2 w. ago Eurostar's huge £1.7bn plan to link UK to two countries in just five hours

Following rising passenger numbers and impressive financial results, Eurostar is investing £1.7bn to launch a fleet of up to 50 trains that operate three new direct routes, including two from the UK

Economics

2 w. ago UK grocery watchdog investigating Amazon over alleged supplier payment delays; company insolvencies jump – business live

Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to share their experiences of working with AmazonThe number of companies collapsing across England and Wales jumped last month, in a sign of the economic pressures hitting firms.There were 2,238 company insolvences in England and Wales during the month, which is 8% higher than in April and 15% more than in May 2024.“This latest rise in corporate insolvencies reflects the harsh reality many businesses face: fragile demand is not keeping pace with rising costs. Even the increasingly-likely prospect of rate cuts in August won’t do much to fix this – insolvency levels will remain elevated for the foreseeable future.“Sectors like hospitality are having a particularly challenging time in this environment, in no small part due to the impact on labour costs of April’s National Insurance and minimum wage increases. These businesses are now approaching what are some of their peak months and will be hoping for strong trading to bolster their resili...

Economics

2 w. ago UK faces daily water shortage of five billion litres a day by 2055 unless urgent action is taken as officials warn it will 'threaten way of life'

The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.

Events

3 w. ago How London is Connecting to Germany and Switzerland: Eurostar Launches Direct High

How London is Connecting to Germany and Switzerland: Eurostar Launches Direct High-Speed Trains to Frankfurt and Geneva in 2025?  Travel And Tour World

Politics

3 w. ago Heathrow says record demand shows ‘honest conversation’ is needed on expansion

More than 7.2 million passengers travelled through its four terminals last month.

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar to Launch Direct Train Routes from London to Frankfurt and Geneva with a Two Billion Euro Investment in Cutting

Eurostar to Launch Direct Train Routes from London to Frankfurt and Geneva with a Two Billion Euro Investment in Cutting-Edge Trains, Enhancing Long-Distance Travel Across Europe  Travel And Tour World

Economics

3 w. ago Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Geneva

Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Frankfurt and Geneva  BBC

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar unveils plans for direct trains from UK to the heart of Europe

Eurostar has said it expects to see strong demand from passengers travelling on both routes. The new routes will depend on a fleet of 50 new trains, expected to cost around £1.7bn (€2bn)

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar to launch new UK trains direct to two of Europe’s most iconic cities

Eurostar claimed a 'new golden age of international sustainable travel is here' as it announced proposals to run trains between London St Pancras and both Frankfurt and Geneva from the 'early 2030s'

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar to launch direct trains from UK to Germany and Switzerland: Everything you need to know

London to Frankfurt is scheduled to take 5 hours; to Geneva the journey will be 5 hours 20 minutes

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar trains from London to Germany and Switzerland planned in 'golden age for international sustainable travel'

Eurostar trains will be running directly to Geneva and Frankfurt from the ‘early 2030s’ under the operator’s plans

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar plans new direct routes to two European destinations

Eurostar is set to launch direct services to Germany and Switzerland

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar unveils plans for direct trains from London to the heart of Europe

Eurostar unveils plans for direct trains from London to the heart of Europe  London Evening Standard

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar unveils plans for direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland in 'golden age for international sustainable travel'

Eurostar trains will be running directly to Geneva and Frankfurt from the ‘early 2030s’ under the operator’s plans

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar plans services to Frankfurt and Geneva to tap demand for greener travel

Destinations chosen to draw corporate customers looking for alternatives to air travel

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar plans Frankfurt and Geneva services to tap business demand for greener travel

Rail group seeks to attract corporate customers looking for alternatives to air travel

Transport

3 w. ago Eurostar plans Frankfurt and Geneva services to tap demand for greener travel

Rail group seeks to attract corporate customers looking for alternatives to air travel

Politics

3 w. ago Eurostar plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland

The operator announced proposals to run trains between London St Pancras and both Frankfurt and Geneva.

Politics