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Ministers Should Consider Capping Price Of PCR Tests For Holiday-Makers, Tory Claims
Ministers Should Consider Capping Price Of PCR Tests For Holiday-Makers, Tory Claims
Coronavirus
The government could be heading towards another row with backbenchers over foreign holidays as it was suggested today the cost of PCR tests for travelers should be capped.
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
Lorry Drivers Union Criticises 'Ridiculous' Isolation Exemption Process For Critical Workers
Coronavirus
Lorry Drivers Union Criticises "Ridiculous" Isolation Exemption Process For Critical Workers
Government Told To Use Emergency Rules To Make Masks On Public Transport Compulsory
Coronavirus
Government Told To Use Emergency Rules To Make Masks On Public Transport Compulsory
Sadiq Khan Defends 'Unselfish' Compulsory Face Covering Rules On London Public Transport
Coronavirus
Sadiq Khan Defends "Unselfish" Compulsory Face Covering Rules On London Public Transport
Double-Jabbed Brits Living Abroad Can Return To UK Without Quarantine In 'Coming Weeks'
Coronavirus
Double-Jabbed Brits Living Abroad Can Return To UK Without Quarantine In "Coming Weeks"
Grant Shapps Confirms Fully-Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantine When Visiting Amber List Countries From 19 July
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Confirms Fully-Vaccinated Can Skip Quarantine When Visiting Amber List Countries From 19 July
The House Live
Invest in green transport and energy to level up Britain’s cities
Energy
By Marvin Rees
Invest in green transport and energy to level up Britain’s cities
Our capital city will be among the cleanest and greenest in the world
Environment
By Sadiq Khan
Our capital city will be among the cleanest and greenest in the world
Go-Ahead leads the transport industry to net zero Partner content
Environment
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead leads the transport industry to net zero
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Former Defence Minister Warns Of Inevitable Terrorist Attack In Britain After Troops Leave Afghanistan
Former Defence Minister Warns Of Inevitable Terrorist Attack In Britain After Troops Leave Afghanistan
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
Grant Shapps Says People Can Travel “Without Looking Over Their Shoulders” But Warns Double Vaccination Will Feature “Forever More”
Coronavirus
Government Plans To Sign Off Australia Trade Deal At COP26
Government Plans To Sign Off Australia Trade Deal At COP26
Environment
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Our capital city will be among the cleanest and greenest in the world
Environment
By Sadiq Khan
Our capital city will be among the cleanest and greenest in the world
The climate emergency is one of the biggest threats we face today. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a true crisis in every sense of the word, but it may pale in comparison to the impact of the climate breakdown, which could be even more damaging and disruptive to our way of life. In London, we are committed to making the capital a zero-carbon city by 2030, faster than any comparable city, and we have developed a climate action plan that is compatible with the highest ambitions of the Paris Agreement.
The Saturday View – Botched “Amber List” Messaging Sparks Fear Half Term Travel Chaos Could Bring New Covid Wave
Coronavirus
The Saturday View – Botched “Amber List” Messaging Sparks Fear Half Term Travel Chaos Could Bring New Covid Wave
As half-term arrives, millions of families will get the first chance for a holiday this year, but ministers have been urging people not to use this new freedom to travel abroad, despite having lifted an outright ban on doing so.
Exclusive: Boris Johnson And World Leaders Plan To Fly Into COP26 On 'Green Fuel' Planes
Coronavirus
Exclusive: Boris Johnson And World Leaders Plan To Fly Into COP26 On "Green Fuel" Planes
Boris Johnson and other global leaders will be flown into the COP26 climate change conference on “green” flights as part of plans to make the event as carbon neutral as possible.
Transport news
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.
Connecting cycling and walking with journeys on clean buses and trains Partner content
Coronavirus
By Go-Ahead
Connecting cycling and walking with journeys on clean buses and trains
As society comes through the pandemic the opportunity is there to increase fitness and well-being, while building a more sustainable transport system, and better neighbourhoods. 
EventsAll
Women into Leadership London
2021
London & Online
Women into Leadership London
Women in Policing
2021
London & Online
Women in Policing
BAME into Leadership Autumn Conference
2021
London & Online
BAME into Leadership Autumn Conference
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
2021
London & Online
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service