Why you should head to Taiwan if you're a fan of scenic railway journeys
The latest episode of Channel 5’s documentary series The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys, has the inside track on several of the island’s most eye-catching train trips.
The latest episode of Channel 5’s documentary series The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys, has the inside track on several of the island’s most eye-catching train trips.
Long-haul flights face duty rise under plans to make passengers on higher-polluting plane journeys pay more The Treasury is considering introducing higher taxes for long-haul flights Holidaymakers would see increased flight tax to Australia, New Zealand & Peru Would help cut taxes for domestic flights, currently charged at £26 for return By Daniel Martin and … Read more
Long-haul flights face duty rise under plans to make passengers on higher-polluting plane journeys pay more The Treasury is considering introducing higher taxes for long-haul flights Holidaymakers would see increased flight tax to Australia, New Zealand & Peru Would help cut taxes for domestic flights, currently charged at £26 for return By Daniel Martin and … Read more
Police officers based at Bristol Airport are stopping passengers and checking if their journeys are essential after the government made it illegal to go on holiday abroad. Under Covid-19 restrictions, people must stay at home and must not travel without a legally permitted reason. It is illegal to travel abroad for holidays and other leisure … Read more
Revealed: How to cut the cost of train travel, from joining the railcard revolution to splitting tickets on long-distance journeys Most railcards cost around £30 a year and can cut off-peak fares by a third Splitting tickets is perfectly legal and a number of websites offer advice on it Two-for-one fares are also available on … Read more
The significant reduction in vehicle journeys at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown – which saw traffic levels fall by as much as 80 per cent – did not reduce the level of toxic ‘fine’ particles in Scotland’s air, according to experts at the University of Stirling. A new report published today shows that harmful particulate matter … Read more
Luxury rooms with en-suites, fine dining, spas, stunning countryside views. Not only can you find these at Britain’s luxury hotels, but also on its railways (and yes, even spas). Here we present some of the loveliest rail journeys in Britain, from the real-life Hogwarts Express to epic Pullman services. Scroll down for the inside track … Read more
Rip off at the pumps: Drivers who fill up at motorway petrol stations are paying up to an extra £19 per tank It can cost £18.70 more to fill up a family car on motorway than at a supermarket AA research exposed fuel companies upping petrol prices as traffic increases 34p a litre gap is one … Read more
Drivers who fill up at motorway petrol stations are paying up to an extra £19 because they are charged an extra 34p per litre It can cost £18.70 more to fill up a family car on motorway than at a supermarket AA research exposed fuel companies upping petrol prices as traffic increases 34p a litre gap … Read more