Fare dodging wipes out TfL’s £168m price increase
Fare evasion costs Transport for London £165m a year, almost matching the £168m raised by March’s fare increases, the Centre for Government Reform says.
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Brits face huge fines for little-known EU driving laws
An estimated 14 million UK drivers planning summer holidays abroad risk fines up to £21,000 for violating obscure EU driving laws, including dashcam bans and headlight rules.
SUV boom linked to rising road deaths, experts warn
Australia's SUV and ute sales surge, but road deaths hit 12-year high. Experts warn vehicle bloat offsets safety gains, with cyclist and pedestrian fatalities rising.
M48 Severn Bridge Reopens After Medical Emergency Causes Bank Holiday Closure
M48 Severn Bridge closed for over an hour on bank holiday Monday due to a medical incident. Air ambulance called, delays on M4. Bridge now reopened.
London Overground Suspended, Jubilee Delays, Heat Warning
The Overground's Mildmay line is partially suspended due to a signal failure; Jubilee line faces severe delays; hot weather warning issued for train passengers.
Virgin Atlantic engineer crushed to death at Heathrow
Georgie Buxton, a Virgin Atlantic engineer, has died after being crushed by a Boeing 787-9 at Heathrow Airport, with the Met Police and HSE investigating.
20mph Speed Limit for England Under Burnham
A blanket 20mph speed limit for England is being considered after expert panel recommends the change to Andy Burnham's government, similar to Wales' policy.
Train Derails After Smashing Into Lorry at Czech Crossing
A passenger train derailed after crashing into a lorry that drove onto a level crossing near Chýnov, Czech Republic, injuring the lorry driver and three on the train.
Brits Urged to Remove 4 Items from Cars Before Hot Weekend
Drivers are advised to remove bottled water, sun cream, medicine and battery-powered devices from cars as UK temperatures are set to reach 34C this weekend.
Six Dead in Maine Plane Crash Amid Heavy Snow
Six people died when a business jet crashed on takeoff at Bangor airport during a snowstorm, with icing suspected as a factor.
Qantas raises international fares as Middle East conflict drives oil price volatility
Qantas increases international air fares due to oil price volatility from Middle East conflict, with strong demand for European flights.
Brussels Airport Cancels 110 Flights as National Strike Hits Operations
Brussels Airport cancels 110 incoming flights on Wednesday due to a national strike over government austerity plans, causing widespread disruption.
Nine Children Hurt in School Bus Crashes Amid Arctic Weather and Storm Goretti Warnings
Nine children and nine adults injured in school bus crashes in Wokingham amid Arctic weather; Storm Goretti brings warnings of snow, rain and strong winds.
Train drivers strike threat over toilet shortage
Train drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilet facilities at depots, the Aslef union has warned, potentially disrupting services across the network.
UK rail services slow as heatwave forces restrictions
Train services in England face delays and cancellations as heatwave prompts speed restrictions on South Western Railway and Greater Anglia routes due to safety concerns.
EasyJet leaves 122 passengers stranded at Milan airport due to EU border system chaos
EasyJet left 122 passengers stranded at Milan Linate due to EU entry-exit system delays, with a family forced to spend £1,600 on alternative flights.
Labour’s Green Credentials Questioned Over Heathrow Third Runway Backing
Chancellor Reeves faces party backlash over Heathrow third runway support, with critics saying green agenda is being sidelined for growth.
Martin Lewis Urges Booking Cheap Summer 2027 Flights Today
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to book cheap summer 2027 flights as easyJet releases 14 million seats on July 28, 2026.
Andy Burnham's Bee Network Bus Service Slammed by User
A regular user of Andy Burnham's Bee Network buses in Manchester details price hikes, unreliability, and app problems, despite £134m cost.
EasyJet Warns Brits About New Gibraltar Entry Rules
EasyJet has warned Brits flying to Gibraltar that new Schengen-aligned entry requirements took effect on 15 July 2026, affecting four UK routes and 1.3 million annual visitors.
Bus drivers ballot for strike over heatwave conditions
Bus drivers across 10 Arriva North London depots are voting on strike action after demanding air conditioning to cope with heatwaves, with a ballot closing on July 29.
Martin Lewis urges early booking for cheap easyJet flights
Martin Lewis warns eager holidaymakers to book easyJet flights for summer 2027 as soon as they are released on July 28 to secure lower prices due to dynamic pricing.
UK drivers warned they face £340 fine for doing 7mph over speed limit in Denmark
UK drivers warned of £340 fines for speeding 7mph over limit in Denmark. CarVertical highlights harsh European penalties.
Frontier Airlines to Introduce ‘First Class’ Seats in 2026
Frontier Airlines to launch first-class seats in 2026 after delays, with pre-reclined 2x2 seating on Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
Wife recounts saving husband from being sucked out of Ryanair plane window
Wife of passenger sucked out of Ryanair plane window describes heroic efforts to save him as cabin depressurised mid-flight.
M6 northbound crash: vehicle overturns, two lanes closed
A vehicle has overturned on the M6 northbound between junctions 18 and 19, closing two lanes and causing long delays, according to traffic service Inrix.
School Headteacher Issues Statement After Three Pupils Fall From Double Decker Bus Window
Three pupils fell from a double decker bus window in Wigan; headteacher says no life-threatening injuries, mayor links to disturbance.
BA Flight Turbulence Breaks Ankles, Investigation Finds
Two people broke their ankles on a BA flight from LA to London after turbulence. AAIB investigation reveals details.
Queensway Tunnel Closed Four Nights in August for Maintenance
The Queensway (Birkenhead) Mersey Tunnel will shut overnight from August 10-14 for essential maintenance, with all lanes closed between 9pm and 6.30am.
Bedford train crash: driver passed red signal after fault, report says
Interim RAIB report reveals Bedford train crash driver passed red signal; TPWS not installed on line.
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