Neil Lancefield

UK

Hours-long delays caused by new EU border system may persist for years

The International Air Transport Association warned border queues could reach six hours this summer

9 Jun 2026
Tech

UK robotaxis to start carrying paying passengers ‘in next couple of months’

Uber will offer self-driving minicab rides in London using Wayve’s technology.
8 Jun 2026
Transport

Self-driving taxis to launch in London ‘in next couple of months’

London will be the first city in the world to use its technology for commercial journeys

8 Jun 2026
Business News

Boost in demand for EVs sparks strongest May for new car sales since 2019

A resurgence in private buyers was a major factor in last month’s year-on-year increase.
5 Jun 2026
UK

New London to Scotland rail service suspended a week after starting

Lumo began running trains between Euston and Stirling on May 25

1 Jun 2026
Transport

Rowdy passengers could be banned from all flights under new proposal

Officials are scheduled to meet with airlines later this month to discuss the planned scheme

1 Jun 2026
London

Uber launches new safety feature that lets passengers audio journey

Drivers will be notified if audio recording is activated before a trip, and will have the option of cancelling

28 May 2026
Tech

Uber passengers will be able to record journeys for ‘peace of mind’

The ride-hailing company said the feature will give users ‘extra peace of mind’.
28 May 2026
London

Drivers warned as heatwave melts roads and causes tyre blowouts

The AA said the number of breakdowns it attended over the bank holiday weekend was up 15% on the same period last year

27 May 2026
London

Huge poem etched in field near Heathrow to mark anniversary of airport

David Larbi has been appointed as the airport's 'Poet-in-Residence'

27 May 2026
UK

Poem etched in field to mark Heathrow’s 80th anniversary

The west London airport commissioned writer David Larbi to create the poem, which is only visible to those in flight above the site.
27 May 2026
London

Vehicle ban plan for 200 more London roads outside schools

Side road zebra crossings at junctions will also be trialled on TfL’s major routes

27 May 2026
Trains
London

Train services at major London station delayed after smoke on tracks

SWR said that ‘smoke was reported on the track’ between Waterloo and Vauxhall

26 May 2026
UK

Traffic jams expected on popular tourist routes as bank holiday getaway begins

The AA estimates 23.4 million car journeys will take place on Friday.
22 May 2026
UK

Drivers warned over bank holiday jams as many appear undeterred by fuel prices

The RAC estimated that 19 million leisure trips will take place by car between Friday and Monday.
21 May 2026
Business News

EasyJet boss says airline is ‘not seeing any disruption to fuel supply’

Some airlines have cut schedules in recent weeks amid a spike in jet fuel prices.
21 May 2026
Business News

EasyJet blames fall in summer bookings on Middle East war

The group reported a half-year pre-tax loss of £552 million, which is in line with the range it gave in a trading update in April.
21 May 2026
Business News

Planned fuel duty rise axed amid high pump prices

Rates were previously planned to increase from September.
20 May 2026
UK

Rising fuel prices are pushing drivers towards cycling, survey suggests

E-bike rental company Lime commissioned the poll.
20 May 2026
Business News

Petrol prices reach highest level of Iran oil crisis

The average price of a litre of petrol in the UK now stands at 158.5p, according to the RAC.
19 May 2026