Rail fares rise by 4.6% in England and Wales
The government says fares must go up so it can fund investment, but admits passengers are frustrated by services. Source: Original News
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Flat owner hit with £65,000 cladding bill as block too short for funding
Funding to protect flats from fire does not apply to buildings under 11m (36ft) or five storeys high. Source: Original News
Why is it so hard to move a runway just 12 metres?
Protests, politicking and planning could stall the runway, despite the government being ‘minded to approve’ it Source: Original News
Flat owner hit with £65,000 cladding bill as block too short
Funding to protect flats from fire does not apply to buildings under 11m (36ft) or five storeys high. Source: Original News
Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue
Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025. Source: Original News
Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X. Source: Original News
Faisal Islam: US-UK deal is about avoiding tariffs, not trade
A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain. Source: Original News
Cash access protection urged: ‘It makes me feel independent’
Disability Rights UK and the RNIB are warning that a cashless society could create barriers for disabled people. Source: Original News
UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs ‘not necessary’, says Trump
The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports. Source: Original News
Lloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps down, thousands report
Technical issues are affecting UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025. Source: Original News