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The UK Nations Are Split Over Their Approach To Coronavirus Quarantine Rules And It's Causing Chaos For Holidaymakers
The UK Nations Are Split Over Their Approach To Coronavirus Quarantine Rules And It's Causing Chaos For Holidaymakers
Coronavirus
Holidaymakers and travel firms have been left baffled by increasingly divergent approaches taken by the UK, Welsh and Scottish governments to imposing quarantine restrictions on those returning from abroad.
Government urged to freeze rail fares after warning ‘slap in the face’ 1.6% season ticket hike will price passengers off trains
Transport
Government urged to freeze rail fares after warning ‘slap in the face’ 1.6% season ticket hike will price passengers off trains
Boris Johnson promises to be ‘absolutely ruthless’ about adding France to coronavirus quarantine list
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson promises to be ‘absolutely ruthless’ about adding France to coronavirus quarantine list
Cabinet minister Grant Shapps cuts short Spain holiday after being swept up in quarantine move
Coronavirus
Cabinet minister Grant Shapps cuts short Spain holiday after being swept up in quarantine move
Boris Johnson unveils £2bn fund to build thousands of miles of new bike lanes as part of anti-obesity drive
Health
Boris Johnson unveils £2bn fund to build thousands of miles of new bike lanes as part of anti-obesity drive
Dominic Raab says Government ‘cannot make apologies’ for surprise u-turn on Spain travel rules
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab says Government ‘cannot make apologies’ for surprise u-turn on Spain travel rules
Grant Shapps promises Northern leaders a ‘direct line to ministers’ as part of £600m railway boost
Transport
Grant Shapps promises Northern leaders a ‘direct line to ministers’ as part of £600m railway boost
The House Live
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
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
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
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The Government Has Announced New 'Christmas Bubbles' Which Will Let Three Households Gather Together For Five Days Over Christmas
The Government Has Announced New 'Christmas Bubbles' Which Will Let Three Households Gather Together For Five Days Over Christmas
Coronavirus
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Economy
Cutting Universal Credit will plunge families further into poverty and gut-wrenching hardship
Cutting Universal Credit will plunge families further into poverty and gut-wrenching hardship
By Jonathan Reynolds MP
Economy
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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
Partner content
Transport
By Mineral Products Association
Road Safety is Key Priority for MPA
Over the past decade the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has supported a huge improvement in the safety of industry employees and, more recently, is focussing increasingly on improving site contractor safety.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM highlights dangers of Wales’ worst speeders – with three topping 120mph and one at 136mph
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has discovered four people have been captured at speeds in excess of 120mph on roads in Wales in 2014 with one being caught at 136mph.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Election 2015: Tories miles ahead in industry poll
An exit poll of visitors to the Commercial Vehicle Show conducted by the Road Haulage Association yesterday, indicated the vast majority of people working in the road haulage and logistics industry want a Conservative led government.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA mobilises 2.1m voters with ‘pounds in pockets’ manifesto
The RHA today called upon the 2.1m voters working in the road haulage and logistics industry to seek out political candidates who will support a 3ppl cut in fuel duty and specific recommendations to save the economy 14bn in congestion related costs.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM calls for greater education for users of SMART motorways as they reach their first birthday
As SMART motorways reach their first birthday in the UK on Tuesday 14 April, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has expressed concern that widespread confusion still exists amongst motorway users on how best to use them.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
London Bridge disruption, April 13
Network Rail has apologised for delays to Southeastern passengers using services through London Bridge this morning, after a series of unrelated signal problems in the area during the rush hour.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA raises the bar at the 2015 CV Show
A new energy and drive that focusses on delivering unprecedented levels of service and value for members and the road transport industry, underpins the new Road Haulage Association on stand 5G40 at the 2015 CV Show.
Unfunded, uncosted and unbelievable – passengers deserve better than false Tory promises
Transport
By Lilian Greenwood MP
Unfunded, uncosted and unbelievable – passengers deserve better than false Tory promises
Labour's Shadow Rail Minister doesn't believe the Conservative policy on rail fares will work and says Labour's plan will improve services and deliver a fairer deal for passengers
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Election 2015: Labour’s careers pledge must include logistics sector says RHA
The Road Haulage Association notes todays announcement from the Labour party, pledging to introduce face-to-face careers advice in schools if it wins next months General Election.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Potholes and road safety should be bigger priority for future government, according to IAM survey
The next government must make road safety a top priority with more than 50 per cent of motorists believing the current administration had not made the issue enough of a concern, according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).
Talking Buses have arrived in Belfast Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
Talking Buses have arrived in Belfast
Blind and partially sighted bus users in Belfast will now be able to use the Translink Metro bus network safely and with more confidence, thanks to the installation of audio-visual (AV) technology.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA races ahead in raising its profile
In a ground-breaking move to raise its profile, both within the industry and with the general public, the Road Haulage Association is sponsoring a car in the 2015 British Touring Car Championships.
Partner content
Transport
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald researches potential for ERTMS Limited Supervision in the UK
Mott MacDonald has completed the first stage of technical research into the potential opportunities for implementing the new Limited Supervision functionality of the European Train Control System (ETCS) in the United Kingdom. The deployment is part of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) which is currently being rolled out across Europe to standardise and simplify cross-border railway travel between European Union member states.
New report reveals the dangers of quiet vehicles Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
New report reveals the dangers of quiet vehicles
With a new report revealing electronic and hybrid vehicles are 40% more likely to be involved in an accident, Guide Dogs calls upon MPs to recognise the needs Tf blind people in transport policy.
Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
Stop the quiet danger blighting our road safety
Guide Dogs joins forces with Paralympian Libby Clegg to highlight dangers of quiet vehicles on our roads.
Regional airports back Heathrow expansion Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Regional airports back Heathrow expansion
Many of UK airports have expressed their support for the expansion of Heathrow.
Cheryl Gillan MP: High Speed 2 – In the Warpath!
Transport
By PoliticsHome
Cheryl Gillan MP: High Speed 2 – In the Warpath!
Chesham & Amersham MP and former Cabinet Minister Cheryl Gillan writes ahead of her final HS2 debate before dissolution. She describes the project as "highly destructive, extortionately expensive" and says it "fails to fulfil a vision of a better connected transport strategy".
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Eddie Stobart backs RHA drive for change
The Road Haulage Association is pleased to announce that one of the UKs biggest transport operators Eddie Stobart, has become a member.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
The RHA slams state of nation's motorway service areas
On BBC breakfast this morning the RHAs Chief Executive Richard Burnett stated that the nations motorway service areas (MSA) are woefully poor and needed to be made an election issue.
The Missing Element in London’s Transport System? Partner content
Transport
By BeemCar
The Missing Element in London’s Transport System?
BeemCar is one of the newest transport options available and is not yet supported by the UK Government. BeemCar could be a far more cost effective option to disruptive transport infrastructure projects to update London's train and underground network
Too many unanswered questions make Gatwick obviously not the right choice
Transport
By Crispin Blunt MP
Too many unanswered questions make Gatwick obviously not the right choice
Crispin Blunt, MP for Reigate & Chair of the Gatwick Coordination Group raises some clear objections to the Gatwick bid. He states that the rival Heathrow bid will offer more new jobs and be a better option for the UK economy
Budget 2015: ‘Cash for driverless cars welcome but more education needed’ Partner content
Transport
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Budget 2015: ‘Cash for driverless cars welcome but more education needed’
In his final Budget statement before May’s general election, George Osborne today announced an extra £100m “to stay ahead in the race to driverless technology” within the UK. 
Partner content
Economy
By Road Haulage Association
George Osborne fails to address driver shortage
Chancellor George Osborne has failed to make a commitment to targeted funding for hauliers despite intensive lobbying by the Road Haulage Association and, with the current shortage of drivers standing 45,000, the industry remains in crisis.
Budget 2015: Enabling workers through better buses Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
Budget 2015: Enabling workers through better buses
With transport shown to be a major barrier for workers with disabilities, the final Budget of this Parliament should include an affordable measure to enable more people to get on to our bus network, says charity Guide Dogs. 
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Build Back Better: The Role of Inclusive Capitalism
2020
Online Webinar
Build Back Better: The Role of Inclusive Capitalism
BAME into Leadership Cardiff
2020
BAME into Leadership Cardiff
Women in Local Government
2020
Online
Women in Local Government
Supporting Menopause at Work
2020
Online
Supporting Menopause at Work