Police Charge Individual After Migrants Found in Lorry at Newhaven Ferry Port
Authorities have charged an individual with assisting unlawful entry into the UK after six migrants were discovered in the back of a lorry at Newhaven ferry port in East Sussex. The incident, which unfolded on Friday, prompted a swift response from emergency services, though fortunately, there have been no reported deaths. While the Home Office […]
Controversy Surrounds Former Apprentice Contestant Dr Asif Munaf
Former “The Apprentice” contestant Dr Asif Munaf finds himself embroiled in yet another controversy after being accused of making shocking comments about sex and women during his time on the show. Dr Munaf, who was recently dropped from a BBC spin-off show for making anti-Jewish remarks on social media, now faces further scrutiny for his […]
Boost in Flights to China from Gatwick: New Routes by Air China and China Southern
Addition of Air China and China Southern flights increases options for passengers and businesses. This summer, travelers in London and the South East will enjoy 10 additional weekly flights to China from London Gatwick, thanks to new routes introduced by leading airlines Air China and China Southern.
Starting June 1, Air China will operate daily flights to Beijing Capital Airport using A330-300 aircraft, followed by China Southern’s inauguration of a thrice-weekly service to Guangzhou on June 20 with Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
These expansions will increase Gatwick’s weekly flights to China to 26, complementing existing services to Shanghai (offered by China Eastern and Air China) and Zhengzhou (provided by China Southern). This is in addition to flights from Air India, Emirates, Saudia, Qatar Airways, the new services by Singapore Airlines, and flights to Baku by Azerbaijan Airlines, bringing the total to 85 weekly flights to Asia from Gatwick this summer.
The new routes are poised to enhance both personal travel and business opportunities, supporting regional and national economic growth. In 2023, the UK’s exports to China surged by 11.9%, reaching £37.5 billion.
Moreover, these flights are expected to stimulate the local tourism industry, with Chinese tourists having spent an average of £1,937 per visit to the UK and a total of £1.71 billion in 2019, as reported by Visit Britain.
Stephanie Wear, VP of Aviation Development at London Gatwick, expressed enthusiasm about the new China services, highlighting their potential to boost tourism and trade for London and the South East. She acknowledged the commitment of Air China and China Southern to expanding at Gatwick and looked forward to further enhancing the airport’s long-haul offerings, particularly to Asia.
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Vandalism Incident Causes Damage and Injury to No. 85 Bus
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Security Breach at Gatwick Airport: Man Boards Plane Without Passport or Boarding Pass
In a shocking security lapse at Gatwick Airport, a man managed to evade all security checks and board a Norwegian Air flight bound for Copenhagen without showing a passport or boarding pass. The incident, which occurred on February 5th, marks the second such security breach in a week, raising serious concerns about airport safety protocols. […]