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People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched. Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Marc Ashdown - Business correspondent; Nick Edser - Business reporter Mon, 19 October 2026 at 12:22 am UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
Heathrow third runway may be delayed to 2039
Heathrow Airport has warned that its planned third runway might be delayed by four years due to planning and regulatory issues. The government had hoped the new runway at the UK's busiest airport, estimated to cost £49bn, would open by 2035. But Heathrow sees this deadline as increasingly difficult to deliver without further steps to simplify the planning process. It said on Saturday that it hoped to secure planning permission by 2029 and then open the runway "within a decade".
Heathrow Airport's third runway may be delayed to 2039
Heathrow Airport has warned that its planned third runway might be delayed by four years due to planning and regulatory issues. The government had hoped the new runway at the UK's busiest airport, estimated to cost £49bn, would open by 2035. But Heathrow sees this deadline as increasingly difficult to deliver without further steps to simplify the planning process. It said on Saturday that it hoped to secure planning permission by 2029 and then open the runway "within a decade".
Heathrow Airport's third runway may be delayed to 2039
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'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
Growing up in Manchester, Mia Tanswell didn't give her accent much thought - until her first week at university in Loughborough. "I knew people were going to notice that I was northern and that I didn't speak the 'Queen's English'," the 22-year-old says. "Definitely in seminars I would sometimes feel like my accent would sound a bit less intellectual than other people, especially if I was the only northern student in the classroom." She's not alone.
Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices
Vehicles from a host of major car manufacturers did not contain devices alleged to have allowed them to cheat on emissions tests, a judge at the High Court has ruled. More than a dozen manufacturers are being sued by around 1.6 million motorists over claims that several diesel vehicles made from 2009 onwards contained "prohibited defeat devices" (PDDs). The cases involved 20 "sample vehicles" made by five manufacturers: Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Nissan, Ford, and Peugeot and Citroen.
EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover
EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with a US investment firm over a potential takeover offer worth around £5.2 billion. The low-cost Luton-based airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from Castlelake, which owns a stake of about 2.14% in EasyJet through the funds it manages. It said those offers had been worth £6.50, £5.60, £6 and £6.25 a share, and has previously accused Castlelake of trying to buy it "on the cheap".
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists have banned filming on phones at their concerts [Getty Images] When Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl, he promised fans an intimate gig. But the former Beatle went a step further than most by agreeing to engineer a makeshift "lockdown" on selfies and filming at the concert. All 4,500 fans had to place their mobile phones in lockable pouches for the duration of the concert, and enjoyed the gig completely "phone-free".
Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
Marc Ashdown - Business correspondent; Nick Edser - Business reporter Sun, December 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM UTC 2 min read A revamp of train timetables has come into effect across the country, involving some of the most significant changes for nearly a decade. Rail operators are promising more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes as a result of the changes, with the East Coast Main Line to benefit the most.
Crackdown on fake vapes to include digital QR tags
Rogue traders selling illegal vapes could face £10,000 fines and a potential prison sentence under new rules designed to tackle the booming business in unlicensed e-cigarettes, the government has said. A raft of new measures is set to be announced in the Budget on Wednesday, including new powers for the Border Force and the tax authority, HMRC. All vapes sold in the UK will be required to carry a digital stamp, including a QR code, so that consumers and enforcement officers can identify fakes.
Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find
Nature is not a blocker to housing growth and the government risks missing both its housing and nature targets if it views it as such, a cross-party group of MPs has warned in a new report. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill overrides existing habitat protections, which the government has suggested is a barrier to its target to build 1.5 million houses by the end of this parliament.
Harrods sets aside more than £60m for abuse compensation
[Getty Images] Harrods has set aside more than £60m in its plan to compensate alleged victims of historical abuse. More than 100 employees of the luxury department store are expected to claim up to £385,000 each via the redress scheme which is open until March 2026. The scheme, launched in March, provides to victims who claim they have suffered abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who died in 2023.
Spending Review to include £86bn science and tech package
An £86bn package for the science and technology sector will help fund research into drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries, the government has said ahead of Wednesday's Spending Review. The package also includes up to £500m for regions across the UK with local leaders having a say on how it is spent, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said.
UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'
UK steelmakers said US President Donald Trump's decision to double import taxes on steel and aluminium to 50% is "yet another body blow" to the industry. Trade group UK Steel warned some orders could be delayed or cancelled, with uncertainty surrounding some shipments which are already halfway across the Atlantic. Trump's new 50% import tax will come into effect on Wednesday. It will replace the 25% import tax that the US president announced earlier this year.
Body Shop's remaining stores rescued from administration
[Getty Images] The Body Shop has been rescued from administration, in a deal that appears to secure the immediate future for 1,300 shop and office workers. A consortium led by the British cosmetics tycoon Mike Jatania has acquired the ethical beauty brand's 113 UK stores which remain trading, for an undisclosed sum. The specialist investment firm Auréa Group will also gain control of the Body Shop's assets in Australia and North America, in a deal which was finalised late on Friday.
Cineworld to shut six branches as part of restructure
Cineworld has announced plans to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a wide-ranging restructuring plan. Part of the world's second largest cinema chain, the business - which has 101 locations in the UK and Ireland - has struggled since the Covid pandemic and with the rise in streaming services. The affected sites are: Glasgow Parkhead, Bedford, Hinckley, Loughborough, Yate and Swindon Circus.
Holidaymakers going to EU caught out by 10-year-passport rule
Holidaymakers are being warned not to get caught out by the "passport 10 year rule" which can ruin EU travel plans. UK travellers used to be able to carry up to nine months from an old passport over onto a new one. But post-Brexit, EU countries will not accept passports issued more than 10 years ago. Home Office data suggests 32 million people had applied for passports that if granted would be over 10 years old. Among them is Nathan Barnes who was refused boarding on a flight to France.
Holidaymakers going to EU caught out by 10-year-passport rule
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John Lewis planning major workforce cuts over five years
John Lewis has confirmed it is planning to further cut its workforce over the next five years. Up to 11,000 jobs at the retail partnership - amounting to 10% of the workforce - could reportedly go, according to the Guardian. John Lewis said the losses would include redundancies and not replacing vacant positions. It would not confirm numbers to the BBC, but said plans to return the business to profit would mean cuts.
Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money
While interest rates may have peaked at 5.25%, holding steady at that level since August, but it may be some time before they start to fall. That means for the 1.6 million UK homeowners whose cheap fixed rate deals are due to expire by the end of December 2024, higher costs will be inevitable when they come to remortgage.
One in 10 mothers with under-fours quit work over childcare, says charity
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One in 10 mothers with under-fours quit work over childcare, says charity Original
About a quarter of a million mothers with young children have left their jobs due to childcare pressures, research by an equal rights charity suggests. Large numbers of women were missing out on career opportunities for the same reason, the research indicated. More mothers are working than ever before, said the Fawcett Society. But they were facing what amounted to a "motherhood penalty" as their careers weren't progressing, it said.
Mortgage rates: Five ways to save money
Headlines about interest rates are generally grim for mortgage customers, and the Bank of England has now increased rates to 5.25%. About 1.6 million UK homeowners with a fixed rate will see their deal come to an end by December 2024, according to UK Finance, and these people will face higher costs when they look to remortgage.
Five tips for saving money on your mortgage Original
Business Correspondent, BBC News Headlines about interest rates are grim for mortgage customers, and 1.6 million UK homeowners with a fixed rate will see their deal come to an end by December 2024, according to UK Finance. With the help of the some of the UK's leading mortgage experts, here are a few tips on coping with rising costs. If you still have some time on a low fixed-rate deal, your mortgage could work harder for you now.
Mortgage help 'under review', says Michael Gove
Media caption, Watch: Mortgage help under review, says housing secretary By Tom Espiner, Laura Kuenssberg & Marc Ashdown BBC News Help for people struggling with their mortgages is being kept "under review", cabinet minister Michael Gove has said. But any financial assistance would be a decision for the Treasury, he told Laura Kuenssberg. He also warned any help similar to Covid or energy bill schemes risked driving up interest rates further.
Crispin Odey is leaving hedge fund after sexual misconduct allegations, partners say
By Marc Ashdown, Business Correspondent and Thomas Mackintosh in London BBC News June 10, 2023 Updated 29 minutes ago Partners at a well-known financial firm announced that founder Crispin Odey is leaving the company amid allegations of sexual harassment. The move follows a report in the Financial Times that 13 women had accused Mr Odey of sexual harassment or assault over a 25-year period. Mr Odey vigorously denies the allegations.
Crispin Odey: City boss quits firm after sexual misconduct claims Original
By Marc Ashdown, Business Correspondent & Thomas Mackintosh in London BBC News A City financier is leaving the company he founded after sexual harassment allegations. Crispin Odey's departure from Odey Asset Management follows a Financial Times report that 13 women accused him of sexual harassment or assault over 25 years. Mr Odey strenuously denies the claims and told the paper they were "rubbish". In a statement the hedge fund said it took "all allegations of misconduct extremely seriously".
Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450 Original
Image source, Getty Images By Marc Ashdown Business Correspondent, BBC News Energy bills for a typical household are expected to fall by nearly £450 from July, according to new forecasts. Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight predicts bills could drop by as much as £446 under a new official price cap set to be announced by Ofgem on 25 May. A typical user pays no more than £2,500 a year for their energy because of the Government's Energy Price Guarantee.
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