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Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
RMT suspends 2 days of strikes at train operators next week
Union considers new proposal raising hopes of end to long-running dispute
3 hours ago
Monday, 20 March, 2023

Avanti West Coast
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast granted 6-month contract extension
Intercity group wins second temporary renewal as government hails ‘very significant’ improvement
Monday, 20 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
RMT union members vote to accept Network Rail pay offer
Dispute with train operating companies continues, however, with more strikes planned next week
Sunday, 19 March, 2023

News in-depthUK business & economy
UK’s top airports aim to fly 150mn more passengers a year
Expansion plans would lift numbers by 60% as sector pursues growth ahead of 2050 net zero target, FT analysis finds
Thursday, 16 March, 2023

Pakistan's economy
Airlines struggle to repatriate dollars from crisis-hit Pakistan
Carriers scale back flights or exit as country struggles with scant foreign currency reserves
Wednesday, 15 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
UK unions attack Hunt over lack of support for public sector staff
Criticism of ‘next to nothing’ offer comes as hundreds of thousands walk out
Wednesday, 15 March, 2023

UK Budget
Fuel duty discount extended in £5bn giveaway to motorists
Carmakers warn the 5p per litre cut would harm sales of electric vehicles
Monday, 13 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
NHS braced for three-day walkout by junior doctors
Health leaders say the industrial action starting on Monday will have a big impact on services
Friday, 10 March, 2023

News in-depthRail
‘We are full’: the rebirth of Europe’s sleeper trains
Well-heeled passengers are eager to rediscover overnight rail travel but suitable carriages are scarce
Thursday, 9 March, 2023

High Speed Two Ltd
HS2 rail project delayed by 2 years to save costs
Road schemes postponed as ministers seek to offset impact of inflation on capital budgets
Wednesday, 8 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
UK government hopes rise for end to RMT rail strike
Sector’s largest union suspends action following improved deal from Network Rail
Wednesday, 8 March, 2023

UK airports
Heathrow forced to cut landing fees after airline lobbying
UK aviation regulator acts after demand for flights recovers from pandemic lows
Tuesday, 7 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
Rail union calls off part of strike action after improved pay offer
RMT to consult members ahead of planned Network Rail walkout on March 16
Tuesday, 7 March, 2023

Airlines
US authorities sue to block JetBlue takeover of Spirit airlines
Takeover combining fierce rivals would eliminate competition and is ‘presumptively illegal’
Monday, 6 March, 2023

UK labour disputes
NHS consultants back strike action in absence of ‘serious proposals’
Consultative ballot comes as government prepares for talks with other health unions
Friday, 3 March, 2023

Airlines
Airlines return to profit as sales surpass pre-pandemic levels
Recent results show striking turnround for one of the sectors worst hit by Covid disruption
Wednesday, 1 March, 2023

Airlines
Airlines defy gravity as economic gloom fails to bring them down to earth
Investors wrongfooted by relentless demand for travel as carriers’ shares stage sharp recovery
Tuesday, 28 February, 2023

Airlines
BA owner and easyJet still hold high amount of pandemic travel vouchers
Passengers yet to claim hundreds of millions of pounds’ worth of vouchers nearly three years since start of Covid-19 crisis
Saturday, 25 February, 2023

Airlines
Airlines and airports under pressure to avoid second summer of chaos
Pockets of disruption expected as booming demand for travel and lack of experienced staff put strain on fragile system
Friday, 24 February, 2023

International Airlines Group
BA owner returns to annual profit for first time since pandemic
International Airlines Group warns resurgence in demand for flying could lead to more disruption at Heathrow
Thursday, 23 February, 2023

Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd
Heathrow to stop airlines adding extra flights in summer peak
New effort to avoid disruption that has plagued recent holiday seasons
Wednesday, 22 February, 2023

UK labour disputes
UK’s biggest public sector union plans fresh NHS strike action
Unison hits out at government after being excluded from talks on health service workers’ pay
Friday, 17 February, 2023

Climate change
Aviation sector pushes EU for green investment status
Including jet-fuel powered aircraft in finance framework would be ‘greenwashing’, say environmentalists
Thursday, 16 February, 2023

UK labour disputes
Critical care nurses in England join strikes as pay dispute deepens
Nursing union’s unprecedented move comes as transport union outlines further rail walkouts
Sunday, 12 February, 2023

Airlines
Airline passengers face higher fares under new EU emissions rules
Era of ‘absurdly cheap’ flights could be coming to an end as Brussels makes industry pay more for pollution