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Heathrow was warned a decade ago about relying on a single power station to fuel Europe's largest airport, it has emerged in the wake of yesterday's meltdown.A 2014 report by infrastructure consultants Jacobs revealed that Heathrow could have been plunged into chaos by one "key weakness" - which came to fruition in the early hours of Friday at the North Hyde electrical substation.Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has announced a wide-ranging […]

British Airways continues to face disruption at London Heathrow Airport following Friday's fire, with the airline expecting to operate only 85 per cent of its Saturday schedule.The major carrier has warned passengers they "will likely experience delays" as recovery efforts continue into the weekend.The fire and power outage on March 21 caused "significant operational challenges" for airlines at one of the world's busiest international airports.British Airways is now working to […]

London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to implement a "cap" on the number of private hire taxi drivers in London after a stark report predicted a complete eradication of black cab drivers by 2045.A new report from Centre for London concluded that if the number of taxis in London continues to fall at its current rate, there will be no black cabs on the roads within the next […]

With the grey gloom of winter receding and giving way to blue skies, many families will be planning a spring break and looking forward to a change of scenery.But if you want to get the best deal for your money, flexibility is key in everything from destination, activities, accommodation and transport, to the insurance and booking policies of the providers you choose.Here are the top tips to get more bang […]

Heathrow Airport said it is “safely able to begin some flights later today”, following a fire that shut down operations at the London airport.A spokesman said that they are focusing on repatriation flights for passengers who were diverted to other airports in Europe.They added that the airport hopes to resume a full operation on Saturday.British Airways has been given clearance for eight long-haul flights to depart Heathrow Airport today from […]

Drivers have been warned of double travel disruption today as the Heathrow Airport fire forces drivers to delay their weekend plans. The fire which took place in the early hours of Friday morning has caused major delays to flights, trains and now roads with the M4 and M25 both impacted.The M4 southbound has been shut between J4 and J4A following a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies Heathrow […]

Expats looking to move to Spain will no longer be able to take advantage of the scheme that allowed them to move more easily if they invested in property. The Golden Visa programme will end on April 3, and a travel expert has shared a warning as the deadline closes in. What is the Golden Visa? With this, expats who invested in property were able to bypass other measures to […]

Britons have been issued new travel advice for Spain, with holidaymakers urged to remain vigilant against street crime.Updated advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) highlighted a useful resource for tourists: the ALERT COPS mobile app provided by Spanish Police and Civil Guard.The FCDO explained that this app offers "simple and discreet communication with police forces if you experience or witness a crime".It offers several services, including a […]

Motorists are being warned that the M25 will close tomorrow with thousands of drivers facing diversions and impacted travel plans.The M25 will be closed from 9pm on Friday, March 21, until 5.30am on Monday, March 24, between J10 Wisley and J11 Chertsey.National Highways has confirmed that this will be the fifth and final closure of the M25 as it aims to reduce congestion, improve safety and ensure traffic flows smoothly.The […]