This continued double-figure rate of inflation, though, means another rise in interest rates is likely on Thursday (15 December) according to the country’s national papers.

Meanwhile, postal workers have joined train drivers on strike, with some airport staff set to stage their own action over the coming days.

Here are the key national headlines affecting the travel industry on Wednesday 14 December. 

Rate of inflation dipped last month

UK inflation declined to 10.7% in November as the momentum behind the rising cost of food and energy began to ease amid growing fears of a long recession. A drop in the consumer prices index figure was slightly bigger than expected by analysts. (The Guardian)

Inflation rate signals Bank of England move

Consumer Price Index inflation is down from 11.1% the previous month in October - the highest rate in 41years - when energy bills shot up again. Inflation is also still five times higher than the Bank of England target of 2% - which means interest rates are likely to rise again tomorrow. Analysts are forecasting the base rate to rise from 3% to 3.5%. (Daily Mirror)

Postal workers join rail staff on strike

Strikes are picking up pace in the run-up to Christmas as workers squeezed by rising costs fight for higher pay. Rail workers will walk out for a second day, while Royal Mail employees are also striking. Baggage handlers will join them on Friday. (BBC News)

Man goes missing on Madeira

A British man has gone missing while out running on Madeira, his family has said. Darren Kay, 52, was on holiday with his partner in the town of Calheta when the couple went on a run together on Sunday. Mr Kay, from Sedbergh in Cumbria, decided to carry on by himself but never returned. (BBC News)