New boss pledges ‘even better’ Heathrow. But former chief’s legacy leaves more questions than answers. October 18, 2023 Heathrow's new boss pledged a "fresh start" for Europe's biggest airport this morning, as he takes charge for the first time.
Network Rail warned over ‘unacceptable’ overcrowding at London Euston October 18, 2023 The ORR visited Euston last month after analysing footage of “incidents of concern", which showed “crowding reaching unacceptable levels."
Lithia set to snap up Pendragon after Autonation drops bid October 18, 2023 Autonation has pulled out of the race to acquire UK car dealership Pendragon, clearing the way for US-based Lithia Motors to takeover the firm's UK motor business.
Ryanair’s O’Leary launches tirade against NATS after ’tissue of lies’ on air traffic failure October 18, 2023 Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary has launched a tirade against the boss of NATS over August's air traffic control failure.
Looming post-Brexit tariffs will cost Brits buying electric cars an extra £3,400 October 18, 2023 Looming post-Brexit tariffs will cost British consumers buying electric vehicles (EVs) an extra £3,400 from next year, new figures show.
Stansted boss: Scrap the ‘tourist tax’ to keep London competitive October 18, 2023 The boss of London Stansted Airport has called on the government to scrap the so-called tourist tax in order to keep London competitive.
Nissan Qashqai ads banned for lack of clarity over hybrid’s need for petrol October 18, 2023 Two ads for Nissan’s Qashqai hybrid model have been banned for failing to make clear the extent to which it needed petrol to run.
Hundreds of UK jobs at risk as electric truck maker Volta files for bankruptcy October 17, 2023 One of the first electric HGV companies, Volta Trucks, has filed for bankruptcy following a struggle to secure batteries for its lorries.
Rolls-Royce slashes up to 2,500 jobs in bid to ‘create more agile business’ October 17, 2023 Rolls Royce has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in a cost-cutting drive as it looks to streamline the business.
Heathrow: CMA tells aviation regulator to look at price cap again as row rumbles on October 17, 2023 The UK competition watchdog has largely upheld a ruling forcing Heathrow to slash the amount it charges airlines for using the airport.