London-based travel company Trav Expert Limited has ceased trading, affecting bookings made through its Best4trips, Travel Crew, and Air Waay brands. The collapse triggers the ATOL financial protection scheme, which allows eligible customers to seek refunds for cancelled holiday packages and flight-only bookings.

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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with an increased majority, returning to Parliament while warning the Labour Party that this is a final chance to address voter demands. The victory has intensified speculation regarding a potential leadership challenge to Keir Starmer as senior party figures call for Burnham’s return to the front bench.

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