5 h. ago Travel misery as trains CANCELLED following fire on major railway line

Several services have been axed this afternoon

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10 h. ago Major travel company shuts down leaving holidaymakers scrambling

Customers are being urgently advised to check their bookings as the company has been forced to shut down

Politics

26 h. ago Jet2 slashes holiday prices to European destination after major travel firm folds

Balkan Holidays announced that it had ceased trading with immediate effect

Economics

28 h. ago Balkan Holidays collapse: Simon Calder explains your rights as thousands of Brits have holiday cancelled

The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has explained your rights and the next steps you should take after thousands of people had their holiday cancelled following the closure of a major travel provider.

Politics

32 h. ago Holidaymaker rights explained as major travel firm makes shock bombshell announcement

Holidaymakers have been hit by the news that three major travel firms have ceased to operate in the last few weeks, throwing plans into disarray - but you have some rights

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36 h. ago Holiday chaos as British travel company shuts down with ALL future trips axed

Balkan Holidays branded "the trusted travel company since 1966" has ceased trading - with all bookings scrapped.

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4 d. ago Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses

The Ferrari star launched 'Neat Burgers' - who boast '100 per cent plant based meals' - alongside film star Leonardo DiCaprio back in 2019.

Economics

4 d. ago Easter Monday travel chaos as dozens of trains cancelled by two major rail firms following 'disruptions'

Faults with the signalling systems and a stray commuter are among the causes of the travel chaos affecting the South Western Railway (SWR) service.

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5 d. ago Major tourist destination declares 'pre emergency' in warning to British holidaymakers

Holidaymakers may want to avoid the destination over the next few days, as a number of alerts about hazardous weather conditions have been issued.

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5 d. ago Major UK train station, used by 10,000 people a day, to close for a MONTH for £70 million makeover

One of the UK's mail train stations, used by around 10,000 people every day, is set to close for a month as part of a £70 million makeover.

Economics

5 d. ago Travel chaos as major rail station used daily by 10,000 people closing for A MONTH

Huddersfield Station is to close for 30 days, which could cause problems for up to 300,000 travellers. The station, linked to major cities, will undergo a £70 million revamp

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5 d. ago M6 crash moment of madness as drivers play football after traffic grinds to a halt

Pictures show people ditching their cars on the M6 following major travel disruption on the motorway in Lancashire due to a crash that brought Easter traffic to a grinding halt

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8 d. ago Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets

Thousands go to hospital with respiratory problems after massive dust cloud blows in from Saudi ArabiaIraq was hit by its most severe sandstorm of 2025 this week, turning skies from blue to an orange haze. Visibility dropped to less than half a mile, causing travel disruptions, with two major airports halting flights, and streets in Basra, the largest city in southern Iraq, left deserted. Respiratory problems sent thousands to hospital. The storm also affected Kuwait, where wind gusts exceeded 50mph, and visibility in some areas was diminished to zero.This massive dust cloud originated in Saudi Arabia before being blown into Iraq. While dust storms are common in Iraq, climate change is expected to intensify them across the region in the future, fuelled by desertification in Saudi Arabia and Syria. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Two major airlines to introduce huge freebie for all passengers

Passengers flying with Delta and American Airlines are in for a massive treat as the carriers are both planning to roll out a freebie that's sure to be loved by all

Politics

9 d. ago Easter getaway travel warning issued as major London stations face rail chaos and 19 million to hit roads

More than 300 rail projects being carried out across Britain - with Euston and Victoria among worst affected

Events

1 week ago New York helicopter tour operator behind fatal crash shuts down

FAA said New York Helicopter Tours will be shuttering ‘immediately’ after accident that killed all six on boardThe company that operated the helicopter that crashed into New York City’s Hudson River on Thursday – killing all six people on board – has been shuttered with immediate effect, the US’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said late on Sunday.New York Helicopter Tours is “shutting down their operations immediately”, the FAA said in a statement on X. The agency added that it would launch a review of the company’s license and safety records in the meantime. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Tour company in Hudson River helicopter crash shuts down operations, FAA confirms

Six people were killed when the helicopter plunged into the Hudson River last week

Events

2 w. ago Thousands of Brits face holiday cancellations as major company goes into administration

A major travel company, which also operated under several different names, has been plunged into administration after 25 years – leaving some Brits at risk of holiday cancellation

Politics

2 w. ago Major holiday provider goes into administration after 25 years

A major cruise and cheap package holiday provider has gone into administration potentially affecting thousands of British holidaymakers.

Politics

2 w. ago London to Paris or Milan? Eurostar rival sets out plans for high

The announcement is the latest to boost hopes of a major breakthrough in cross-Channel rail travel

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