French strike action planned for March 7 Travellers to France could face disruption early next month, with unions calling for strikes and demonstrations on March 7. The strike is in opposition to the French government’s plan to raise the retirement age and follows several protests over the past two months.  The UK’s Foreign Office (FCDO) has modified its travel advice …

New DLR trains unveiled, serving London City Airport and the rest of the network from 2024 54 new trains have been ordered from a Spanish manufacturer, and the first has just arrived in the UK. 33 of the new trains will be direct replacements for existing ones, whilst the additional 21 will be used to increase frequencies.  Whilst the trains …

UK Border Force to strike on March 15 The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has announced plans for a one-day strike involving 100,000 members on March 15, to coincide with Budget Day.  Border Force staff will be among the members involved in the walkout, following similar action over the Christmas holiday period.  The news follows planned industrial action involving …

Flybe grounded all flights on Saturday (January 28) and has appointed administrators. It’s the second time that the Flybe brand has collapsed in three years, with the original carrier having gone into administration in March 2020 Carriers launch rescue fares and recruitment events following Flybe collapse Several carriers have launched rescue fares for customers affected by the collapse of Flybe …