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Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A "State Of Paralysis"

20 Feb Transport

Shadow rail minister Stephen Morgan has said railways are in a “state of paralysis,” and claimed that the sector has been subject to “tinkering and meddling” by government ministers.

07 Nov 2023 Political parties

Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough

06 Oct 2023 Transport

Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem

04 Oct 2023 Political parties

Birmingham Mayor Is "Disappointed" But Not Resigning Over HS2 Curb

02 Oct 2023 Political parties

Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 "Without A Fight"

26 Sep 2023 Transport

Sadiq Khan To Join Meeting Of Northern Mayors In A Bid To Save HS2

25 Sep 2023 Transport

Tories Vow To Cling Onto HS2 Legislation To Protect Northern Powerhouse Rail

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London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of”

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12 Apr Communities

London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of”

We must be more ambitious in efforts to modernise the UK’s rail network

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20 Mar Transport

We must be more ambitious in efforts to modernise the UK’s rail network

05 Mar Transport

Self-driving cars put safety first

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Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image

17 Apr Communities

New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”

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05 Mar Communities

Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route

Once a totem of levelling-up, now a national embarrassment, HS2 has become a political disaster. But, as Sophie Church reports, few have suffered as much as those living along its route. Illustration by Tracy Worrall

22 Nov 2023 Political parties

'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust

The Labour-affiliated trade union TSSA was rocked by scandal last year. Sienna Rodgers speaks to Maryam Eslamdoust in her first interview as the new general secretary

19 Nov 2023 Home affairs

The Sir John Armitt interview: ‘I’m not sure the government is really serious about nuclear’

Britain’s infrastructure tsar heavily criticised the cancellation of the second phase of HS2. Now Sir John Armitt intensifies his attack on the ‘governance’ holding Britain back in an interview with Tali Fraser

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31 Mar 2016 Transport

Why were HGV drivers at Calais left unprotected? asks Road Haulage Association

The past 24 hours have seen a further serious breakdown in law and order at Calais as approximately 150 migrants, some armed with iron bars, attempted to board UK-bound trucks heading towards the Eurotunnel and resulted in the tragic death of a migrant as a result of being hit by an heavy goods vehicle.

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24 Mar 2016 Home affairs

Road Haulage Association’s chief condemns people traffickers

Today’s news that 52 stowaways have been found on board two trucks in Kent comes as no surprise to the Road Haulage Association.

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18 Mar 2016 Transport

Statement regarding the London Overground contract

The Go-Ahead Group is disappointed not to have been awarded the London Overground contract

Lower Thames Crossing proposals threaten ancient woods in Kent and Essex

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18 Mar 2016 Environment

Lower Thames Crossing proposals threaten ancient woods in Kent and Essex

The Woodland Trust has voiced its concerns that the majority of proposals for the Lower Thames Crossing will cause irreversible damage to ancient woodlands.

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17 Mar 2016 Transport

Regional transport investment is a boost to the north but must be joined up countrywide

The investment in transport in the north, announced in the Budget, must be integrated into the UK’s existing transport infrastructure to ensure seamless journey opportunities for passengers, according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

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16 Mar 2016 Environment

Lower Thames Crossing proposals threaten ancient woods in Kent and Essex

Three of the five options proposed by Highways Englandfor the Lower Thames Crossing - a solution to ease congestion over the Dartford Crossing - would cause extensive irreversible damage to up to 13 areas of irreplaceable ancient woodland in Kent and Essex according to the Woodland Trust.

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16 Mar 2016 Transport

Let Britain Fly criticises Budget speech for failing to mention new runway

Gavin Hayes, Director of Let Britain Fly said:

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16 Mar 2016 Transport

George Osborne does his duty says RHA

Today’s announcement by the Chancellor that fuel duty is to remain frozen will come as welcome news to the thousands of hauliers who are already paying the highest levels of fuel duty in Europe.

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15 Mar 2016 Transport

Insurance Premium Tax – another hit on hauliers

The Road Haulage Association has highlighted the real risk that tomorrows Budget will see the Chancellor slam another massive hike on Insurance Premium Tax. RHA members were strongly opposed to the rise in IPT to 9.5% on 1 November year, the reaction will be even stronger if he raises it again.

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14 Mar 2016 Transport

RHA plea to Osborne, “don’t hike fuel duty”

The Road Haulage Association will be holding its breath on Wednesday when the Chancellor delivers his 2016 Spring Budget.

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14 Mar 2016 Transport

Heathrow issues call to action to Scottish SMEs

Heathrow commits to jobs for Scottish SMEs with first ever Business Summit Glasgow