Gatwick and Edinburgh airports also affected with travellers held on planes while others faced queuesAirline passengers reported delays of up to four hours as airports across the UK were hit by a second e-gate technical fault within two weeks.Traveller…
The end of furlough will lay bare Britain’s twin-speed recovery from Covid
Workers in depressed sectors or regions won’t be able to plug gaps in areas that have been quicker to recover, ministers are being warnedThere are signs outside almost every pub, restaurant and hotel dotting Torquay’s harbour: Staff wanted.“It’s been p…
Home Office says delays at Heathrow are ‘unacceptable’
Border staff left dealing with backlog of travellers as reports emerge of people fainting in three-hour queuesDelays at Heathrow airport have been described as “unacceptable” by the Home Office, af reports of passengers fainting in queues of up to thre…
Covid travel: minister defends plan for amber watchlist in England
Labour warns move will add to confusion over which countries are safe to visit during summer holidaysCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA government minister has defended proposals for an amber watchlist for travel destinations…
UK travel-led firms get £2bn boost as Covid rules eased for US and EU arrivals
British Airways, easyJet and Rolls-Royce among the day’s biggest stock market winnersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNearly £2bn was added to the value of UK airlines and tourism companies on Wednesday after ministers decide…