FirstGroup: Share price up for rail and bus operator after profit outlook lifted October 11, 2023 The FTSE 250 company was the biggest riser on the index after the open, with its share price rising 4.92 per cent to 153.7p per share.
Heathrow finally breaks post-pandemic record as chief steps down October 11, 2023 Heathrow Airport's passenger numbers surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in September, marking a major milestone in its road to recovery.
London Luton Airport closed and flights suspended as fire rips through car park October 11, 2023 Footage posted on social media showed flames and smoke tearing through cars parked at the newly-built airport car park.
Boeing 737 Max deliveries dip sharply as latest defect bites October 10, 2023 Boeing deliveries of its best-selling 737 MAX fell to the lowest level since August 2021 as the latest defect bites.
Eurostar ‘not confident’ in talks to prevent London-Amsterdam train suspension October 10, 2023 Eurostar has said it is not confident it will be able to prevent the closure of its popular London to Amsterdam route next year.
Ryanair: UK passengers face ‘unfair burden’ from carbon clampdown October 10, 2023 Passengers risk bearing the brunt of higher prices amid an “unfair” government clampdown on carbon emissions, Ryanair has warned.
London Stansted Airport passenger revival sparks fresh calls to scrap tourist tax October 10, 2023 London Stansted airport has beaten pre-pandemic passenger levels for the second month running, sparking fresh City calls to scrap the so-called 'tourist tax.'
Aston Martin: Chair Lawrence Stroll bullish after revving up stake October 10, 2023 Aston Martin executive chair Lawrence Stroll has said that demand for the marque’s new generation sports cars has been “incredible,” after ramping up his stake. “I have already invested very, very heavily. I own a Formula 1 team and am the largest shareholder and executive chairman of AML so I don’t think I could be [...]
Rail workers ‘at war’ with government, union boss says October 9, 2023 Rail workers are “at war” with the government, a union boss has said, as Labour faced calls to commit to building HS2 in full. Mick Whelan, general secretary of the train drivers’ union Aslef, said his members have been on strike for 16 months in a “Westminster-driven” dispute. He accused the government of wanting to send [...]
AA profits tumble to £23m despite soaring cost of motor cover October 9, 2023 The AA saw profits halve this morning amid a drop in trading in its breakdown segment, but soaring motor insurance prices helped it weather the storm.