Travel
BA owner bailed out by Spanish government – but there’s no help for UK airline
The money can be used to help Spanish carriers Iberia and Vueling and comes the day after BA announced it would be cutting 12,000 jobs.
BA to make 12,000 workers redundant during coronavirus pandemic
The airline, which employs 42,000 people, has suffered from the global collapse in passenger numbers caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wizz Air to resume flights
The move has been described as a money-making ruse designed to prevent passengers from claiming refunds.
Guidelines on visiting countryside during lockdown ‘hugely unhelpful’
The National Rural Crime Network has raised concerns about the guidelines issued to forces.
EasyJet to keep middle seats empty when flights resume
The airline has grounded its entire fleet due to the coronavirus pandemic.
HS2 given green light to enter construction phase
The Government has issued a notice to proceed to the companies that will build the high-speed railway.
Bus drivers given ‘shower curtains’ to protect against coronavirus
First South West Buses have been criticised for providing flexible plastic sheets to protect drivers from risk of infection.
Airbnb hosts found offering ‘isolation retreats’ in defiance of lockdown rules
Owners on the accommodation platform have been found offering places for people to self-isolate in despite lockdown restrictions.
More rescue flights for stranded UK nationals but tickets cost up to £1,000
The Government is running a £75 million operation to charter flights from destinations where commercial routes have been severed due to Covid-19.