Full list of Easter bank holiday travel disruption on roads, rail and flights

Retailers and food producers call for reduced checks on food importsMore than a dozen of Britain's leading retailers and food producers, including Marks & Spencer, J Sainsbury, and Asda, are urging the EU to reduce checks on food and drink shipments across the Channel and Irish Sea, claiming these checks are costing the industry billions of pounds. In anticipation of a summit on May 19 aimed at "resetting" trade relations post-Brexit, they advocate for a...

The Houses of Parliament has launched a limited edition Toby jug of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, priced at £35, which has sparked mixed reactions regarding its resemblance to the PM. Many collectors have humorously noted that the jug appears to resemble TV pundit Piers Morgan instead of Starmer, with only 1,500 pieces available worldwide, each handmade in Stoke-on-Trent. In addition to the jug, the gift shop offers a variety of political memorabilia, including plush toys...

Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at 36 after a battle with stage four lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with for the third time in April last year. Thompson, who had three spells with Rochdale and retired five years ago, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. The club expressed their devastation and highlighted his talent, loving personality, and indomitable spirit, noting he was a cherished husband and father, and...

SummaryA tragic cable car crash near Naples, Italy, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a British woman and an Israeli woman, alongside an Italian driver. The incident occurred at Monte Faito, approximately 28 miles southeast of Naples, prompting prosecutors in Torre Annunziata to launch a manslaughter investigation. Reports indicate that a fourth victim may also be British, highlighting the international implications of this unfortunate event. Full Article

Figures in No 10 are expressing concerns that the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) twice-yearly reports undermine Rachel Reeves’ plan to abolish the spring statement. Previously, Labour had pledged to uphold the OBR as a vital institution, but after a challenging spring statement, there is growing skepticism within the party about its role. While Labour MPs are voicing discontent, the fiscal rules remain intact, leading to significant frustration with the OBR, which is seen as...

During the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, most supermarkets in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday due to laws restricting large stores from opening, while Scotland will have many stores open. Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's have varying hours, with Good Friday and Easter Monday generally open but Easter Sunday closed for large retailers in the aforementioned regions. Customers are encouraged to check local store hours using supermarket...