Aviation & Consumer Protection: The UK Government has responded to a petition from 15,540+ people pushing for a change to cabin rules so “small pets” can travel in the aircraft cabin on flights into the UK, despite current rules banning pets in cabins on commercial flights. Travel Safety: Five Italian tourists have died in a Maldives cave-diving accident in Vaavu Atoll, with searches continuing for four more divers after the group went exploring caves at around 50 metres. Booking Warnings: A BBC expert is urging travellers to book flights and hotels together for stronger protection, warning that separate bookings can leave you stuck with costs if a flight is cancelled. Industry Shock: A major UK cake factory supplying retailers has entered administration, putting 120 jobs at risk. Local UK Disruption: Leeds Bradford Airport warns of an overnight road closure on a main access route during half-term, with diversions and up to 30 minutes extra journey time for some travellers. Health Alert: Welsh officials say a small number of residents linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius are under precautionary testing and self-isolation under UK quarantine rules.