Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel snapped up the UK’s third biggest rail freight firm in a £31m deal today.

HEAD shop products will continue to change at an “unprecedented speed” in order to circumvent legal controls, the EU’s drugs agency has said.

THE European Union’s drug and police agencies have launched a joint investigation into amphetamine-type ‘legal highs’ on sale in head shops and over the internet.

Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel slashed charges for its rail freight business today after traffic slipped to one-tenth of its design capacity.

British freight rail operator EWS today looked set for German ownership after talks on a possible €370m sale were reported to be at an advanced stage.

Rail freight operator EWS was today fined £4.1m (€6m) following complaints about anti-competitive behaviour in 2001 and 2002.

Efforts by Eurotunnel to take on low-cost airlines and overhaul the contracts it holds with hauliers showed early signs of paying off today.

Beleaguered Channel Tunnel group Eurotunnel today placated long-suffering investors with news of higher revenues and traffic.

Debt-laden Eurotunnel today said it could go bust in two years’ time as it posted another damaging fall in income from its car and truck shuttles.

Workers at British rail freight firm EWS are to launch a campaign of industrial action after talks aimed at resolving a row over jobs and conditions broke down, it was announced today.

Debt-laden Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel today admitted its financial position was “worrying” after half-year losses ballooned to £82m (€124m).

Troubled Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel could be thrown a £900m (€1.3bn) lifeline as it battles widening losses, it was reported today.

A freight train smashed into a lorry today after the vehicle left the road and crashed on to the line.

A freight train has hit a lorry on the line near Mannigtree, Essex, UK, early this morning, British Transport Police said.