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Ministers could soften public transport curbs in bid to get Britain back to work
Ministers could soften public transport curbs in bid to get Britain back to work
Coronavirus
The Government is looking to ease coronavirus restrictions on public transport in a bid to get the country back to work and help the flagging economy, it has emerged.
Coronavirus: Grant Shapps confirms ‘air corridors' so Brits can holiday abroad without 14-day quarantine
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Grant Shapps confirms ‘air corridors' so Brits can holiday abroad without 14-day quarantine
Coronavirus: Government to rip up quarantine rules for some returning Brits in move that will pave way for holidays
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Government to rip up quarantine rules for some returning Brits in move that will pave way for holidays
Sadiq Khan urges Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops
Coronavirus
Sadiq Khan urges Boris Johnson to make face coverings mandatory in all shops
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
Exclusive: Former Navy chief calls on UK to create 'safe corridors' to end 'humanitarian disaster' facing sailors
Keir Starmer warns thousands of jobs ‘on the line’ as Labour demands coronavirus rescue package for aviation sector
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer warns thousands of jobs ‘on the line’ as Labour demands coronavirus rescue package for aviation sector
Coronavirus quarantine of all UK arrivals to begin as airlines mount legal action
Coronavirus
Coronavirus quarantine of all UK arrivals to begin as airlines mount legal action
The House Live
Any bailout for the aviation sector must be predicated on strong carbon commitments
Coronavirus
By Ruth Cadbury MP
Any bailout for the aviation sector must be predicated on strong carbon commitments
The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy Commercial
Coronavirus
By Associated British Ports
The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy
It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects Member content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects
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Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
Government launches major ‘new start’ Brexit campaign as businesses say they’re still not ready for end of transition period
Brexit
Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
Priti Patel to flesh out UK’s plans for ‘fairer, firmer’ post-Brexit immigration system
Coronavirus
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs Member content
New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
By Dods People
Home affairs
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The Breakfast Briefing: U-turn if you absolutely have to, PLUS Priti Patel’s Covid quarantine plan
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: U-turn if you absolutely have to, PLUS Priti Patel’s Covid quarantine plan
Your essential morning guide to what’s moving in Westminster from the PoliticsHome team
Transport news
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry demonstrates to transport MP how it is rising to the coronavirus challenge
Yesterday, rail organisations showed their efforts in combating Coronavirus in a virtual site visit with influential Transport Select Committee member Chris Loder MP.
British Airways ‘spurns Priti Patel call’ amid row over 14-day coronavirus quarantine plans
Coronavirus
British Airways ‘spurns Priti Patel call’ amid row over 14-day coronavirus quarantine plans
British Airways has reportedly refused to join a call with Home Secretary Priti Patel amid an escalating row over the Government’s plan to quarantine all UK arrivals from next week.
Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June, Grant Shapps announces
Coronavirus
Face coverings mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June, Grant Shapps announces
Grant Shapps has said face coverings will become mandatory for all people using public transport in England from 15 June.
Coronavirus: Theresa May accuses ministers of 'closing off Britain' from rest of the world with quarantine plans
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Theresa May accuses ministers of 'closing off Britain' from rest of the world with quarantine plans
Theresa May has warned the Government that its plan to ask all arrivals to the UK to self-isolate for 14 days will "close Britain off" from the rest of the world.
Transport Secretary says coronavirus ‘air bridges’ will arrive ‘when safe to do so’ as government presses ahead with quarantine plan
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary says coronavirus ‘air bridges’ will arrive ‘when safe to do so’ as government presses ahead with quarantine plan
The Government will review its controversial plan to quarantine all arrivals into the UK “every few weeks” and is still looking at how to introduce air bridges, the Transport Secretary has confirmed.
Government could replace coronavirus quarantine plans ‘within weeks’ amid backlash from MPs
Coronavirus
Government could replace coronavirus quarantine plans ‘within weeks’ amid backlash from MPs
The Government could rapidly shift away from its plan to quarantine all arrivals from the UK amid a mounting backlash from MPs, it has been reported.
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail organisations unite to call for supplier capacity to be considered in North and Midlands Rail Plans
Groups representing rail suppliers across the UK have united to respond to the National Infrastructure Commission’s inquiry on developing an integrated rail plan for the Midlands and North of England.
Tory backlash mounts over ‘blanket’ coronavirus quarantine for people entering the UK
Coronavirus
Tory backlash mounts over ‘blanket’ coronavirus quarantine for people entering the UK
The Government is facing a growing Conservative rebellion over its plans to impose a “blanket” 14-day quarantine on everybody who arrives in the UK.
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail Industry welcomes appointment of new Transport for London Commissioner
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has welcomed the appointment of Andy Byford as the new Commissioner of Transport for London.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
New data reveals hidden role of UK’s aviation sector
New data reveals hidden role of UK’s aviation sector – with unseen heroes at Heathrow bringing in 33% of vital medicine and equipment.
Priti Patel to unveil plan to quarantine all UK arrivals amid Conservative opposition
Coronavirus
Priti Patel to unveil plan to quarantine all UK arrivals amid Conservative opposition
Priti Patel will spell out the Government’s plans to quarantine all international arrivals later, in the teeth of opposition from some Conservative MPs.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Growing caution around return to public transport finds transport watchdog
Four out of ten people say they won’t use public transport again until they feel safe in the latest survey findings from the independent transport watchdog.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Temperature screening equipment now being trialled at Heathrow
Starting today, thermal screening technology is being trialled in Terminal 2’s immigration hall to detect elevated temperatures of arriving passengers. Learnings from these trials will be shared with the UK Government, to aid the rapid creation of a Common International Standard for health screening, needed to unlock global trade and travel.
On HS2, there has been a failure to manage costs and a complete lack of transparency
Coronavirus
By Public Accounts Committee
On HS2, there has been a failure to manage costs and a complete lack of transparency
No responsible government should be willing to see such huge cost escalations and so little accountability.
Transport
By Law Commission
Responses to consultation show future for self-driving passenger vehicles
The Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission (the Law Commissions) have today [20 May 2020] published their analysis of responses to their second consultation paper on automated vehicles.
HS2 is ‘badly off course’ and its bosses have been ‘blindsided by reality’, MPs warn
Coronavirus
HS2 is ‘badly off course’ and its bosses have been ‘blindsided by reality’, MPs warn
The controversial HS2 rail project is “badly off course” after its bosses were "blindsided by contact with reality”, according to a scathing report by MPs.
Sadiq Khan in row with ministers after ‘sticking plaster’ bailout to stop Transport for London collapse
Coronavirus
Sadiq Khan in row with ministers after ‘sticking plaster’ bailout to stop Transport for London collapse
Sadiq Khan has hit out at ministers after they offered a "sticking plaster" bailout to protect Transport for London from collapse.
Coronavirus: Government ‘optimistic’ of Transport for London rescue deal after Sadiq Khan warns cash-starved services could collapse
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Government ‘optimistic’ of Transport for London rescue deal after Sadiq Khan warns cash-starved services could collapse
Grant Shapps has said he is “optimistic” about striking a rescue deal for Transport for London, after the city’s mayor said he would be forced to cut services without extra state help.
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Railway industry sets out key coronavirus-related issues and concerns to Parliament’s Transport Committee
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its submission to the Transport Select Committee on the impact of Coronavirus to rail businesses.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Independent watchdog comment on new government coronavirus safer travel guidance
Commenting on the new government transport guidance, Anthony Smith, chief executive of the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said:
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow calls for quarantine exit plan to help reboot the UK economy
Aviation is the lifeblood of this country’s economy, and until we get Britain flying again, UK business will be stuck in third gear.
Transport Secretary says it ‘makes sense’ to look at quarantining all arrivals to UK
Coronavirus
Transport Secretary says it ‘makes sense’ to look at quarantining all arrivals to UK
It “makes sense” to look at tightening Britain’s borders, the Transport Secretary has said, amid reports the UK is poised to introduce a strict two-week quarantine for arrivals into the country.
Coronavirus: Ministers unveil £2bn boost for cycling and walking in bid to ease pressure on public transport
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Ministers unveil £2bn boost for cycling and walking in bid to ease pressure on public transport
The Government is pledging a £2bn boost for cycling and walking schemes while public transport remains “severely restricted” by the coronavirus crisis.
Aviation will be crucial to restarting the British economy Member content
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Aviation will be crucial to restarting the British economy
The Prime Minister needs to put aside his historic feelings held towards Heathrow and recognise that it is more than just an airport.
EventsAll
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
2020
Central London
Tackling Homelessness and Rough Sleeping: Developing a Local, Diverse and Multi-Agency Approach
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
2020
Central London
Social Mobility and the Pupil Premium: Tackling the Attainment Gap
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
2020
Central London
Planning Policy Reforms Under the New Government
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes
2020
Central London
Meeting the Challenge of APP Targets: Boosting Student Access, Participation and Outcomes