5 h. ago US airspace 'could shut down in days' and trigger worldwide travel chaos

US transport secretary Sean Duffy has warned parts of the national airspace could soon be closed if the government shutdown continues, leading to mass travel chaos

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7 h. ago US airspace to 'close within days' as 'mass chaos' to hit worldwide

As the US government shutdown continues, transport secretary Sean Duffy warned of mass travel chaos as he may be forced to close off parts of the country's airspace

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13 h. ago Budget: Pound plummets after Reeves hints at tax rises – but government bonds rally

The chancellor refused to rule out tax hikes and said the upcoming Budget will focus on lowering inflation

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14 h. ago Cambridgeshire stabbing attack: ‘heroic’ train worker praised for saving passengers’ lives

LNER employee Samir Zitouni, who was hospitalised after Saturday’s incident, hailed by police and transport secretary for ‘bravery beyond measure’A “heroic” member of staff who was seriously injured after the mass stabbing onboard a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday has been praised for his “incredibly brave” actions to protect passengers.Samir Zitouni, 48, who has worked for London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for more than 20 years, remains in hospital following the attacks. Continue reading...

Economics

16 h. ago See how much Income Tax hike could cost YOU as Reeves refuses to rule out rises

You currently pay the basic 20% rate of Income Tax when you earn above £12,570, then the higher rate of 40% income tax kicks in on earnings above £50,270

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17 h. ago UK government bonds rally but pound falls further after Reeves speech

The Chancellor refused to rule out tax hikes and said the upcoming Budget will focus on lowering inflation.

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17 h. ago Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor refuses to rule out hiking income tax, VAT or National Insurance in Budget

Chancellor breaks cover to set out Budget priorities in unusual move

Economics

17 h. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out painful tax rises as she warns of 'necessary choices'

In a rare speech three weeks before the event, the Chancellor warns of the need for "hard choices" and the "unsustainability" of the public finances ahead of the much-anticipated Autumn Budget

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17 h. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in 'unusual' pre

The Chancellor set out her priorities in an unusual speech

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17 h. ago Rachel Reeves needs £26bn and must break income tax pledge, says Labour's favourite thinktank

The report came ahead of a speech by Rachel Reeves to the Treasury this morning, where she refused to rule out breaking the party's promise not to raise taxes.

Economics

36 h. ago Minister indicates support for ending ‘luxury car’ leases by benefits claimants

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander suggested she would be ‘comfortable’ with ‘high-end’ vehicles not being available through the Motability scheme.

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37 h. ago Huntingdon knife suspect appears at court charged over horrific train stabbings: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander praises a heroic rail worker who tried to stop the attack.

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39 h. ago Huntington knife suspect to appear at court charged over horrific train stabbings: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander praises a heroic rail worker who tried to stop the attack.

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40 h. ago Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will ‘get worse’ as shut down rumbles on

As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse

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41 h. ago Cumbria train derailment latest: ‘Major incident’ declared as Avanti warns travel chaos could last days

Avanti West Coast says all lines blocked after incident, but transport secretary confirms no reported injuries

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41 h. ago Train hero in critical but stable condition, Transport Secretary says

Heidi Alexander said the actions of the train crew members saved lives during Saturday’s mass stabbing.

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42 h. ago Train stabbing sparks 'airport security' call as transport chief gives update

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said security arrangements will be reviewed after a knife attacker targeted passengers on a busy train from Doncaster to London on Saturday

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42 h. ago Metal detectors at train stations would ‘make life impossible’, says transport secretary

Heidi Alexander says security review after Cambridgeshire train stabbings will consider all other optionsMetal-detector scanners at train stations would “make life impossible” for passengers, the transport secretary has said, adding that a review into security after a mass stabbing on a high-speed train would examine all other options.A member of train staff who intervened to protect passengers as the service approached Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire remained critically ill in hospital but his condition was now stable, Heidi Alexander also told Sky News. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Aldi bans couple who refused to comply with one checkout rule

Anthony and Regina Taylor, who have been married for 40 years, were doing their monthly shop at their local Aldi when they found themselves at odds with the rules

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3 d. ago Labour Cabinet Minister forced to quit after breaking the law attacks Keir Starmer for treating Rachel Reeves differently

Louise Haigh, who had to quit as Transport Secretary over a fraud conviction, contrasted her treatment with how Reeves was let off with an apology by renting out her home without a licence.

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