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New Civil Service Jobs In Darlington And Leeds Announced In Budget Renews Calls For Transport Links
New Civil Service Jobs In Darlington And Leeds Announced In Budget Renews Calls For Transport Links
Communities
Politicians and leaders in the North of England have cautiously welcomed Rishi Sunak's announcement to relocate civil service work out of London but say it must be accompanied by transport investment.
Former Attorney General Says It's 'Dystopian' MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
Coronavirus
Former Attorney General Says It's "Dystopian" MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
Coronavirus Hotel Quarantine Will Cost £1,750 For 10 Days With 10 Year Jail Threat For Avoidance
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Hotel Quarantine Will Cost £1,750 For 10 Days With 10 Year Jail Threat For Avoidance
The Government Has Not Signed Any 'Quarantine Hotel' Contracts With Just 7 Days Until New Travel Rules Begin
Coronavirus
The Government Has Not Signed Any "Quarantine Hotel" Contracts With Just 7 Days Until New Travel Rules Begin
Sage Minutes Confirm Scientists Warned Last Month Only A “Complete Border Closure” Could Stop New Variants Entering The UK
Coronavirus
Sage Minutes Confirm Scientists Warned Last Month Only A “Complete Border Closure” Could Stop New Variants Entering The UK
Hotel Coronavirus Quarantine Plans 'In Chaos' As Chains Say They've Still Not Been Consulted
Coronavirus
Hotel Coronavirus Quarantine Plans "In Chaos" As Chains Say They've Still Not Been Consulted
Vaccine Minister Claims Border Policy Is 'Robust' Despite Failing To Put In Place Hotel Quarantine Plans
Coronavirus
Vaccine Minister Claims Border Policy Is "Robust" Despite Failing To Put In Place Hotel Quarantine Plans
The House Live
We need national cohesion on Freeports to drive innovation and growth Partner content
Home affairs
By Atkins
We need national cohesion on Freeports to drive innovation and growth
The government must introduce vaccine passports so we can look forward to holidays abroad once again
Coronavirus
By Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
The government must introduce vaccine passports so we can look forward to holidays abroad once again
For too long it has been ‘jam tomorrow’ for infrastructure upgrades in rural Britain
Communities
By Neil Parish MP
For too long it has been ‘jam tomorrow’ for infrastructure upgrades in rural Britain
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Sexist insults, abuse, death threats: expect all this and more as a female MP
Sexist insults, abuse, death threats: expect all this and more as a female MP
By Radhika Sanghani
Political parties
It's 2021: Have we finally reached the age of the realistic female character?
It's 2021: Have we finally reached the age of the realistic female character?
By Rebecca Reid
Culture
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Former Attorney General Says It's 'Dystopian' MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
Coronavirus
Former Attorney General Says It's "Dystopian" MPs Can't Vote On 10-Year Jail Term For Avoiding Quarantine
Dominic Grieve has hit out at “absurd” plans to use 40-year-old forgery laws to threaten people with 10 years in prison for lying on a form when they arrive in the UK.
Hotel Coronavirus Quarantine Plans 'In Chaos' As Chains Say They've Still Not Been Consulted
Coronavirus
Hotel Coronavirus Quarantine Plans "In Chaos" As Chains Say They've Still Not Been Consulted
Labour has accused the government of a chaotic approach to its roll out of Covid-19 quarantine hotels as plans are still to be unveiled and hotel chains say they have not been consulted.
New Zealand Government Has Been Contacted By UK Officials For Advice on Quarantine Hotels
Coronavirus
New Zealand Government Has Been Contacted By UK Officials For Advice on Quarantine Hotels
The New Zealand government has been contacted by UK health officials for advice around their quarantine hotel system as the UK prepares to run a similar scheme for Brits returning from high risk countries.
Transport news
Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
UK tourist tax hands yet another competitive advantage to EU rivals
Passenger numbers at Heathrow fell by 88% in November, as travel restrictions and a second lockdown took their toll. Based on current forecasts and continued decline in passengers, the decision has been taken for Terminal 4 to remain non-operational until the end of 2021.
UK Travellers Could Be Barred From Entering The EU Post-Brexit Due to Covid – Even If A Deal Is Struck
Coronavirus
UK Travellers Could Be Barred From Entering The EU Post-Brexit Due to Covid – Even If A Deal Is Struck
British travellers may be barred from entering the EU after Brexit because of Covid-19 even if there is a trade deal agreed by the end of the month.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
DfT rail statistics suggest positive outlook for UK rail
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to reduction in rail enhancements funding
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the trade body for the UK rail supply community, has responded to news that the rail enhancements budget has reduced by £1 billion.
Sports Stars, Actors And “High-Value” Business Travellers Returning To England Will No Longer Have To Self-Isolate
Transport
Sports Stars, Actors And “High-Value” Business Travellers Returning To England Will No Longer Have To Self-Isolate
Grant Shapps has revealed “high-value" business travellers are part of a new group of people who will not have to quarantine when they return to England after traveling to countries outside of coronavirus travel corridors.
Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow proposal to charge vehicles accessing departures forecourts in response to COVID-19 impacts
Heathrow has announced it is exploring a charge for vehicle access to terminal departure forecourts from Q4 2021 to prevent car led COVID-19 recovery
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow’s transatlantic carriers spearhead pre-departure testing study
UK’s hub airport is working with its transatlantic carriers as they trial different testing regimes which could help safely re-build international routes
Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to Spending Review
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national trade body for the rail supply community, has responded to the Chancellor’s Spending Review.
Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Rail sector sets ’10 reasons to continue to invest in rail’ ahead of Spending Review
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the trade body for the UK rail supply community, has called for the Government to consider the long-term importance of the rail network, publishing 10 reasons why rail investment should continue, ahead of the Spending Review and in light of the debate over Coronavirus’s impact on the future of transport.
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes Prime Minister’s Ten Point Decarbonisation Plan and urges role for rail
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Decarbonisation Plan and urged a greater role for rail.
If government is serious about levelling up, it must commit to building the Eastern Leg of HS2
Transport
By Lilian Greenwood MP
If government is serious about levelling up, it must commit to building the Eastern Leg of HS2
Government must show its commitment to the long-term prosperity of this country. Building HS2’s Eastern Leg will deliver the rail network, jobs and regeneration the Midlands needs to rebound from Covid-19.
Putting passengers at the heart of public transport post-COVID Partner content
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Putting passengers at the heart of public transport post-COVID
A Transport Minister has pledged to put passengers at the “heart” of a national strategy to revive public transport services following the coronavirus pandemic.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Government leaves the UK’s world class aviation sector out in the cold
Lack of Government action is weakening our sector, making it harder for us to support the eventual economic recovery and help deliver the Prime Minister’s vision of a global Britain.”
The rail industry will play a crucial role in building back better, faster Partner content
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
The rail industry will play a crucial role in building back better, faster
Speaking at the Railway Industry Association’s annual conference, Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, stressed the significant role the railway industry will play in the green recovery.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Railway industry launches ‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter’ to support diversity across the sector
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) and Women in Rail (WR) have launched a Charter to champion equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK railway industry. The joint ‘Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter’ is a commitment to work together to build a more balanced higher performing sector and has been backed by over 100 organisations.
Project Speed? The impact of the pandemic on the delayed National Infrastructure Strategy
Economy
By Helen Hill
Project Speed? The impact of the pandemic on the delayed National Infrastructure Strategy
With the much delayed National Infrastructure Strategy finally expected to be published later this year, all eyes are now on how it can help deliver on both net-zero targets and the 'levelling up' agenda after the pandemic
Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow's response to the extension of the Jobs Retention Scheme
Commenting on the Chancellor's extension of the Jobs Retention Scheme, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said:
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Railway Industry Association announces Rail Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) Award winners
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the winners of its Rail Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) Awards which took place on the evening of Wednesday 4 November 2020, as part of RIA’s three-day virtual Annual Conference.
Whether for lockdown, or for our economic recovery, UK rail should play a central role Partner content
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
Whether for lockdown, or for our economic recovery, UK rail should play a central role
Whether moving key workers and resources around the country during lockdown, or supporting the UK’s economic bounceback, our rail network is vital in the battle against Coronavirus.
Partner content
Home affairs
By Equality and Human Rights Commission
Highways England signs legally binding agreement to protect staff from sexual harassment
Highways England has signed a legally binding agreement with Britain’s Equality watchdog after a staff member was awarded £74,000 in compensation for sexual harassment and unfair dismissal.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
State of Industry Survey: Railway industry urges Government to ‘Build Back Rail’ as 61% of rail businesses say Coronavirus has worsened their outlook for the year ahead
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national trade body for rail suppliers, has urged the Government to ensure rail plays a key part in the UK’s economic recovery post-Coronavirus, following the publication of new independent polling of rail business leaders.
Scrapping tax-free shopping will discourage international visitors and put thousands of jobs at risk
Transport
By Henry Smith MP
Scrapping tax-free shopping will discourage international visitors and put thousands of jobs at risk
We should be extending schemes, such as tax free shopping, that already entice international visitors to our EU neighbours - not cutting them.
Partner content
Transport
By Transport Focus
Welcome improvements but more to be done to improve rail delay compensation claim rates
The proportion of passengers claiming compensation for delayed rail journeys has risen but is still less than half of all those eligible, new figures show.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
One Year On: On anniversary of Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline first being published, railway industry calls for specific projects to be announced this Autumn
On the anniversary today of the Government’s Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) being published, the Railway Industry Association is calling for rail projects to be announced and accelerated by the Autumn Spending Review.
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