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Archie MitchellBusiness reporter Getty Images Adverts by four of Britain’s biggest hotel and travel firms have been banned for stating misleading minimum prices for rooms. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld complaints against the Hilton hotel group, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor over their use of eye-catching so-called “from” prices. The watchdog found only a small…
Flights disrupted after Airbus discovers intense sun radiation could impact flight control data
Thousands of Airbus planes have been grounded after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers, leading to delays around the world. Around 6,000 A320 planes are thought to be affected, half the European firm’s global fleet, but it is understood most will be able to fly again after…
Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets
One of Britain’s most prolific rail fare dodgers could face jail after admitting dozens of travel offences. Charles Brohiri, 29, pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket on Govia Thameslink train journeys a total of 112 times, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard. He could be ordered to pay more than £18,000 in unpaid fares and…
Why are young people leaving Britain to work abroad?
Sol Hyde Nearly 200,000 people under the age of 35, including Sol Hyde (pictured), moved abroad in the year to June With rising rents, a tough job market and pay cheques stretched to the limit, some young Britons are choosing to build their futures overseas. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 195,000 people…
