London's massive transport network came to a grinding halt on Friday as train and bus workers went on a strike over jobs, pay and conditions amid rising inflation in the United Kingdom.

France introduces tougher travel rules for the UK travelers in an attempt to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

The French government expresses anger at the UK's decision to end quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from European countries, except for France.

The UK's relationship with Belarus has all but collapsed after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps instructed British airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace.

Lorry drivers have clashed and scuffled with police all day at the port of Dover and surrounding areas as France refuses to open its border to British travelers.

As the deadline for the UK and the EU to come to terms on a trade deal, without which Britain may be obliged to follow WTO rules, fast approaches, it would appear the EU is on the verge of giving London one last chance.

The transport secretary is due to address Parliament later today about imposing fresh coronavirus-related restrictions at ports of entry to the UK.