Passengers at Gatwick Airport have had their flights delayed or cancelled because of a massive power outage brought chaos to Spain, Portugal and the south of France. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ground handling staff at Gatwick Airport have gone on strike over the Easter weekend, after rejecting a last-minute deal. The walkout by members of the Unite union raises concerns over delays and disruption for holidaymakers travelling through the airport.
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander promises to “restore certainty” for British car manufacturers as Sir Keir Starmer announces he will relax rules around electric vehicles after carmakers were hit by President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Sir Keir Starmer visited a Halfords repair shop in Cambridge with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to see the damage caused by potholes to vehicles. The prime minister warned councils to prove they're tackling the issue or risk losing funding. An additional ÂŁ4.8 billion will be allocated to roadworks, with councils required to publish progress reports, or face losing 25% of their funding boost. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander called the Heathrow substation fire an "unprecedented event of very significant magnitude" after it halted flights for 18 hours. She praised firefighters and staff for their response, noting backup generators kept critical systems running but couldn’t power the entire airport. The government and Heathrow have launched investigations into resilience planning and infrastructure lessons. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The prime minister has hosted a tea party at Downing Street to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria met World War II veterans after stepping out of Number 10 holding a tray of cakes. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
HMS Belfast has conducted a gun salute to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The now-retired war vessel was hosting a private event to mark the occasion as its 6 inch, 4 inch and anti-aircraft guns fired in a pyrotechnic re-enactment. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A military procession marches past the Cenotaph marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and in honour of those who served during the Second World War in central London. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria have arrived at the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace where they will observe events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As crowds begin to line The Mall, one royal family superfan who arrived last night says he is looking forward to "the great moment" of the military procession and the flypast. John Loughrey, dressed fully in royal memorabilia, says he will always remember those who fought for Europe's freedom. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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