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Travel disruption grows as UK flight pressure pushes fares higher
Airlines serving the UK are cutting flights and warning that some fares and luggage charges could rise.
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Travel disruption grows as UK flight pressure pushes fares higher
Airlines serving the UK are cutting flights and warning that some fares and luggage charges could rise.
just now
Iran ship-seizure video appears staged, BBC analysis finds
Analysis by BBC Verify indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reported as seized by Iranian forces.
10h ago
UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, fell £19.8bn to £132bn in the year to March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, the lowest since 2022-23.
2d ago
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
Donald Trump: US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran 13 hours ago Sofia Ferreira Santos Can Iran and the US fi
Why Hormuz Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping chokepoints. Any disruption can move oil, fuel, freight and insurance costs quickly.
Why Flights Are Affected
Airlines respond to conflict with route changes, fuel surcharges and capacity cuts. That can hit fares, schedules and UK-bound travel almost immediately.
Why Businesses Should Watch It
This is not only a military story. It can reshape transport costs, supply chains, food pricing, energy bills and customer demand in a matter of days.