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Heathrow - the hub for the West Midlands

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25 Jun 2015 Transport

Heathrow - the hub for the West Midlands

Former Minister and Worcestershire MP Sir Peter Luff explains that only expansion of Heathrow will support and grow the West Midlands economy.

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24 Jun 2015 Transport

RHA calls for EU collaboration to tackle Calais crisis

Richard Burnett, Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association is calling for the UK Government to lead cross EU discussions to try and resolve the current crisis situation in Calais.

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17 Jun 2015 Transport

Haulage chiefs urge government to take action as the driver shortage threatens economic recovery in every region of the UK

Today, Wednesday 17 June, the Road Haulage Association will deliver an urgent plea to the Prime Minister demanding government intervention to help with the chronic truck driver shortage, which is having a profound affect on the UKs supply chain and which threatens to slow the UK economic recovery.

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17 Jun 2015 Transport

IAM disappointed at big leap in fatalities and particularly motorcycle deaths on Scottish roads

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has reacted with disappointment to the big increase in fatalities on Scotlands roads as announced this morning by Transport Scotland, stating it made the Scottish governments mid-term review of its Road Safety Plan all the more urgent.

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16 Jun 2015 Transport

Persuasive case for 'un-Beeching' south west railway has national implications

CPRE argues that re-opening line between Plymouth and Exeter would revitalise rural communities and provide resilience against climate change

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12 Jun 2015 Transport

More than 400 people a month arrested for drug-driving in England and Wales, IAM reveals

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed for the first time the true scale of drug-driving in the UK since new laws came into force and showed that over 400 people a month have already been arrested for this offence.

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11 Jun 2015 Transport

Investment up as Network Rail publishes its full-year results

A record 3.4bn was invested in expandingand growing Britains rail network over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2014/15 financial year.

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10 Jun 2015 Transport

Let Britain Fly: ‘The political procrastination has to stop’

Pro airport expansion group Let Britain Fly responds to the latest media reports that the decision to build a new runway faces fresh delays.

Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport

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09 Jun 2015 Transport

Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport

Heathrow Director of Sustainability and Environment Matt Gorman responds to Diane Abbott MP who has written for Central Lobby today about her parliamentary debate on London air pollution.

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09 Jun 2015 Transport

Response to TfL motorcycle death figures in London

The Institute of Advanced Motorists' (IAM) response to the news that there were 127 deaths on London's roads in 2014, 27 of which were motorcyclists, last year is as follows:

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08 Jun 2015 Transport

IAM warns drivers not aware of impending changes to scrapping of driving licence counterpart today

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect today (8 June) as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped.

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04 Jun 2015 Transport

Network Rail push bike level crossing safety message

Network Rail has launched a new level crossing safety campaign targeting cyclists.

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04 Jun 2015 Transport

Road users still hung up on mobile phone use, according to IAM survey

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is urging the new government to increase its efforts in promoting road safety by giving targeted enforcement a higher priority.

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20 May 2015 Economy

Businesses call for Heathrow expansion

Small Businesses across the country have come out in support of Heathrow expansion, suggesting it will boost the UK economy.

Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’

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20 May 2015 Environment

Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’

Ahead of next week’s Queen’s Speech, Calor Gas explains why a bill to improve the UK’s air quality is desperately needed.

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19 May 2015 Transport

Clandestine situation at the Channel ports gets worse

Recent increases in clandestine incidents and attacks on truck drivers at the Channel ports suggest that the French police need urgent support to protect travellers at both Calais and Coquelles.

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19 May 2015 Transport

An aviation agenda for a new Government

As Ministers in the new Conservative Government get down to work they face some crucial decisions that will help to determine whether aviation continues to be a UK success story, making a vital contribution to the country’s growth and prosperity.

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18 May 2015 Transport

Public back new runway by three to one – new survey

Poll reveals strong public support for additional London runway

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15 May 2015 Transport

Business chiefs urge new Government to fast-track airport expansion

One hundred business leaders step-up pressure on Ministers to make a bold and early decision to build a new runway

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14 May 2015 Transport

IAM calls for action plan for older drivers as numbers increasing by more than 10,000 a month

With the number of drivers age 70 or older now rising by more than 10,000 a month, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is calling for the government, medical professionals and assessment providers to come together to address the needs of this generation of motorists.

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13 May 2015 Transport

Rail Freight in Construction – A Commitment to the Future

Rail freight is at the very heart of construction logistics. Each and every day, around 60 trains move stone, sand, cement and other products into our towns and cities to be turned into the new houses, offices and infrastructure that this country demands.

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12 May 2015 Transport

Microlise Driver of the Year Awards 2015 – shortlist announced

15 HGV drivers from companies including: Agrii, Bidvest 3663, Birchall Foodservice, Brocklesby Logistics, Carlsberg, CEVA, Chamberlain Transport, Culina, Mitchells, Samworth Brothers, Synergy, and W M Armstrong have been named as finalists in the inaugural Microlise Driver of the Year Awards.

Overhauling policy: Road Haulage Association calls on the new government for urgent reform

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12 May 2015 Transport

Overhauling policy: Road Haulage Association calls on the new government for urgent reform

Investment in UK road haulage must be a priority for the new government, according to the Road Haulage Association.

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11 May 2015 Transport

185,000 broken down vehicles and 122 children – just two reasons why motorways were closed in 2014

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered that more than 40% of all motorway and major A road lane closures in England in 2014 were caused by vehicle breakdowns and 122 unsupervised children caused them to be shut too.