EasyJet and British Airways cancellations leave thousands of Britons stranded

More than 60 easyJet flights have been cancelled at the UK’s two busiest airports, leaving passengers stranded without information or a plan to get to their destination easyJet has apologised to customers((AFP via Getty Images) Dozens of cancelled flights have left large numbers of holidaymakers stranded at Heathrow and Gatwick as air traffic control delays … Read more

Oil industry targets profits from petrochemicals despite uncertain fossil fuel demand

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Police seal off scene near major city route – updates

Police have closed the pavement outside a terrace of houses in Perry Barr on one of Birmingham’s busiest commuter routes. A police cordon is currently in place in Walsall Road, opposite Tower Hill Medical Practice. Several police vehicles were spotted at the scene. Officers were photographed investigating. The exact nature of the incident is not … Read more

How Pontins lost its ‘razzmatazz’ with just three holiday parks left

The world famous Bluecoats helped launch the careers of Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh. But Pontins, once a beloved British family holiday destination, is now in deep crisis. During its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, the business flourished and hordes of British families eagerly piled into their cars to drive to one … Read more

How Pontins lost its ‘razzmatazz’: British family holiday destination helped launch Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh, but is this the end after ‘Asylum King’ takes over and leaves just three parks? Is this now the worst resort in the UK?

The Pontins at the Spanish Riviera Hotel in Weymouth on a warm sunny day in 1987

The world famous Bluecoats helped launch the careers of Shane Ritchie, Bobby Davro and Bradley Walsh. But Pontins, once a beloved British family holiday destination, is now in deep crisis. During its heyday in the 1970s and 80s, the business flourished and hordes of British families eagerly piled into their cars to drive to one … Read more

Asda scraps physically gruelling four-day working week, reveals critical factor in failure

Asda is abandoning plans to introduce a four-day working week after complaints from exhausted staff exposed a crucial misstep in the successful implementation of reduced working patterns. The supermarket chain launched a trial to have employees work their 44-hour week over four days instead of five for the same pay. That translated into 11-hour shift … Read more

Change Your Password TODAY! 10 Billion Passwords Leaked, Experts Warn of ‘Cascade’ of Identity Fraud

All products are independently selected by our experts. To help us provide free unbiased advice, we earn an affiliate commission if you buy anything. Click here to find out more One of the largest databases ever of leaked passwordshas surfaced online, security researchers have warned. The massive haul of stolen credentials — some 9,948,575,739 unique … Read more

Keir Starmer urged to take action on rising water bills in England and Wales

Unions, celebrities and river activists are calling on the new UK government to halt attempts by the water industry to hike bills for customers in England and Wales by 91%, and to immediately launch a major review of water ownership. Author Michael Rosen and comedians Nish Kumar and Stephen Fry have joined campaigners from Greenpeace, … Read more

Holidaymakers face massive travel disruptions after flights are cancelled

Are you affected? Email emily.davies@mailonline.co.uk Thousands of holidaymakers faced massive travel disruption this morning after dozens of flights were cancelled at London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports. Two of the UK’s busiest airports are in chaos today after EasyJet grounded 32 flights at Gatwick. British Airways has also cancelled the same number of flights from Heathrow. … Read more