Manchester Airport busiest summer, flights delayed July 30
Manchester Airport expects record 5.7m passengers this summer; flights delayed on July 30 include Ryanair and easyJet to various destinations.
Category : Business
First-time buyers hit as 5% deposit mortgage rates climb to 6.07%
Average five-year fixed rate for borrowers with a 5% deposit rises to 6.07%, costing first-time buyers nearly £600 more per year, as lenders push up rates.
Santander customers hit with extra costs as mortgage rates rise
Santander has followed Halifax in raising mortgage rates, with increases of up to 0.19%. Brokers say the market is heading higher and urge borrowers to act quickly.
Lloyds Profits Surge to £4.3bn, Sparking Bank Tax Calls
Lloyds Banking Group reported £4.3bn pre-tax profit for H1 2026, up 23%, prompting calls for tax on banks from TUC and Andy Burnham.
UK Economy Flatlines in January as Budget and Conflict Weigh
UK GDP unexpectedly flatlined in January, missing City forecasts as energy price shock and budget uncertainty weigh.
Shell profits double to $9.84bn amid oil surge
Shell reported Q2 profits of $9.84bn, more than double last year, as conflict involving Iran sent oil prices soaring and disrupted global supplies.
Streeting refuses to answer defence spending question on Sky News
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting dodged a question on Sky News about whether he supports a target of 3% GDP on defence by 2030, as he made his first broadcast appearance in the role.
UK House Prices Fall Unexpectedly in May Amid Middle East Instability
UK house prices fell unexpectedly for third month in May to £298,806, as Middle East conflict pushes up mortgage rates and dampens demand.
Heathrow Middle East Flights Halved Amid Airspace Closures
Heathrow sees half of Middle East flights cancelled as airspace closures and UK evacuation plans affect thousands of travellers.
B&M offers £25 garden chair rival to Homebase's £84 set
B&M sells Dakota Stacking Chair at £25; Homebase offers similar four-pack at £84, making individual chairs slightly cheaper.
Shark Lift-Away Vacuum Slashed to £122.55 in Amazon Spring Deal
Shark Lift-Away vacuum cleaner dropped to £122.55 on Amazon. Over 5000 reviews, anti-allergen, saves £76.45 off original £199.
Motorists Face £4,700 Fines for Sunny Weather Breaches
UK motorists face up to £4,700 in fines for sunny weather breaches including sunglasses, headlights, and windscreen offences under the Highway Code.
Swiss Ski Resort Fire: Parents Search for Missing Children After 47 Killed
At least 47 killed and 115 injured in a fire at a Swiss ski resort bar on New Year's Eve, as parents desperately search for missing children.
Starmer Vows Britain Will Turn a Corner in 2026
Sir Keir Starmer says 2026 will be the year Britain turns a corner, highlighting cost of living measures during a visit to Reading.
Jet2 CEO Slams 'Cash Cow' Budget, Warns of Higher Holiday Prices
Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy warns Rachel Reeves against using holiday sector as cash cow, predicting price hikes from tax rises.
Spotify launches 'Your Party of the Year(s)' for 20th anniversary – a personalised music history
Spotify celebrates 20 years with a personalised music history feature, 'Your Party of the Year(s)', revealing top tracks and streaming stats.
HSBC Bets £10bn on Hong Kong as ‘Super-Connector’ Between China and West
HSBC spends £10bn to take Hang Seng Bank private, betting on Hong Kong as a super-connector between China and global markets.
Santander Mortgage Rates Rise After Halifax Move
Santander has increased mortgage rates by up to 0.19% just 24 hours after Halifax, signalling a market trend. Experts warn borrowers to act fast.
Passenger trapped in train toilet for two hours rescued by firefighters
A claustrophobic passenger was trapped in a train toilet for two hours before being rescued by firefighters at Oxford station.
Trump Tariff Threat Triggers Global Stock Market Plunge
Fresh US tariffs on European allies spark market fear, with FTSE 100 set to fall and gold prices surging.
Paddy McGuinness Accused of Overpricing Home After No Sales
Paddy McGuinness lists Cheshire home for £6.5m, ex-wife Christine reportedly furious over alleged overpricing to block sale.
Ex-Hotel Boss Warns Against Using Shampoo Dispensers Over Tampering Fears
Ex-hotel boss Melissa Hanks warns against using refillable shampoo dispensers in hotels due to tampering fears, sharing her experiences on TikTok.
Construction hire firm with 55 staff enters administration
UK construction equipment hire firm Nationwide Hire Ltd enters administration after 30 years, with 55 staff and £1m pre-tax loss, but is rescued via sale to Alliance Hire Solutions.
Andy Burnham May Scrap Triple Lock for Social Care
The triple lock could be cut to fund Andy Burnham's radical social care plans, as experts say the policy is 'very, very expensive' and costs up to £12.6bn yearly.
Lloyds Banking Group Glitch Exposes Data of Nearly 500,000 Customers
Lloyds Banking Group exposed personal data of nearly 500,000 customers due to a software glitch in March, affecting mobile apps for Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland.
Taiwan's Fenglin Turns to Snail Racing to Revive Tourism After Earthquake
Fenglin, Taiwan, uses snail racing to revive tourism after the 2024 earthquake, celebrating its slow-city identity and attracting visitors.
Virgin Atlantic Flight Declares Emergency Over UK After Passenger Falls Ill
Virgin Atlantic flight VS8 from Los Angeles declared an emergency over the UK due to a passenger medical incident, landing early at Heathrow.
New EU Border System Causing Three-Hour Airport Delays, Airports Warn
EU's new Entry-Exit System causes up to three-hour queues at airports; ACI warns of unmanageable summer delays and seeks power to suspend checks.
UK Grocery Inflation Jumps to 4.3%, Casting Doubt on Interest Rate Cut
UK grocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in February, dimming hopes of an interest rate cut as bond yields surged amid Middle East tensions.
Faroe Islands: The Atlantic’s Next Coolcation Destination
Travel experts recommend the Faroe Islands as a top European ‘coolcation’ destination for escaping the heat, with short flights from the UK.
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