Covid travel rules: ‘Green list’ countries to be revealed
England’s list of “green countries”, with fewest restrictions, is expected to be released later....
Twitter adds ‘tip jar’ to pay for good tweeting
Twitter launches a new payment feature for good tweets – but it comes with privacy concerns....
US jobs growth much weaker than expected
Employers hired 266,000 people last month, figures show, despite a $1.9tn stimulus package....
British Airways owner IAG calls for action to restart flights
The airline group says there is a “high level” of pent-up demand from passengers....
Holidays costs to jump this summer, warns travel boss
Travel will be more expensive as airlines can’t afford to bring many planes back into service....
Plastic bag charge to double to 10p in all shops
The price rise for single-use bags will be extended to all businesses in England from 21 May....
Tui to subsidise Covid tests for package holiday customers
The travel firm is offering discounted tests with its holidays but there are concerns over testing capacity....
Road and rail building plans under review after Covid
Post-pandemic shifts in travel habits could undermine the logic behind many infrastructure projects....
Liberty steel owner in talks over £200m lifeline
Sanjeev Gupta’s beleaguered UK steel business may yet find the help it needs, the BBC understands....
UK economy set to grow at fastest rate since WW2
Economy expected to grow by 7.25% in 2021 as lockdown restrictions are eased, says Bank of England....
