Rail strikes and flight cancellations: Are UK travellers heading for a summer of misery?
After two years of Covid rules, airline disruption and rail strikes risk overshadowing the summer.
England student loan interest rate capped at 7.3%
The government says the cap offers “peace of mind for graduates” but the NUS says it is still too high.
Airports told to stop failing disabled passengers
Some flyers have been left waiting hours for help getting off planes, the UK regulator says.
Covid: US to drop test requirement for air travellers
The change, which comes into effect on Sunday, comes after pressure from the travel industry.
Energy and food drive US inflation to highest for 40 years
Rising energy and food costs pushed inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest rate in more than 40 years.
Morrisons raises pay as stores battle for staff
The UK’s fourth largest supermarket says it will pay a minimum of £10.20 per hour to its workers.
Worried households cut back on energy and food
Official data reveals heightened concern among households about the rising cost of living.
Rishi Sunak accused of wasting billions servicing government debt
The Treasury should have insured government debt against interest rate rises, a research institute says.
Russia’s new version of McDonald’s unveils logo
It comes as the fast food chain is due to reopen 15 of the rebranded restaurants this weekend.
Refineries cash in as petrol prices soar
A lack of capacity to process crude oil has helped to drive fuel prices to record levels