Tax bill and Middle East weigh on Heathrow despite record numbers Aviation Heathrow’s tax bill has more than doubled in the first half of this year, weighing on profit at the airport despite it bucking the Middle East conflict to enjoy record passenger numbers. The west London hub faced a £129m bill to HMRC in the six months to July, according to its latest update, up from [...]
Jet2 hikes dividend on record profit as holiday prices rise again Transport and infrastructure Average package holiday prices grew six per cent to £904, with inflation leading to higher costs for consumers, Jet2 said.
London Underground: Tube strikes loom as workers to vote on walk-outs Politics London Underground workers are being balloted on Tube strikes over pay and conditions amid a dispute with Transport for London (TfL). Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) in jobs including customer service and advising passengers in stations are being asked if they want to strike. The ballot closes on 18 October and also [...]