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Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Political parties
Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after it emerged that she has a fraud conviction connected with misleading the police over a mobile phone.
West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being 'Resistant' To Greater Devolution
Communities
West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being "Resistant" To Greater Devolution
Downing Street Admits Fresh Rail Strikes Are 'Extremely Disappointing' As Pressure Grows Over Pay Award
Transport
Downing Street Admits Fresh Rail Strikes Are "Extremely Disappointing" As Pressure Grows Over Pay Award
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024 Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A 'State Of Paralysis'
Transport
Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A "State Of Paralysis"
The House Live
A duty to act - who will pay for Britain's roads?
Transport
By Michael Dnes
A duty to act - who will pay for Britain's roads?
Re-thinking our coastal towns and cities Partner content
Communities
By UKCRIC
Re-thinking our coastal towns and cities
Collaboration is key for a smooth transition to Great British Rail Partner content
Transport
By Transport UK
Collaboration is key for a smooth transition to Great British Rail
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Northern Labour MPs Set Up 'Red Wall Caucus' To Fight Reform UK
Northern Labour MPs Set Up 'Red Wall Caucus' To Fight Reform UK
Home affairs
Labour MP Not Afraid To Be 'Unpopular' In Calling For Council Tax Reform
Labour MP Not Afraid To Be "Unpopular" In Calling For Council Tax Reform
Communities
The 'serious challenge' to Matt Wrack as Fire Brigades Union general secretary
The 'serious challenge' to Matt Wrack as Fire Brigades Union general secretary
By Sienna Rodgers
Political parties
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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
Transport
By Sienna Rodgers
Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
The government is proposing to redefine electrically assisted pedal cycles, allowing them to be made much more powerful. But would they even be cycles any more? And what are the risks? Sienna Rodgers reports
Mick Whelan: 'I didn’t need to open the deal to know my members won’t accept it'
Transport
By Sienna Rodgers
Mick Whelan: 'I didn’t need to open the deal to know my members won’t accept it'
Sienna Rodgers talks to Mick Whelan, leader of train drivers’ union Aslef, about the ongoing strikes, how relations with ministers became strained and his changing view of Keir Starmer
Transport news
A duty to act - who will pay for Britain's roads?
Transport
By Michael Dnes
A duty to act - who will pay for Britain's roads?
It’s not often that a Rolls Royce is the cheaper option. But, as of 2024, it might be.
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Political parties
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after it emerged that she has a fraud conviction connected with misleading the police over a mobile phone.
Re-thinking our coastal towns and cities Partner content
Communities
By UKCRIC
Re-thinking our coastal towns and cities
Living in coastal areas should be an attractive proposition, bringing fresh air and easy access to nature and areas of natural beauty. Coastal towns and cities are also vital contributors to economic resilience, sustainability and growth. Some are destinations in their own right; others act as vital international gateways for people, goods and energy. In a major contribution to the nation’s Net Zero 2050 targets, coastal areas generate more renewable energy than the national average.
Collaboration is key for a smooth transition to Great British Rail Partner content
Transport
By Transport UK
Collaboration is key for a smooth transition to Great British Rail
The government must discuss the specifics of the handover with the wider industry to ensure success and safety for passengers and workers.
West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being 'Resistant' To Greater Devolution
Communities
West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being "Resistant" To Greater Devolution
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker believes civil servants in Whitehall are “resistant” to supporting government plans for more regional devolution, and hopes the Budget will allow mayors greater flexibility over their own finances and projects.
Why addressing gender equality is key to meeting our net-zero ambitions Partner content
Social affairs
By WSP
Why addressing gender equality is key to meeting our net-zero ambitions
WSP’s Susan Leadbetter discusses the importance of addressing gender barriers in transport systems for expanding mobility choices and fostering a shift toward net-zero.
Port of Dover party conference season unites politicians on plan for economic growth Partner content
Transport
By Port of Dover
Port of Dover party conference season unites politicians on plan for economic growth
As the UK’s busiest port and the critical gateway for trade with the EU, the Port of Dover is central to the nation’s economic future. A series of receptions during the recent party conference season gave politicians a chance to hear more about why collaboration will be key to delivering the Port’s ambitions and unlocking national economic growth.
Recruiting the next generation of train drivers Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Recruiting the next generation of train drivers
Years ago, when asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, many children – admittedly mostly boys – would say “train driver”. Today there are many competing visions, aspirations and role models which make this a less likely answer, and Britain’s railways face a shortage of train drivers and an aging workforce. With many due to retire in the next five years and the average age of a train driver at 46, the workforce will shrink if more opportunities aren’t opened for new recruits. Only 8.5 per cent are women.
Why UK airspace needs to be part of Labour’s infrastructure revolution Partner content
Transport
By NATS
Why UK airspace needs to be part of Labour’s infrastructure revolution
More than 2.4m aircraft fly through UK airspace every year – and this critical national infrastructure is now being completely modernised to make it fit for the 21st Century
Recruiting the next generation of train drivers Partner content
Transport
By Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Recruiting the next generation of train drivers
Years ago, when asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, many children – admittedly mostly boys – would say “train driver”. Today there are many competing visions, aspirations and role models which make this a less likely answer, and our railways face a shortage of train drivers due to an aging workforce. With many due to retire in the next five years and the average age of a train driver at 46, the workforce will shrink if more opportunities aren’t opened for new
recruits. Only 8.5 per cent are women
London Gatwick can help the new government meet its missions for national renewal Partner content
Transport
By London Gatwick
London Gatwick can help the new government meet its missions for national renewal
By investing in infrastructure, businesses, local communities and decarbonisation – while increasing airport capacity − London Gatwick will play a crucial role supporting the government’s objectives on economic growth, clean energy and reducing barriers to opportunity
Be bold on UK rail to drive economic growth Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Be bold on UK rail to drive economic growth
The UK railway can help drive growth through enhancing connectivity which, in turn, boosts jobs and skills. Ahead of its annual conference in Liverpool, Darren Caplan, Railway Industry Association, Chief Executive argues that an upward trajectory for rail demand is an economic, environmental and industrial strategy opportunity for Labour.
To get Britain building, we need a better business case for the built environment Partner content
Communities
By Richard Robinson, President UK & Ireland
To get Britain building, we need a better business case for the built environment
Investment in infrastructure can fast-track economic growth and unlock opportunity in every part of the UK, but turning ambition into action requires long-term plans centred on people, place and – above all – pace.
Green controlled growth at London Luton Airport Partner content
Transport
By Luton Rising
Green controlled growth at London Luton Airport
The aviation sector is estimated to contribute at least £22bn to UK GDP each year and provides direct employment for hundreds of thousands of people across the country. Many of these jobs are secure and well-paid, with most being undertaken by unionised people across the country whose positions we cannot afford to lose.
Record employment in and around London Luton Airport Partner content
Transport
By Luton Rising
Record employment in and around London Luton Airport
Employment in and around London Luton Airport increased by nine per cent between 2022 and 2023 and is now at record levels.
Downing Street Admits Fresh Rail Strikes Are 'Extremely Disappointing' As Pressure Grows Over Pay Award
Transport
Downing Street Admits Fresh Rail Strikes Are "Extremely Disappointing" As Pressure Grows Over Pay Award
Downing Street admitted it was “extremely disappointing” that passengers face being hit by more rail strikes despite train drivers winning a pay hike of 14 per cent over three years.
London Luton Airport: Why airport growth is vital for economic growth Partner content
Transport
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: Why airport growth is vital for economic growth
Economic growth is at the top of the new Government’s agenda. One of its key pathways to achieving this is through reforms to get Britain building again.
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure Partner content
Transport
By UKCRIC
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure
In September 2023 a pivotal two-day transatlantic workshop explored the state of the art in urban underground infrastructure research. The workshop was funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF), and brought together internationally-leading infrastructure scholars and experts from the UK and USA to consider the big questions and identify major gaps in knowledge and the enabling technology. The resulting report is an important milestone in defining the opportunities for transformation in urban underground infrastructure.
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024 Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024
The UK’s railways have been a foundation sector of the UK economy for almost 200 years – next year will be rail’s 200th Anniversary. Rail is one of few industries to have had a central role, from the Industrial Revolution right up to the Digital Age, and this ability to adapt and longevity represents both challenges – which always come with change – and opportunities.
Too many cyclists ignore the rules – they must be held to account
Transport
By Lord Hogan-Howe
Too many cyclists ignore the rules – they must be held to account
It was a dark wet night on Victoria Street in London. Whoosh and he was gone. Dark clothing, no lights and about 30mph around a bend with no registration number to follow up, having just missed me by about six inches.
Losing the plot: navigating the truth behind GPS jamming
Transport
By Sally Dawson
Losing the plot: navigating the truth behind GPS jamming
From the Baltic to the Mediterranean, GPS jamming is a growing problem for both the military and airlines – but is it a real threat to safety or just exposing a lack of resilience in commercial operations? Sally Dawson reports on an issue the industry appears surprisingly reluctant to discuss
Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
Transport
By Sienna Rodgers
Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
The government is proposing to redefine electrically assisted pedal cycles, allowing them to be made much more powerful. But would they even be cycles any more? And what are the risks? Sienna Rodgers reports
Let’s take cycling out of the culture wars
Transport
By Trudy Harrison MP
Let’s take cycling out of the culture wars
Move more in 2024 – that’s my plan so far. Coupled with a dramatic decrease in ultra-processed foods, it’s working well. The combination of considered inputs and more regular, energetic outputs has certainly contributed to a newly invigorated, two stone lighter, physically and mentally stronger, generally happier me!
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PT Cyber Security Conference
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The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference
Women into Leadership - Manchester
2024
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Women into Leadership - Manchester
Unlocking Grade 7
2024
Online
Unlocking Grade 7
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