There are warnings today (Wednesday 14 September) that help to pay businesses’ energy bills will not come in time for the end of fixed rates this autumn.
Meanwhile, Heathrow flights face disruption because of events surrounding the Queen’s death, while Center Parcs has backtracked on plans to close on the day of her funeral.
Here are the travel headlines making national bulletins on Wednesday 14 September.
Businesses warned of delay on energy help
Companies have been warned by government officials they will have to wait longer than households for help from its £150 billion energy package due to the difficulty of launching a support system before November. Hundreds of thousands of companies reach the end of fixed-price energy contracts in October. (Financial Times)
Heathrow flights to be disrupted before and during Queen’s funeral
Flights from Heathrow will be disrupted over the coming days as airport bosses try to ensure no aircraft noise disrupts events following the Queen’s death. Flights will be disrupted today between 1.50pm and 3.40pm. (Daily Mirror)
Unemployment lowest since 1974
UK unemployment fell to its lowest rate since the early 1970s this summer even as the economy stalled. The Office for National Statistics said the unemployment rate sank to 3.6% in the three months to July, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous quarter. (Financial Times)
Center Parcs’ bank holiday closure U-turn
Center Parcs has backtracked over a decision to ask guests to leave its sites on the day of the Queen’s funeral. The firm said it had made the decision "as a mark of respect" and to allow employees to "be part of this historic moment", but the move prompted complaints from angry holidaymakers online. (BBC News)
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