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Johnson Declines to Voice Opinion on Candidates in Tory Leadership Race
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UK Government Inaction Partly to Blame for Airport Disruptions: Industry Boss
July 11, 2022
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The UK government’s unwillingness to listen to the travel industry and address staff shortages has contributed to the continuing airport disruptions, the boss of a leading airline services company has said. The disruptions have lasted for months in the UK, resulting in thousands of flights being cancelled and many passengers being forced to wait for…
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