Australians to be offered half-price flights to boost local tourism

Australians will be able to buy half-price flights to a dozen domestic holiday spots under a…

Holidays: UK domestic cruises ‘could restart in May’

Domestic cruises in the UK could resume from 17 May, according to the maritime minister. Read…

Cathay Pacific posts record $2.8bn loss for 2020

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a record annual loss of $2.8bn (£2bn) for 2020.…

Thailand launches yacht quarantine for tourists

Visitors to Thailand can now spend their mandatory two-week coronavirus quarantine on a yacht. Read more…

Fears for 5,000 UK steel jobs as lender collapses

The principal financial backer of one of the UK’s largest industrial groups has fallen into administration.…

US sees jobs surge as hope for rebound rises

Hiring surged in the US last month as virus cases dropped, the vaccination campaign gained steam…

Cumbria shellfish producers call for water grading change

Shellfish companies in Cumbria are calling on the government to change the monitoring system that grades…

Tesla partners with nickel mine amid shortage fears

Tesla has decided to become a technical partner in a nickel mine – which is needed…

US suspends tariffs on single malt Scotch whisky

The US has agreed to suspend tariffs on UK goods including single malt whiskies that were…

Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak warns tax rises to follow spending spree

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that a spending spree to support workers and spur investment will…

Sands selling Las Vegas casino to bet big on Asia

Casino giant Las Vegas Sands is selling its world-famous Venetian casino in a $6.25bn (£4.5bn) deal…

Qantas launches ‘mystery flights’ to boost tourism

Qantas is launching “mystery flights” in a effort to boost domestic tourism across Australia and spark…