7 h. ago Sunderland end Arsenal’s winning run — and show the rest of the Premier League how to stop them

Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal: The top-flight’s disruptor club snatched a point against the league leaders

Politics

22 h. ago Why breaking a manifesto promise on tax may be Labour's least

The government can raise taxes or make another possibly doomed attempt to cut spending, but what it cannot do is increase the national debt

Politics

35 h. ago Brits in US risk being caught up in flight chaos as Trump transport chief grounds planes due to shutdown

The number of flights in America is going to be further cut if the US Government shutdown does not end

Events

36 h. ago Passengers start to feel bite of flight cuts amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of resolutionUS politics live – latest updatesA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, in which air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

Politics

41 h. ago Passengers face global disruption as flights cut amid US government shutdown

Travellers forced to adjust their plans as longest shutdown on record continues with no sign of a resolutionA US government order to make drastic cuts in commercial air traffic amid the government shutdown has taken effect, with major airports across the country experiencing a significant reduction in schedules and leaving travellers scrambling to adjust their plans.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the move is necessary to maintain air traffic control safety during a federal government shutdown, now the longest recorded and with no sign of a resolution, where air traffic controllers have gone without pay. Continue reading...

Politics

47 h. ago The FAA's order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is set to take effect

The Federal Aviation Administration's order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown starts Friday

Politics

57 h. ago Travelers brace for chaos as US government shutdown threatens holiday flights

Travelers across the U.S. are facing potential chaos as a government shutdown threatens to disrupt flights nationwide

Events

58 h. ago Readers’ letters: Reeves should cut government spending, not increase taxes

A reader says the Chancellor must switch her focus away from tax increases which will stifle growth

Politics

60 h. ago The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown

According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown

Politics

64 h. ago Brits flying to the US warned of disruption as flights to be cut

Air traffic controllers are among the federal workers affected by the government shutdown

Events

3 d. ago Flights from Scots airport CANCELLED & delayed as passengers face travel disruption

FLIGHTS from a Scottish airport have been cancelled and delayed as passengers face travel disruptions throughout today.  Holidaymakers hoping to fly from or to Aberdeen International Airport this morning have been hit with travel chaos as they are left stuck on the tarmac.  The airport is currently facing severe fog with “very poor” visibility occurring...

Transport

3 d. ago The shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money

The government shutdown has cut off funds for some school systems that rely on federal money for the bulk of their budgets

Economics

3 d. ago Drones shut down Brussels airport overnight with further sightings reported over military airbases – Europe live

Fights resume but disrupted on Wednesday morning with Belgian security council due to meetThe Belgian national security council meeting on drone disruptions has now been confirmed for Thursday morning, Nieuwsblad and De Standaard reported.Brussels airport had to close on Tuesday night after reported drone sightings, disrupting dozens of flights and journeys of thousands of passengers. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Government to make major GCSE update amid concerns over 'excessive' exam volume

The final report of the curriculum and assessment review has recommended the Government cut exam volume at key stage 4

Politics

3 d. ago Progress made on plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit on some roads across South Lanarkshire

The move forms part of the Scottish Government’s national framework to cut road casualties, which encourages councils to roll out 20mph zones across the country.

Politics

4 d. ago Government announces plan to cut GCSE exam time by up to three hours

The final curriculum review report, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended exam volume at key stage 4 be reduced by 10%.

Politics

8 d. ago Will my US flight be cancelled during the government shutdown?

‘There could be travel disruptions, including flight delays and longer queue times,’ says the UK Foreign Office

Politics

8 d. ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks and says Moscow has used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termOver in Lithuania, Vilnius airport had to briefly close again last night after more smuggling balloons were reported, causing further disruption for passengers – just days after the Lithuanian government vowed to do whatever it takes to stop them from coming.The restrictions were in place for around three hours, disrupting several flights; the fifth incident in the last 10 days. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Flight chaos at major airports across the northeast as severe weather triggers closures, delays and ground stops

A wave of severe weather is causing widespread flight disruptions across the Northeast on Thursday.

Society

9 d. ago Why deported migrants get paid up to £3,000 to leave the country

Hadush Kebatu was given money after threatening to disrupt his deportation flight

Economics