Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.
The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.
The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.