Rail services to come under unified state control
A new public body, Great British Railways, will lead the biggest rail shake-up since privatisation....
Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry extended after criticism
Business minister Paul Scully says the bolstered inquiry “will get to the bottom of this appalling affair”....
House prices climb at highest rate since before credit crunch
Average UK house prices soared by 10.2% over the year to March 2021, the highest annual growth rate for 14 years...
‘We’ve booked two summer holidays for the same time’
UK holidaymakers are reportedly double-booking breaks this summer to make sure they don’t miss out....
Accidental savers ‘to stay prudent’ after lockdown
A survey suggests the mass consumerism of the “roaring 1920s” will not be repeated as Covid restrictions ease....
UK inflation rate jumps in April
Inflation in the UK rose by 1.5% in the year to April, according to official figures....
Don’t holiday in amber list countries – Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson says not to go but some travel firms are refusing refunds for those destinations....
Holiday firms refuse refunds for amber destinations
Travellers who booked ahead for 2021 or had holidays moved are finding they cannot claim money back....
UK farmers face lowering of tariffs on imports
The move could be part of securing a free trade deal with Australia and countries in Asia....
Eurostar secures £250m rescue package
The cross-Channel rail operator has been fighting for survival during the pandemic as demand slumped....