The Times says Prime Minister Andy Burnham is looking to relax some of Labour’s net zero targets, as part of his plan to tackle the cost of living crisis. The paper quotes the new energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, who said that the government “would not stick rigidly to the pledge made by her predecessor”. It says the Department of Transport is currently considering the zero-emission vehicle mandate, which stipulates what proportion of cars sold each year must be electric.
NEW travel rules are due to come into force next week impacting British families – but for the better.
From July 8, more children will be able to use eGates at UK airports.
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UK airport eGate rules are changing next weekCredit: Alamy
The new rules will allow children aged eight and nine, who are at least 120cm tall to use eGates when accompanied by an adult.
The height restriction is in place as kids need to be able to see and be captured by the biometric screens at the gates.
Under the current rules, children needed to be 10-years-old to use the eGates and prior to 2023, kids needed to be 12-years-old to use them.
This meant families with younger children would have to go in the standard queue to see a border force officer, which usually involves a longer process and wait time.
The change means that around 1.5million more children can use the gates.
The rule change will impact 13 airports across the UK that currently use eGates, including:
London Heathrow
London Gatwick
London City
London Luton
London Stansted
Manchester
Birmingham
Bristol
East Midlands
Newcastle
Cardiff
Edinburgh
Glasgow
These rules will also impact other travel methods from the UK to Europe such as Eurostar and the Eurotunnel.
It will also affect people travelling from non-Schengen countries in Europe along with the US, Australia and Japan.
Minister for Migration and Citizenship, Mike Tapp said: “Travel with young children can be stressful for parents.”
“By expanding eGate access, more families can experience a swifter and smoother journey home – freeing up precious time thissummer holiday season.”
Karen Dee, Chief Executive of AirportsUK, the trade body for UK airports, said: “This is a welcome development as it will give more families the ability to take advantage of this technology, speeding up the border process and reducing waiting times for many.”
EVENT staff were seen rolling out a pink carpet at Madison Square Garden ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored wedding celebrations.
The A-list couple are reportedly tying the knot this week and hosting a lavish multi-day bash, with a huge event at the iconic New York City venue.
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Pink carpet was rolled down the steps outside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s New York wedding venue on TuesdayCredit: Spencer Clinton/The U.S. SunTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los AngelesCredit: GettyWorkers spent a while rolling out the carpet but then had to pull it up as they were told it was too earlyCredit: Spencer Clinton/The U.S. SunA truck was also seen arriving from Printhead Studio that produces seamless fabric backdropsCredit: Spencer Clinton/The U.S. Sun
Reports suggest 1,000 people have been invited to the festivities from July 2 to July 4, including an intimate 100-person gathering.
Photos and video footage obtained exclusively by The U.S. Sun show the hustle and bustle had already begun outside of MSG in the sweltering summer heat.
On Tuesday afternoon, a team of construction workers were seen rolling out a salmon-pink carpet down a series of steps at the VIP South Entrance as passers-by gathered to watch.
More than a dozen workers spent time making sure the entrance was fit for royalty as they smoothed down the carpet and trimmed the edges.
One of the staffers was seen wearing a T-shirt from Flemington Department Store in Raritan Township, New Jersey.
Asked what the carpet was for, one of the workers said, “A wedding.”
Another told The U.S. Sun that Taylor was hosting an event on Friday, although the ceremony was on another day.
According to Page Six, the carpet was later ripped off the stairs because it wasn’t meant to be rolled out yet.
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A truck from Printhead Studio was also seen pulling up outside the venue.
The company produces seamless fabric backdrops up to 16 feet high for events, suggesting large curtains or decorative draping could be part of the setup.
Some event staff appeared to have flown in from Los Angeles, including stagehands, and said they were “excited” to be part of the celebrations, even if it meant working in the heat.
Manufactured white backer, often used as a structural foundation for temporary event installations, was also seen arriving at a separate entrance.
The U.S. Sun also spotted a worker wearing a T-shirt for Disco Pixel Productions, an New York-based technology design firm specializing in video and projection support for Broadway, touring theater, and live events.
Instagram photographs show the business was involved in the production of Wicked The Musical.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been tight-lipped about their upcoming weddingCredit: GettyManufactured white backer was seen piled up outside of the venue as huge installations are reportedly planned for inside the venueCredit: Spencer Clinton/The U.S. SunA poster featuring Taylor Swift was also seen displayed on the side of the venue, along with other iconic starsCredit: Spencer Clinton/The U.S. SunHuge rolls of carpet was brought in earlier in the day as people began to gather by the stairs hoping for a glimpse of the actionCredit: Spencer Clinton/The U.S. Sun
City permits have also been filed to close sections of West 31st Street and West 33rd Street around Madison Square Garden during the celebrations.
According to multiple reports, both vehicles and pedestrians will be barred from the affected areas while tents and canopies are erected to shield guests arriving at the venue.
Reported attendees will include Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Zoe Kravitz, the Haim sisters, Suki Waterhouse and members of the Kansas City Chiefs organization, while Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw have reportedly been lined up to perform.
Several of Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs teammates are also said to have booked rooms around this time at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
Additionally, Amtrak police officers who typically patrol the station beneath the arena have reportedly been warned that the celebrity couple’s nuptials will be held at the venue.
The New York Times also reported that people who work for Taylor have been spotted at Rock Lititz, a production company in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which constructs major concert sets.
Thousands will also flock to New York and New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup game on July 5 at MetLife Stadium, adding to the city’s already overcrowded streets.
Some fans believe that the lovebirds could host a smaller celebration at a different venue before that, but clues have already sent them on a wild goose chase over where the nuptials might be.
Taylor and Travis were originally thought to get married in a fairytale wedding in Rhode Island on June 13.
