Transport
TfL warns of severe London Underground disruption from RMT strike action
TfL has issued a warning regarding expected industrial action by the RMT union, which will cause severe disruption and little to no service on the London Underground.
Granit Xhaka stays at Sunderland as Chelsea transfer rumours dismissed
Sunderland has confirmed that club captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the Stadium of Light, ending rumours of a transfer to Chelsea. This retention is a key step as the club prepares for European football.
London Tube services face five days of RMT strike action from 7 September
RMT union members have announced a five-day strike across London Underground services following a deadlocked dispute over pay and a proposed four-day week.
British rail and airline strikes cause fresh transport chaos
Transport networks are reeling as strikes by rail and airline staff trigger cancellations and commute delays. Experts warn the action could cost millions.
Recent Train Times is currently undergoing maintenance
Recent Train Times has suspended some services for scheduled maintenance following intermittent outages in the National Rail data feed. The platform is expected to return to full functionality by late Friday.
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Trains hit by TSSA strikes
TSSA union members are staging two phases of industrial action, resulting in widespread service cancellations and reduced timetables across the rail network.
London Underground services at standstill as RMT strikes hit network
A week of coordinated industrial action has disrupted London's Tube and DLR networks, leading to major event postponements and widespread commuter delays. Transport for London and the RMT remain deadlocked over shift patterns and a proposed 3.4 per cent pay increase.
London rail services face severe disruption following major trackside fires
Commuters across London are facing widespread travel disruption caused by a combination of trackside fires, technical infrastructure failures, and RMT strike action.
Federico Chiesa closes on Liverpool transfer as Stefan Bajcetic exits
Liverpool is completing the signing of Italian international Federico Chiesa while managing several loan departures, including Stefan Bajcetic and Owen Beck.
UK bans Iran's Revolutionary Guard and IMCR after Jewish site attacks
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that supporting the IRGC is now a criminal offense in the UK, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The decision follows a series of arson and vandalism attacks on British Jewish sites.
Oxford University begins world-first human trial for Ebola vaccine
Researchers are conducting phase-one trials for the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, which uses the same chimp-adenovirus vector as the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab.
Portuguese airport strikes threaten UK summer holiday flights
Ground staff at Portuguese airports have announced weekend strikes throughout August, which are expected to impact check-in, baggage handling, and maintenance.
US and Iran exchange airstrikes and missiles threatening ceasefire deal
Middle East tensions have intensified as the U.S. and Iran engage in escalating fire, placing an interim ceasefire agreement in jeopardy.
NOCDO and local fitness centers tackle barriers to accessible exercise
Advocates and health centers in Greater Cleveland are working to improve fitness accessibility by addressing structural barriers and integrating smart exercise technology.
Iran accuses US of striking Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter
Iran claims a U.S. strike hit the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, a charge the Pentagon denies following its July 8 military operations.
Trump hails second night of US strikes on Iran as retribution
U.S. forces conducted a wide-ranging offensive against Iranian military infrastructure following attacks on commercial shipping. The IRGC retaliated with strikes against U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
London Tube strike forces commuters to seek alternative airport routes
RMT union strike action has brought London Underground services to a standstill, causing major disruption for airport commuters and leading to concert cancellations.
South Western Railway punctuality hits seven-year low after nationalisation
New data shows that 64.1 per cent of South Western Railway services arrived on time between April and December last year. The operator reports that it is working to address reliability issues inherited from the previous private sector operator.
London Northwestern and West Midlands rail strikes to disrupt services
Rail passengers face significant cancellations and reduced timetables as union members walk out over a rest-day working dispute. Check service updates.
London Northwestern and West Midlands rail strike to cause major disruption
TSSA union members are staging industrial action over a dispute, leading to significant staff shortages and a reduced timetable across the rail network. Passengers face extensive route closures and service cancellations throughout the affected period.