63% of smartphone buyers have noticed prices rising and half plan to wait for holiday sales, new Counterpoint data shows. With Galaxy and iPhone prices climbing on memory costs, Black Friday could be the smartest time for UK buyers to upgrade.
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Ryanair's Michael O'Leary warns fares could rise 20 percent next summer on high fuel costs, while easyJet has cut 1.4 million UK winter seats. What it means for your winter and summer 2027 holiday budgets.
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Unite's ballot of more than 60 Loganair cabin crew opened on 8 October and closes on 27 October. Why crew are voting, what the airline says, and when any strike could affect UK flights.
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Italy's October strike wave hits Florence's airport tram today, 10 October, after Milan's 24-hour strike yesterday. Everything UK travellers need to know about the 16 October aviation strike day and the rest of the month's calendar.
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Apple's first foldable iPhone goes on pre-order on Friday 16 October, but UK buyers can set up their iPhone Duo pre-order from Monday 12 October. Here is how the Get Ready process works, and why it could matter with launch stock expected to be limited.
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Brussels Airport saw around 140 flights cancelled on 9 October as ground-handler Alyzia joined a national demonstration. What happened, your UK261 rights, and the Monday 12 October transport warning for Belgium.
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The Leeds Bradford Airport strike on 16 to 18 October is one week away with no settlement in sight. Around 130 Unite members plan to walk out at the start of half term, hitting Jet2, Ryanair and Wizz Air.
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The French airline crew strike for 17 to 21 October is still in force, but the government has promised an implementing decree by mid-October. What the latest development means for UK travellers flying to France.
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easyJet's Portugal cabin crew strike ended 6 October after 443 cancellations, but a second walkout is set for 19 to 23 December. What UK travellers booking Christmas flights to Lisbon, Porto and Faro need to know.
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Fires, real ale and proper Sunday roasts at the end of a crisp walk. Here is our guide to the cosiest country pubs near London for autumn, from the Chilterns to the South Downs.
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11 October 2026
11 October 2026
