: 26,500 homes face new charge
Exclusive analysis reveals 26,500 properties sold for over £2m face new 'mansion tax' surcharge from 2028. Discover which London boroughs will be hardest hit.
London's £2m Mansion Tax: New Council Tax Charge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces new mansion tax on properties over £2m from 2028. London homeowners face annual charges up to £7,500. Discover how this affects the property market.
UK Defies Trump, Keeps Digital Services Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintains UK's Digital Services Tax despite US pressure, generating £800m from tech giants. Discover the political standoff and economic implications.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended: Calculate Your Bill
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the tax threshold freeze until 2031. Use our calculator to see how much more tax you will pay as your salary increases.
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