British Airways (BA) have announced it will axe a further 10,300 short-haul flights until the end of October, causing travel chaos for thousands of holiday-makers.
21.06.2022 - 13:45 / nme.com
Glastonbury 2022.Today (June 21) marks the first of three planned national rail strikes in the UK this week, with further strikes planned for Thursday (June 23) and Saturday (June 25). Passengers have been urged to avoid all but essential travel this week.The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT) is striking over “an aggressive agenda” of cuts to jobs, conditions, pay and pensions.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged commuters to “stay the course”.According to BBC News, the strikes are causing widespread disruption across England, Wales and Scotland, with about 20 per cent of services running.More than half of the trains that were set to run from London to Castle Cary, the closest station to the Glastonbury festival site, have been cancelled due to the strikes. Festivalgoers have been advised to make alternative travel arrangements, with gates set to open tomorrow (June 22).Speaking about the impact that the strikes will have on the live music industry, UK Music’s chief executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said that the action will “risk misery” for thousands of music fans who are “desperate” to get back to Glastonbury.“These strikes risk misery for hundreds of thousands of music fans across the country who have been desperate to get back to festivals after two years of lockdowns,” he said (via i News).“Thousands of music fans will face a huge struggle to get to Glastonbury because of the disruption, which will add to road traffic at a time when we’re working hard to improve sustainability in the music industry.”Njoku-Goodwin added: “These strikes come at a crucial time for the live music industry and music businesses, which are just getting back on their feet post-pandemic.“It’s vital that all sides get around
.British Airways (BA) have announced it will axe a further 10,300 short-haul flights until the end of October, causing travel chaos for thousands of holiday-makers.
Boris Johnson‘s imminent resignation as Prime Minister.Johnson is reportedly set to quit today (July 7) following the recent resignations of Health Secretary Sajid Javid, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and over 50 other MPs.It came after Johnson apologised for appointing Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip despite knowing about a 2019 investigation into inappropriate behaviour made against Pincher. The MP resigned last week after being accused of groping two men in a private members club.“In hindsight, it was the wrong thing to do,” Johnson said earlier this week (via Reuters).
Boris Johnson has announced his replacements for Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid after they sensationally quit Cabinet earlier tonight.
Boris Johnson is clinging to his job tonight after two of his most senior Cabinet members resigned. The scandal-hit Prime Minister was rocked by the shock departures of both Chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid.
The G7 summit has produced plenty of headlines, including those member countries’ commitment to support Ukraine, new sanctions against Russia and climate change discussions. But it was something else that piqued Stephen Colbert’s interest and made it into his “The Late Show” monologue on Thursday night — the weird banter about nude or shirtless world leaders.Leaders like Britain’s Boris Johnson and Canada’s Justin Trudeau have made some odd remarks that, thanks to the world’s media, have attracted the attention of and responses from Russian president Vladimir Putin.
The UK government's deputy chief whip has sent his resignation letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Government deputy chief whip has resigned following a drunken incident in which he 'embarrassed myself and other people'.
British troops must be ready "to fight in Europe once again" as the war in Ukraine continues, an army chief has warned.
Boris Johnson has said Ukraine should be given the chance to host Eurovision 2023 after it was confirmed that talks were underway to potentially bring next year’s contest to the UK.Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra won this year’s song competition with a huge 631 points, and it was therefore set to be staged in the country in 2023.However, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced “with deep regret” yesterday (June 17) that it will not be possible to do so amid the threat of the ongoing Russian invasion.In a statement, the EBU also revealed that it “will now begin discussions with the BBC, as this year’s runner-up, to potentially host the 2023 Eurovision song contest in the United Kingdom”.“It is our full intention that Ukraine’s win will be reflected in next year’s shows,” the update continued. “This will be a priority for us in our discussions with the eventual hosts.”The competition was last held in the UK in 1998 after the UK won with Katrina And The Waves’ ‘Love Shine A Light’ the previous year.
Boris Johnson has reportedly arrived in Kyiv for a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Boris Johnson has been dealt a huge Partygate blow with the resignation of his independent adviser on Ministerial Interests.
EastEnders actress wrote as she posted a photo of her attending the British Soap Awards. She wore a floral midi dress with sheer white sleeves and accessorised the look with a mint green bag and strappy off-white sandals. Fans couldn't get over how stunning she looked as one wrote "you need no lessons queenie" and another said "honestly in love with you".
The Courtship that when he first got the offer he thought there was a typo in his contract. Edwards has been a fixture on British television for many years, from his hosting duties on T4 to appearances on Celebrity Juice, Big Brother’s Little Brother and River Hunters.