Starmer vows 2026 will be year of 'real change' for families
PM Keir Starmer pledges to use every tool to ease the cost of living in 2026, promising families will feel tangible change from government action. Read his full vow.
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Full list of DWP benefit changes for 2026 revealed
A complete guide to all DWP benefit changes in 2026, including Universal Credit reforms, the end of legacy benefits, and State Pension increases. Find out how you will be affected.
UK Airport Tax Hike to Drive Up Air Fares
UK travellers face higher ticket prices as regional airports grapple with 'unprecedented' property tax increases. Find out which airports are worst hit.
UK Regional Airports Hit by 'Unprecedented' Tax Rises
Passengers across the UK are being warned to prepare for higher ticket prices as regional airports face crippling business rates increases of up to 295%. Find out which airports are worst affected.
Regional Airports Hit by Massive Tax Hike, Fares to Rise
Passengers across the UK face higher air fares as regional airports grapple with unprecedented business rates increases of up to 295%. Find out which airports are worst hit.
Contactless rail fares surge as peak times expand
Train passengers in south-east England face soaring fares as new contactless rules align with TfL's peak times. Some could pay double, warns MP. Read the full analysis.
New Contactless Train Rules Cause Soaring Fares for Some
Expansion of contactless pay-as-you-go on UK railways leads to significant fare hikes for some passengers, with MPs warning it risks pricing people off trains. Find out how to secure the cheapest fare.
Contactless Rail Expansion Sparks 85% Fare Hike for Families
The rollout of contactless payments to 30 more stations has removed super off-peak tickets, forcing some families to pay 85% more. Read the full analysis of the fare changes and passenger impact.
Victoria's Public Transport Fare Hike to £11.40 in 2026
From January 1, 2026, daily public transport fares in Victoria will increase to £11.40. Learn about the new caps, concession rates, and the public's reaction.
Tube fare evasion prosecutions reach six-year high
Prosecutions for fare-dodging on the London Underground have soared to their highest level in six years, with TfL issuing over 13,000 penalty notices. Discover the details of the crackdown.
Fare dodger with £30k debt faces jail threat
Charles Brohiri, who owes over £30,000 after 180 fare-dodging incidents, has been banned from all GTR services. His sentencing was adjourned amid claims the prosecution was unlawful.
Women fined for taxi fare dodge after social media brag
Two women from Bournemouth have been ordered to pay £200 after boasting on social media about dodging a taxi fare. The court heard the driver has stopped night work due to anxiety. Read the full story.
Rail fare freeze saves passengers hundreds of pounds
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces first rail fare freeze in 30 years, saving millions on season tickets and peak travel. Discover what this means for your commute.
Rail fare freeze confirmed for England in 2026
Millions of rail passengers in England will see fares frozen in 2026 as part of the government's budget plans. Find out how this decision affects your travel costs.
Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
The UK government confirms an unprecedented rail fare freeze, saving commuters on expensive routes over £300 annually. Part of a wider plan for a modernised, publicly-owned Great British Railways.
Reeves announces first rail fare freeze in 30 years
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils historic rail fare freeze saving passengers £600m. The move comes amid Budget controversy and economic challenges. Read the full details.
Fare dodgers cost TfL £130m annually on Tube
Fare evasion costs London's transport network £130m a year. Discover the political crackdown and new barrier plans to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
David Lammy Faces Paris Taxi Fare Dispute Controversy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy becomes embroiled in heated exchange with Paris taxi driver over disputed fare, with video footage sparking political controversy during diplomatic visit.
Taxi driver cleared in wheelchair fare theft case
A taxi driver has been found not guilty of theft after a dispute over a £20 wheelchair fare escalated into a criminal case, with the court ruling no dishonesty was involved.
Starmer investigated over train ticket dispute
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer finds himself at the centre of a British Transport Police investigation after allegedly failing to pay for his train ticket during a journey from London to Newcastle.
O2 Price Rise: Martin Lewis Explains Your Rights
Millions of O2 customers face unexpected mid-contract price increases as new Ofcom rules fail to protect against inflation-linked rises. Money saving expert Martin Lewis explains your escape routes.
O2 confirms 8.8% price hike for mobile customers
O2 announces significant price rises for millions of UK mobile customers, with bills set to increase by up to 8.8% this April. Find out how this affects you and what your rights are.
Sudanese migrant who attacked station guards spared jail
A 30-year-old Sudanese migrant who launched a brutal assault on two security guards at a train station after being caught jumping barriers has walked free from court with a suspended sentence, sparking outrage.
Elderly woman beaten unconscious in Amsterdam metro attack
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment an 82-year-old grandmother is violently assaulted after challenging a fare dodger at Amsterdam metro station. The elderly victim remains hospitalised with serious injuries.
Fare dodgers cost South Western Railway millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how fare evasion is creating a financial crisis for South Western Railway, with millions lost annually and honest passengers potentially facing higher fares as a result.
Politician caught skipping bus fare despite free transit push
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani faces backlash after video emerges showing him boarding a bus without paying, despite advocating for fare-free public transport.
NYC Subway Guard Killed in Fare Evasion Confrontation
A 47-year-old security guard has died after a brutal subway beating during a fare evasion dispute, raising serious concerns about public transport safety in NYC.
Police officer guilty of assault on teen fare dodger
A Metropolitan Police constable has been convicted of assault after being caught on CCTV grabbing a teenage fare dodger by the throat and placing him in a headlock at Stratford Station.
NYPD remove children from subway in fare evasion operation
Shocking incident as NYPD officers forcibly remove young children from subway carriage during fare evasion crackdown, sparking public outrage and MTA response.
14 Fare Dodgers Storm London Tube Barriers in Shocking Raid
Exclusive footage reveals a mob of 14 fare evaders brazenly pushing past ticket barriers at a busy London Underground station, while Transport for London staff appear powerless to intervene, raising serious concerns about revenue loss and passenger safety
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