9 h. ago Major passport control change set to reduce long airport queues for Brits

Technology, including biometrics and AI facial recognition, has been used during a large trial at one UK airport - and it's been deemed a success.

Politics

19 h. ago Don't give Britain's Traffic Taliban any ideas! Slovakia introduces 3.7mph speed limit for PEDESTRIANS

A new law to improve safety on pavements in Slovakia has prompted mockery and criticism, with claims that fleet-footed pedestrians could be caught speeding.

Politics

29 h. ago Gift set sees 'volumising' hair products for 'fine and flat' locks reduced to £10

'My hair feels stronger, shinier, and smoother from day one'

Economics

32 h. ago 'Lasting' Ted Baker perfume set that 'smells amazing' reduced to £10 at Boots

Boots has discounted the set in an online sale event that sees hundreds of products reduced in price

Economics

50 h. ago Not a single 20mph road will switch back to 30mph in this Welsh county

The decision to change the national default speed limit to 20mph was implemented in 2023

Politics

54 h. ago Exact time drivers are most likely ignore the speed limit revealed

A recent poll reveals exactly when and why drivers ignore the legal speed limit.

Politics

54 h. ago Drivers desperate for the loo admit to breaking this 1 law, survey reveals

Drivers in need of the toilet are likely to break the speed limit, a new survey reveals. But that’s not the only reason motorists are putting their foot down.

Politics

57 h. ago Dunelm’s duvet that doesn’t need a cover is now from just £7.50

If you dread fitting duvet covers, Dunelm’s clever no-cover duvet set could be your dream buy — soft, warm, and now heavily reduced in the clearance sale

Economics

3 d. ago US flight cancellations rise as Sean Duffy warns travel could reduce to a ‘trickle’

Over 2,500 flights cancelled as transportation secretary says flight reductions could reach 20% if shutdown persistsFlight cancellations and delays are set to grow as airline passengers across the United States spent the weekend grappling with those issues at major airports nationwide after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated a 4% reduction in air traffic in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown.If the shutdown continues, the FAA has instructed airlines to cut 6% of flights on Tuesday – and to do the same to 10% by 14 November. The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, has warned that flight reductions could reach 20% if the shutdown persists, and on Sunday he predicted a “substantial” number of people in the US would be unable to celebrate the upcoming holidays with their families if the shutdown wasn’t resolved.The Associated Press and Reuters contributed reporting Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Massive UK train station is shutting for 9 DAYS in £8m ‘once

A MASSIVE UK train station is set to shut for 9 days for a "once-in-a-lifetime overhaul". Network Rail are investing £8million in the upgrade in order to reduce future disruptions on train services. Manchester Piccadilly train station is set to receive track and signalling upgrades in February next year. The southern approach to station was...

Economics

7 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

8 d. ago Debenhams reduces £70 makeup organiser to £11 and £33 brush set to £12

If you're beginning your Christmas shopping and need some budget-friendly stocking fillers, Debenhams could have some offers

Economics

1 week ago Life in 10mph Britain: Drivers, cyclists and even JOGGERS risk being ticketed in Labour council's 'completely wrong' low speed limit zone

As London's war on drivers wages, cab drivers with almost two decades of experience are warning they may be forced to give up their jobs as Britain's roads are no longer drivable.

Sport

1 week ago Fireworks should only be set off on weekends to reduce disruption, MP says

Labour’s Alex Mayer argued restricting the use of fireworks would reduce disruption to animals and people.

Events

2 w. ago Islington residents left baffled by council's new 10mph speed limit

Islington residents left baffled by council's new 10mph speed limit  MyLondon

Politics

2 w. ago M53 closed to traffic in Merseyside due to ongoing 'police incident' as diversion route in place

The closure on the northbound carriageway was first reported at around 11.17pm on Tuesday (October 28)

Events

2 w. ago Motorists say their cars and bikes are stalling after Labour

Islington Council in London has painted the restriction on St John Street, just north of Smithfield Market.

Transport

2 w. ago Queensferry Crossing collision delays drivers for more than an hour

The incident was first reported at around 5.40pm on Monday.

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland traffic: Drivers to face delays and diversions as M8 set for fortnight of overnight closures

Part of the M8 will be closed this week between 8.30pm and 6am for footbridge cleaning.

Politics

2 w. ago Tackle Scotland's chronic traffic congestion, bus operators urge politicians

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has launched a new manifesto

Politics