Christmas 2025 travel chaos: Delays and disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
A parent of disabled children praises the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, while letters also cover junior doctors' strikes, HS2 delays, and the trials of piano practice.
Ten years on from its proposal, we walk the route of the HS2 high-speed rail line to uncover the real impact on communities, landscapes, and the project's spiralling budget. Discover the stories behind the world's most expensive railway.
Why a peak-hour Manchester to London train was set to run empty, the public outcry that reversed the decision, and what it reveals about Britain's rail crisis. Read the full story.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Flight delays are worsening across the UK. Discover travel expert Peter Greenberg's essential tips for making long airport waits bearable, from portable chargers to a change of clothes.
A UPS Airbus A300 freighter crash at Louisville International Airport has triggered significant delivery disruptions, with customers warned to expect widespread delays to UK shipments.
Natural England and National Trust warn of catastrophic ecological damage as HS2 construction threatens protected habitats and wildlife corridors in Thames Valley.
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Exclusive: Former TSA chief Sean Duffy warns of catastrophic airport delays and security staffing shortages as US government shutdown deadline approaches, potentially stranding thousands of travellers.
A partial US government shutdown triggers widespread airport delays as TSA agents and air traffic controllers work without pay, creating travel chaos across major airports.
Confidential London Underground data from Transport for London was mistakenly included in HS2 land and property documents, raising serious security concerns about passenger safety and infrastructure protection.
Boeing confirms further setbacks for its troubled 777X aircraft, with deliveries now pushed to 2027 amid certification hurdles and manufacturing challenges.
American air travel descends into chaos as government shutdown leaves critical aviation positions unfilled, causing massive delays and safety concerns for UK travellers.
Thousands of travellers face massive delays and cancellations as technical failures cripple operations at Newark, Houston, and other major US airports. The latest in a series of aviation disruptions leaves passengers stranded and frustrated.
Harry Moseley's heartbreaking story highlights growing fears over NHS treatment delays as young father dies after multiple postponed appointments during pandemic.
The crucial connection between HS2 and the West Coast Mainline faces a four-year delay, pushing completion to 2034 and adding £1.2bn to costs, dealing another major blow to Britain's flagship rail project.
British holidaymakers are experiencing massive delays at European airports as the EU's new Entry/Exit System creates chaos at border controls, with waits exceeding two hours during peak times.
In a landmark moment for Britain's transport infrastructure, HS2's giant tunnelling machine 'Florence' has completed its 10-mile journey beneath the Chiltern Hills, marking a critical milestone for the high-speed rail project connecting London and Birming
British tourists face potential holiday chaos as new EU Entry/Exit System brings automated border checks and possible 14-hour delays at major ports from October 2024.
British tourists face potential travel chaos as EU's Entry/Exit System implementation could create 14-hour queues at Dover and Eurotunnel terminals this summer.
Severe delays plague Dover and Eurotunnel as technical issues and high passenger volumes create travel nightmare for Easter holidaymakers. Find out what's causing the chaos and when services might return to normal.
A partial US government shutdown triggers widespread airport delays as critical staff face furloughs, creating travel chaos and raising security concerns across American airports.
Exclusive investigation reveals how HS2 earthworks are devastating the lives of Chilterns residents with 24/7 noise, property damage and environmental destruction.
Severe disruption on Britain's busiest motorway after serious collision near Heathrow causes complete closure and massive traffic delays during morning rush hour.
A British traveller's shocking Heathrow security experience reveals why you need to arrive extra early for flights this summer. Discover the simple mistake that could see you missing your holiday.
Exclusive: The Crown Estate sold land to government for abandoned HS2 leg, raising questions about royal finances and taxpayer value.
Exclusive investigation reveals UK's leading airlines are plagued by severe delays, with performance nosediving below pre-Covid levels. Discover which carriers are worst affected and the reasons behind the travel turmoil.
Exclusive data analysis uncovers the UK's worst train operators for delays, with some services arriving late nearly 50% of the time. Discover which routes are most affected and how it impacts commuters.