Drivers towing trailers this summer face £300 fines and three penalty points for using the right-hand motorway lane, which is reserved for overtaking. Other banned vehicles include goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and passenger vehicles over 8 seats.
From July 8, children aged 8-9 who are at least 120cm tall and accompanied by an adult can use eGates at 13 UK airports, speeding up border checks for up to 1.5 million more children.
TUI confirms passengers can bring ashes on flights with death certificate and non-metallic container, as 4 in 10 want ashes scattered overseas.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council launches a three-week public consultation on phases two and three of a new walking and cycling route between Treherbert and Treorchy, from July 7 to 21.
A survivor recounts the deadliest Amtrak crash 20 years on, describing the derailment, loss of life, and his uneasy feelings about compensation and media attention.
Network Rail confirms advertising will return to Euston station's large departure board in a two-week trial starting Monday, with revenue reinvested into passenger improvements.
First UK rescue flight from Oman departs after delay; PM Starmer calls it one of biggest evacuation operations, as criticism mounts over pace.
Hundreds of DfT civil servants are being transferred to state-owned rail operator DfTO as part of government rail reforms, with no immediate redundancies but job cuts expected.
UK drivers face £1,000 fine if they fail to declare medical conditions to DVLA. Check your licence now.
A train strike on London Northwestern Railway will cause major disruption on the West Coast Main Line from Thursday to Saturday, with reduced services and no trains on some routes.
A Met Office technical issue caused NATS to lose vital weather data, delaying 155 Ryanair flights and 253 easyJet flights, affecting nearly 30,000 passengers.
TUI Boeing 737 makes dramatic emergency landing at Manchester Airport after technical issues, met by fire engines.
DVSA warns UK drivers over Rule 113: no excuses for failing to use proper headlights at night, highlighting risks of relying on daytime running lights.
Government overhauls rail compensation system, merging claims into single service under Great British Railways to simplify process for passengers.
Glasgow Central station partially reopens after fire, with reduced timetable and access restrictions; 953,000 journeys affected.
Virgin Australia flight VA 328 met by firefighters after vape smoke in cabin; crew contained device, plane landed safely.
Despite opening 15 months ago, the £150m Cross Tay Link Road in Perth lacks proper signage, diverting traffic through Bridgend. Councillor Alasdair Bailey calls for action from Transport Scotland.
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest and deepest railway tunnel at 57km, marks 10 years of operation. Built at a cost of £11.2bn over 17 years, it has nearly doubled daily passenger traffic since opening.
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest and deepest rail tunnel, opened in June 2016. Built over 17 years at £11.2bn, it runs 57 km under the Swiss Alps, reaching 7,546 feet deep.
A section of Winslade Avenue in Tonyrefail will close from 10am to 5pm on July 14 for poling works, with an alternative route via Heol Islwyn and St John's Road.
Capri introduces 2026 rules to combat overtourism: tour groups capped at 40, earpieces required for groups over 20, and a ban on large umbrellas and flags. Anti-harassment fines up to €500.
The Piccadilly Line, London's deep-level Tube line, will receive air conditioning for the first time in its 120-year history as part of a £3.4 billion upgrade, with 94 new trains rolling out from December 2026.
Nearly half of UK motorists are unaware that entering a closed red cross lane on motorways is illegal, risking a £100 fine and three penalty points, according to a new survey.
A woman missed her original flight and took United Flight 232 instead, dying in the 1989 Sioux City crash that killed over 100 people. The story emerged on Reddit.
Clydesdale MSP Mairi McAllan meets SPT seeking new stops for Douglas, pilot scheme for Braidwood and Law, and better 253 and X74 services.
As the UK's third heatwave arrives with temperatures up to 35C, motorists are advised to follow the 45mph rule for using air conditioning to save fuel and stay safe.
Drivers on the M25 face 13-mile queues and 110-minute delays after a vehicle fire closed three lanes between junctions 26 and 25. Emergency resurfacing is underway, with one lane open.
Long queues are building on the M60 clockwise carriageway between junctions 16 and 17 due to an obstruction, causing significant delays for drivers this morning.
Six UK bank holidays remain in 2026, starting with Northern Ireland's Battle of the Boyne on July 13. Scotland has its summer holiday on August 3, while England, Wales and Northern Ireland observe theirs on August 31.
The UK has six bank holidays left in 2026, starting with Northern Ireland's Battle of the Boyne on July 13, followed by Scottish and UK-wide holidays.