Businesses await energy price plan and train strikes return

Elsewhere, there is set to be more travel disruption around the UK from early October as rail unions announce new strike days in their ongoing disputes over pay and jobs.

Spain, meanwhile, is easing some of its Covid rules for British visitors, while Wales is considering introducing a tourist tax on overnight stays in the country.

Here are the headlines travel woke up to on Wednesday (21 September).

UK firms’ energy bills could be cut by a third

Businesses could have their energy bills cut by a third under a new government plan set to be announced on Wednesday (21 September). Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg is expected to reveal a cap on wholesale energy costs for business customers which will apply from 1 October. (BBC News)

Truss plans sweeping tax cuts

New prime minister Liz Truss has hinted that her government will prioritise cutting taxes as she stresses the importance of economic “freedom”. Truss made the comments as she visited New York for a UN meeting ahead of an emergency budget on Friday. (Various)

Spain scraps Covid travel form but jab, recovery or test rule remains

Spain has removed the requirement for British holidaymakers to complete a health declaration form and present it on arrival in the destination. But UK travellers will still have to provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative Covid test. (The Independent)

London Marathon and Tory conference set to be impacted by rail strikes

Unions have announced dates for strike action across the UK rail network in early October, which are likely to affect both the London Marathon and the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. (Sky News)

Wales may join Scotland by introducing tourist tax

Wales could join Scotland in introducing a “tourist tax” on visitors in a bid to combat unsustainable tourism. The Welsh government has launched a public consultation on proposals to give local authorities the power to introduce a levy on people staying overnight in accommodation. (The Times)

American Airlines hit by data breach

US carrier American Airlines has confirmed that it has been the victim of a data breach with an “unauthorised actor” gaining access to the personal information of some customers and employees. (Reuters)