Storm Eunice hits UK shipping hard causing port closures and bottlenecks February 22, 2022 The wreckage caused by Storm Eunice over the weekend didn’t only halt the UK’s road, rail and aviation networks but created unfathomable damages also the UK ports and the overall shipping industry. As a result of the 122mph high winds that stroke across the country, cross-channel ferries were cancelled on Friday, leading to additional bottlenecks [...]
Sajid Javid says he will continue to wear masks on packed Tube as TfL removes requirement February 22, 2022 Health secretary Sajid Javid will continue to wear a mask when travelling aboard packed tube trains just as Transport for London (TfL) removed the order of wearing face coverings across its network. “Although the infection levels have been falling significantly week, I think where infection levels are at the moment, if I was on the [...]
EU to drop pre-departure tests for UK travellers ahead of Easter break February 22, 2022 The EU is set to scrap pre-departure testing for fully vaccinated travellers from 1 March, in time for the Easter break. The European Council approve the move this morning, and it will apply to all those who have received either a second or booster dose within 270 days before their arrival into the bloc. Underage [...]
Sadiq Khan says masks on TfL network no longer compulsory following scrapping of restrictions February 21, 2022 London mayor Sadiq Khan has said masks will no longer be compulsory to wear across the whole Transport for London (TfL) network following today’s announcement that all Covid restrictions will be scrapped. “Following the government dropping all legal Covid restrictions, and in light of falling infection levels in London, it is expected that wearing a [...]
Air France becomes latest airline to scrap Ukraine flights February 21, 2022 Air France has decided to cancel tomorrow’s flights between Paris and Kiev “as a precautionary measure” following the increasing tensions between Ukraine and Russia. “In view of the local situation and as a precautionary measure, flights AF1752 and AF1753 to and from Kiev (KBP) on Tuesday 22 February 2022 are cancelled,” the carrier told Reuters. [...]
Motorists to be hit by fuel shortages as Exxon workers plan walkout February 21, 2022 Motorists could soon face fuel shortages as workers at the UK’s largest refinery have voted in favour of strike action over salaries. Around 100 workers at Exxon’s Fawley refinery will walkout starting from April after the oil giant decided offered a 2.5 per cent raise in salaries over the next two years, even though inflation [...]
Fuel surpasses last week’s record prices, reaching unprecedented 149p per litre February 21, 2022 Fuel prices have surpassed those of last week – which saw forecourts charge motorists 148p per litre – and reached record highs. According to RAC data, yesterday petrol prices reached 149.12p per litre while diesel was at 152.58p, meaning that it costs respectively £82 and £84 to fill a vehicle. “While the price of oil [...]
Bad weather problems: BA blames luggage delays on winds February 21, 2022 British Airways (BA) has blamed the UK’s current meteorological situation for luggage delays. “We apologise to customers who are facing disruption as a result of storms in the UK and across Europe. Please rest assured we’ll do everything we can to help,” the carrier was forced to tweet after receiving hundreds of messages from angry [...]
Car dealers not repaying furlough money despite rocketing expected profits February 21, 2022 Car dealers are reportedly refusing to return funding provided by the government through furlough payments and business rates relief. The sector, which is expected to collectively post profits up to £1bn, will start paying both dividends back to investors and bonuses to managers and directors, a Times investigation reported. According to the outlet, dealership groups [...]
Kuwait’s Agility locks in John Menzies takeover after upping offer to 608 pence February 21, 2022 The board of John Menzies plc has accepted an offer from Kuwaiti firm Agility, which is set to see a subsidiary of the Kuwaiti logistics company take over the Scottish aviation firm. Menzies has said it will recommend its shareholders accept an offer from Kuwaiti firm Agility Logistics, through which Agility subsidiary National Aviation Service [...]
