We have put together a round-up of all the latest news, weather, and travel information for Tuesday, April 19, that will get you caught up and ready for the day as half price rail fares have been announced to help with the pressures of the cost of living. The cheaper travel, available on off-peak fares for April and May has been dubbed the 'Great British Rail Sale', with the Department for Transport hoping the scheme will help hard-pressed households facing rising bills and soaring inflation to afford trips across the UK and boost domestic tourism.
The sale, said to be the first of its kind, is expected to cut some journeys between London and Cardiff from £47 to £25. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, referring to the end of coronavirus restrictions in a video to advertise the sale, said: "We've had two years of living life virtually. It is time to get real and visit our beautiful country."
Discounted tickets will go on sale from Tuesday, April 19, with passengers eligible to travel for less on off-peak fares between April 25 and May 27. Officials said offering half-price rail tickets was "one of the ways" the Government was helping to support families with the cost of living, having previously announced measures to defer energy costs and offer council tax discounts for some households.
