Commuter rail strike talks resume as London braces for another disrupted week
Unions and operators return to the table after a weekend of cancelled services across the South East.
Ferry disruption hits island supply chains across western Scotland
Cancelled sailings leave shops rationing fresh goods and patients rescheduling care.
A run of cancelled and delayed ferries across western Scotland left island retailers short of chilled stock and forced some hospital appointments onto later boats.
“We plan shelves around the timetable. When the timetable vanishes, so does the lettuce.”
Operators blamed a mix of weather windows and vessel availability. MSPs called for clearer passenger communications before the summer peak.
Related stories
Heat-health advice updated as England faces another warm spell
Public health officials urge simple precautions for older adults and outdoor workers.
GP appointment backlogs ease in several northern trusts
Same-week slots improve, but evening cover remains patchy for working carers.