Ethan Davies

New EU aviation rules set to take effect in mid‑2027 will require airlines to display ticket prices inclusive of hand luggage charges upfront and will prohibit carriers from denying return flights to passengers who miss outbound legs. The framework expands protections for travelers with reduced mobility and maintains compensation levels for delays and cancellations. Non‑EU airlines serving EU routes must follow the same standards, and UK passengers may receive similar rights as the government considers aligning domestic law with the changes.

The United States launched a new round of strikes across multiple Iranian locations after President Trump notified Congress of wartime powers, enabling 60 days of military action without formal congressional approval. U.S. Central Command said the operation targeted Iranian coastal defenses, missile and drone sites, and maritime assets to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping. Tensions escalated after Iran struck two UAE‑flagged tankers, killing one person and injuring eight, while the UAE condemned the attack and warned of a possible response. Oil prices rose following the renewed conflict, and the resumption of hostilities signaled the breakdown of a recently agreed ceasefire.

Morrisons is offering a £2,000 incentive to encourage franchisees from competing convenience brands to switch to its expanding Morrisons Daily network. The company aims to accelerate growth across its more than 1,600 convenience stores and is also doubling its refer‑a‑friend bonus while launching a Hot Weather Club providing supplies during high temperatures. Morrisons highlights its commitment to supporting franchise partners as it seeks to increase the proportion of franchised stores following the boost provided by its 2022 acquisition of McColls.

A major Thames Water outage has caused water supply issues across parts of London, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire during the UK’s third summer heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach 33C. Seventeen postcodes are affected, with some residents reporting no water. Thames Water has acknowledged multiple infrastructure problems and promised further updates by Thursday morning.

Water supply disruptions affected areas across London, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire during a heatwave, with Thames Water citing separate incidents including a burst water main and ongoing investigations into the causes. An amber heat alert remains in place as temperatures rise, and impacted postcodes were listed for residents. Thames Water apologised and said teams were working overnight to restore normal service.