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09 Dec 2015 Transport

Don’t let the death of a driver be the catalyst for action at Calais says RHA

For the thousands of hauliers travelling through the Port of Calais on the last leg of the journey towards the UK, their lives are now being put in an untenable situation as a result of the increase in migrant activity.

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07 Dec 2015 Transport

Forth Road Bridge closure will have a massive cost impact on Scottish hauliers says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned that the Scottish Government do not seem to fully appreciate the economic impact that the closure of the Forth Road Bridge will have on the haulage industry in Scotland.

07 Dec 2015 Transport

Disabled people deserve a better deal on public transport

Shadow transport minister Daniel Zeichner says Tory cuts are leaving disabled people isolated from medical help and employment.

04 Dec 2015 Transport

Why we need a Pavement Parking Act

Ahead of today's second reading, Simon Hoare MP calls upon Parliament to back his Pavement Parking (Protection of Vulnerable Pedestrians) Bill.

Mr Cameron: don’t worry, a longer runway, not a third runway is the sensible way forward for airport expansion

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04 Dec 2015 Transport

Mr Cameron: don’t worry, a longer runway, not a third runway is the sensible way forward for airport expansion

Heathrow Hub suggests that its alternative 'Extended Northern Runway' option is cheaper, simpler and politically & socially acceptable than other airport expansion opportunities.

The Heathrow debate must ensure the UK remains 'at the heart of the global economy'

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03 Dec 2015 Transport

The Heathrow debate must ensure the UK remains 'at the heart of the global economy'

Heathrow responds to a recent PoliticsHome article by Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Baroness Randerson and notes a final Government decision on airport expansion is expected before the end of the year.

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30 Nov 2015 Transport

Rob Flello MP calls for urgent action to protect British HGV in Calais

Following a visit to witness for himself the mayhem at the Port of Calais, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group onFreight Transport, Rob Flello (@RobFlelloMP) said: Despite Eurotunnel now becoming a fortress, the access roads have become like a virtual war zone, unsafe for motorists and professional drivers.

Scottish constituencies ‘worst in UK for road safety,’ new research finds

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30 Nov 2015 Transport

Scottish constituencies ‘worst in UK for road safety,’ new research finds

New research reveals Britain’s most dangerous areas for road accidents by parliamentary constituency, with areas north of the border coming out worst.

Why I changed my view on Heathrow expansion

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30 Nov 2015 Transport

Why I changed my view on Heathrow expansion

The Chief Executive of West London Business was initially opposed to Heathrow expansion, but is now clear that West London, the UK’s second largest economic powerhouse, needs an expanded Heathrow to further boost jobs and growth.

Final decision needed on airport expansion

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26 Nov 2015 Transport

Final decision needed on airport expansion

With a debate in Parliament today discussing the Airports Commission’s recommendations for airport expansion, the Let Britain Fly campaign calls for the Government to make a “clear and final decision”.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

RHA sees the importance of regular eye tests

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) (@RHANews) is pleased to be teaming up with Vision Express (@VisionExpress) to promote the importance of regular eye testing for heavy goods vehicle drivers.

Autumn Statement 2015: Chancellor accused of ignoring vital transport funding

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Autumn Statement 2015: Chancellor accused of ignoring vital transport funding

The Chancellor’s failure to address the urgent need to inject £150m into truck driver training threatens the UK’s economic recovery, the Road Haulage Association has said.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Omission of funding from Chancellor’s statement threatens to ‘put the brakes on the economic recovery’

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is extremely disappointed that, once again, the Chancellor has failed to address the urgent need for 150 million to fund truck driver training and considers the omission to be a threat to economic recovery.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow launches Made in Scotland week to honour great Scottish inventors

Passengers arriving at Heathrow today could be forgiven for thinking theyve been diverted to an airport north of the border thanks to its tartan takeover, which stretches from the runway to the restaurants.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow commentary on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Responding to the Chancellors Autumn Statement, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said:

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24 Nov 2015 Transport

Reform of the rail franchising programme

The Department for Transport has improved management of its rail franchising programme, and is better placed to deliver value for money than it was in 2012, following the collapse of the InterCity West Coast Competition, according to a report by the National Audit Office. However there are emerging risks to achieving value for money as the rail franchising programme develops, with uncertainty, delays and cost increases on major infrastructure works; the risk of reduced competition; and potentially stretched bidder and departmental resources.

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24 Nov 2015 Transport

The Gorgeous Kitchen is awarded the Best Airport Restaurant in the World

The Gorgeous Kitchen at Heathrows Terminal 2 has been awarded, out of 35 of the best restaurants at airports worldwide as the number one.

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24 Nov 2015 Transport

John Holland-Kaye sets out to AOA conference why Government should approve Heathrow expansion

Speaking at the Airport Operators Association (AOA) conference today, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye set out why Heathrow expansion is the right option for Government on the basis of the airports role as an engine for the economy, its importance as a UK-based global hub of the regions, the critical part air freight plays to business and its role as a good neighbour.

24 Nov 2015 Transport

'Northern Powerhouse appears to be nothing more than rhetoric'

Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Baroness Randerson writes following her Lords question on the impact of additional capacity at Heathrow or Gatwick on the Northern Powerhouse project.

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23 Nov 2015 Transport

RHA launches Calais Incident Reporting Line

As part of the Road Haulage Associations (RHA) continuing engagement with government to achieve a solution to the problems caused to hauliers by migrant activity at Calais, the RHA has launched a 24/7 Calais Incident Reporting Line - (+44) 1274 863111.

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23 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow has Christmas all wrapped up

£5.75m investment in ‘talking buses’ will stimulate UK economy

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23 Nov 2015 Transport

£5.75m investment in ‘talking buses’ will stimulate UK economy

Including a specific fund in the 2015 Spending Review to fit all new buses with AV technology will revitalize the bus industry, help disabled people into work, and stimulate the wider economy, says Guide Dogs.

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20 Nov 2015 Transport

RHA calls on the Chancellor to cut duty and fund an emergency programme of truck driver training

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) welcomes the latest report from the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) which confirms the long-held belief that raising duty on diesel or increasing VED on trucks would cost businesses and families 9.3 billion across the current Parliament.

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20 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow recognised as an industry sustainability leader

Heathrows leading investments in energy efficiency have earned it the Energy Management title at this years Edies Sustainability Leaders Awards.