London’s fifth-largest airport will submit an application to aviation regulators this week that could allow it to capture a larger share of the leisure travel market. Sky News has learned that the City of London will present a bid on Monday to change the take-off and landing slopes used by planes entering and leaving the … Read more
In a grim escalation of the conflict, Russia has launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine, focusing specifically on the country’s energy infrastructure during one of its harshest winters. This latest offensive, which took place on Wednesday, saw Russian forces bomb various installations, notably in Ukraine’s western regions, with more than … Read more
The Post Office is proposing a sharp increase in the fees banks pay to allow their customers to access its network, in a bid to secure additional funds to increase postmasters’ salaries. Sky News understands that more than two dozen banks and building societies are considering a proposal put to them recently by the Post … Read more
Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million for missing postal delivery targets. Regulator Ofcom said 74.7% of first class mail and 92.7% of second class mail were delivered on time in 2023/24. The targets were 93% and 98.5%. It is the second time Ofcom has fined Royal Mail since the pandemic and it “needs to … Read more