Ryanair expects to lose £800million in 2021 as it warns of ‘most challenging year’ amid Covid

European beach holidays could be back this summer, Ryanair’s top boss has today predicted – but only if the success of Britain’s vaccine roll-out continues.  Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of the budget airline, said he believes there could be a huge surge in demand for flights to Spain, Greece, Italy and Portugal this summer. … Read more

Two rail lines shut in 1960s will reopen as transport officials pledge £800million

Two rail lines shut in 1960s will reopen as transport officials put £800million towards Bicester-Bletchley and Newcastle-Ashington projects Department for Transport said £760m will support next phase of East West Rail Reinstates services between Bicester, Oxfordshire and Bletchley shut in 1968 £34m boost is also going to old line between Newcastle and Ashington  By Daily Mail … Read more

Charity donations soared by £800million in the first months of Covid-19 pandemic, research suggests 

Charity donations soared by £800million in the first months of coronavirus pandemic, research suggests The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) found a rise in donations despite uncertainty The public donated a total of £5.4billion between January and June this year  CAF said some causes suffered huge losses as donors shifted to support NHS By Daily Mail … Read more