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The UK government and engine giant Rolls-Royce have announced a £2.5 billion strategic plan to develop the next generation of aircraft engines

Budapest Airport is expanding its flight network for the winter season, with a significant increase in seats, four new easyJet routes to the UK, more flights to Scandinavia and expanded connectivity to China

After being closed to the public for over 30 years, one of the UK capital's biggest cultural projects is set to open in November with a museum housing a transformed historic complex

More than 90,000 customers remained without electricity across Great Britain on October 25 as Storm Boelo's high winds and fallen trees slowed repair work

Belarusian airline Belavia is expanding its Thailand network with scheduled flights to Bangkok and Phuket, as visitor numbers from Belarus continue to grow

The planned weekend closure of the M42 near Birmingham Airport has been postponed because strong winds make it unsafe to operate cranes and heavy machinery

Southern Rail warns of delays, cancellations and revised services as Storm Austen brings strong winds and fallen trees. Bus replacements are operating on part of the Uckfield route

Storm Austen threatens southern England and Wales before Storm Boelo brings further strong winds and heavy rain to northern parts of the UK

Virgin Atlantic has launched a seasonal nonstop London Heathrow–Phuket service, operating three times weekly through March 26, 2027, to meet winter demand

For the first time ever, Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities will attend the WTM tourism fair in London. The country is touting a significant increase in tourists from the UK

Birmingham Airport warns passengers of Air-Rail Link delays due to maintenance work scheduled until February, along with possible check-in area queues due to construction work. Also: beware of new liquids carrying rules

Birmingham Airport was closed for safety reasons, and many passengers spent the night there: "Our runway has reopened on a reduced basis." Amsterdam Airport has also been dealing with the effects of the harsh weather for several days, and many flights have been canceled

Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed

After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience

British Airways is relaunching its London City-Madrid route with 11 weekly flights. The city airport is reporting increased demand for winter destinations and is continuing to improve operations, with more aircraft types being able to land there

BTP will trial Live Facial Recognition at busy London stations, testing how well it helps identify wanted suspects and how the public responds; on average, over three million daily journeys are made across Great Britain

Eastern Airways has announced the immediate suspension of operations and the cancellation of all flights. Passengers are urged to check refund options; some train companies will allow free travel in economy class

British Foreign Office updates travel warning for Thailand, advising against staying within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia border, including Ko Chang islands