Shopping chaos hits iconic department store as staff go on strike over crucial pre-Christmas weekend

Shopping chaos hits iconic department store as staff go on strike over crucial pre-Christmas weekend

SHOPPING chaos has hit one of the UK’s most iconic department stores as staff stage a strike in the crucial run up to Christmas. Harrods staff from the retail, restaurant, kitchen and cleaning departments will walk out on December 21, 22 and 26. 2 Workers from London’s luxury department store are… Shopping chaos hits iconic … Read more

‘Frantic Friday’ to see 3 MILLION on roads in ‘pre-Christmas panic’ – use our interactive tool to plan your journey

‘Frantic Friday’ to see 3 MILLION on roads in ‘pre-Christmas panic’ - use our interactive tool to plan your journey

TODAY will see three million people hit the roads in a frantic pre-Christmas panic. Friday will be the busiest day of Christmas driving since records began in 2010, the AA said. 1 Today will see three million people hit the roadsCredit: George Cracknell Wright Delays of more than are 45 minutes… ‘Frantic Friday’ to see … Read more

Busy motorway bridge used by 80,000 Brits every day shuts in BOTH directions during rush hour – check diversion routes

Busy motorway bridge used by 80,000 Brits every day shuts in BOTH directions during rush hour - check diversion routes

A BUSY motorway bridge 80,000 Brits use every day has shut in both directions during rush hour. The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed down due to wind speeds of close to 50mph this morning. 1 National Highways shut down the bridge amid Met Office yellow weather warningsCredit: Alamy It was shut… Busy motorway bridge … Read more

Met Office issues ANOTHER weather warning as 60mph winds to batter parts of UK in hours – see map of locations affected – The Scottish Sun

Met Office issues ANOTHER weather warning as 60mph winds to batter parts of UK in hours – see map of locations affected – The Scottish Sun

BRITS have been warned to brace for fierce gales of up to 60mph and travel chaos today with ferry services already cancelled. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for wind across large parts of the UK. 6 Brits have been warned to brace for fierce gales and travel chaos todayCredit:… Met Office … Read more

Brits to be hit by New Year’s Eve chaos as Avanti West Coast workers set to strike after rejecting offer

Brits to be hit by New Year's Eve chaos as Avanti West Coast workers set to strike after rejecting offer

BRITS are set to be hit by New Year’s Eve chaos as workers on Avanti West Coast trains are set to strike. Strikes are set to take place on December 31, January 2 and all Sundays from 12 January to 25 May, 2025, the rail operator has announced. 1 Avanti West coast has suspended ticket … Read more

Met Office warns 60mph wind to hit vast swathes of UK TODAY sparking fears of pre-Christmas travel chaos

Met Office warns 60mph wind to hit vast swathes of UK TODAY sparking fears of pre-Christmas travel chaos

THE Met Office has warned that 60mph winds will hit vast swathes of the UK today sparking fears of pre-Christmas travel chaos. Disruption may be likely as strong wind gusts could hamper ferry crossings, as well as bus and train services, in the area. 5 The Met Office has issued a yellow weather… Met Office … Read more

Train passengers faced delays 15,000 times in past five years due to junction point issues

Train passengers faced delays 15,000 times in past five years due to junction point issues

TRAIN passengers have faced delays nearly 15,000 times in the past five years due to issues with junction points. Network Rail figures show trains are thrown into chaos over faulty points more than 50 times a week. One failure alone between Reading and Newbury in Berkshire last January affected… Train passengers faced delays 15,000 times … Read more

Christmas travel hell warning as Labour’s huge pay rise for train drivers means FEWER will work over the holidays

Christmas travel hell warning as Labour's huge pay rise for train drivers means FEWER will work over the holidays

PASSENGERS face Christmas travel hell as Labour’s bumper pay deal for train drivers looks set to ramp up staff shortages. Rail minister Lord Hendy admitted concerns over looming disruption as train operators scramble to fill shifts. 2 Many are refusing to work Sundays after a huge pay rise from former Transport Secretary Louise HaighCredit: Getty … Read more

Fears Bucks Fizz could RUN OUT this Christmas due to ‘severe shortage’ of orange juice as chiefs issue warning

Fears Bucks Fizz could RUN OUT this Christmas due to ‘severe shortage’ of orange juice as chiefs issue warning

Fears Bucks Fizz could RUN OUT this Christmas due to ‘severe shortage’ of orange juice as chiefs issue warning …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FEARS are bubbling to the surface that Bucks Fizz could run out this Christmas due to a “severe juice shortage.” The festive favourite might face production issues as juice factory workers in … Read more

Brits warned of severe queues on 5 of UK’s busiest motorways over festive period – with one group to be hit hardest

Brits warned of severe queues on 5 of UK's busiest motorways over festive period - with one group to be hit hardest

Brits warned of severe queues on 5 of UK’s busiest motorways over festive period – with one group to be hit hardest …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE festive season is set to bring travel woes to millions of Britons, as heavy traffic is expected to cause long delays on five major UK motorways. The M1, … Read more