7 h. ago Major American Express update impacting British Airways customers

It was announced yesterday that only British Airways Premium Plus American Express cardholders — not those using the free British Airways American Express card — can now earn up to 2,500 tier points per year when using their card for everyday spending

Economics

3 d. ago Brits warned of travel chaos as European airport hit by 10th walkout in 45 days

The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has held strikes on on May 2, 5, 16, 19, 30, June 2, 4, with June 17 and 19, with the likes of Ryanair, British Airways and Norwegian impacted

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3 d. ago JJ Spaun completes fairytale with monster final putt on wet and wild day at US Open

American finishes two shots clear of Bob MacIntyreSpaun claims first major title of his careerWhere on earth to start with this? A chaotic conclusion to the US Open should have carried an X-rated certificate. You will rarely see anything like it.There will be analysis and lots of it over whether or not Oakmont delivered a great US Open, a pathetic US Open or anything in between. What cannot be denied was the level of drama as holes ticked down. JJ Spaun stood tallest to earn the biggest win of his career. One under par equals $4.3m. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago China banned from investing in Sizewell C, energy secretary Ed Miliband vows

It comes amid growing concerns over the impact of Chinese influence in British infrastructure and supply chains

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1 week ago Coco Gauff shows true colours after winning massive tennis prize money

Coco Gauff faces Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on Saturday as she bids to win a second major singles title - but the American is not motivated by money

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1 week ago Consistent Coco Gauff takes sunny outlook into French Open final with Sabalenka

American starts as underdog but winning a second major would underline the 21-year-old’s precocious talentCoco Gauff was only 18 when she navigated a path to a grand slam final for the first time. After her breakthrough in the preceding years, and the intense hype and scrutiny that accompanied her as she tried to build her career, Gauff’s run to the 2022 French Open final proved to herself and the world that she was ready to live up to those expectations.Although she did not win the title, her experience at Roland Garros then was an essential lesson that has guided her over the past few years. In the buildup to that final against Iga Swiatek, she struggled badly with her nerves and her intense fear of failure. “At first I thought it would be the end of the world if I lost, and the sun still rose the next day,” said Gauff after beating Loïs Boisson in their semi-final on Thursday. “So knowing, regardless of the result, the sun will still rise. Especially being in a city like Paris, I...

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2 w. ago Cheaper, ‘greener’ flights to boost British Airways customers after SAF investment pays off

Early investments in sustainable fuel have given IAG airlines a ‘competitive advantage’ over rivals

Economics

3 w. ago London travel news LIVE: Delays on Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services

A fault with the signalling system at East Croydon disrupted multiple National Rail lines on Wednesday morning

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4 w. ago The seven British players looking to make an impact at the French Open

A closer look at the home singles players in action at Roland Garros.

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