Coach companies have warned that record diesel costs could lead to reductions in services, including school transport, while haulage businesses say escalating fuel bills are forcing hundreds of operators to close. The average cost of diesel at UK filling stations climbed above £2 a litre last week, setting a new high as the conflict in the Middle East continues to affect worldwide fuel supplies. Alison Edwards, policy director at the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), said fuel

The British Museum has announced adjustments to the way visitors access its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition following complaints about lengthy queues and overcrowded conditions. The new arrangements will include extended opening times, an audio guide, more seating and improved signs throughout the visitor route. A museum representative said interest in the 11th-century embroidery had been “remarkable”, while accepting that some guests had faced waits far longer than expected. Some visitors said they