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Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough
Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough
Political parties
Rail industry leaders have described draft transport plans included in the King's Speech as a “missed opportunity”, and are doubtful that they will deliver reform promised by government.

Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem
Transport
Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem
Birmingham Mayor Is 'Disappointed' But Not Resigning Over HS2 Curb
Political parties
Birmingham Mayor Is "Disappointed" But Not Resigning Over HS2 Curb
Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 'Without A Fight'
Political parties
Tory Mayor Vows To Not Let Government Scrap HS2 "Without A Fight"
Sadiq Khan To Join Meeting Of Northern Mayors In A Bid To Save HS2
Transport
Sadiq Khan To Join Meeting Of Northern Mayors In A Bid To Save HS2
Tories Vow To Cling Onto HS2 Legislation To Protect Northern Powerhouse Rail
Transport
Tories Vow To Cling Onto HS2 Legislation To Protect Northern Powerhouse Rail
New Uxbridge MP Wants To Be The “Voice Of The People” And Stop ULEZ
Environment
New Uxbridge MP Wants To Be The “Voice Of The People” And Stop ULEZ
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London Luton Airport’s plans to ramp up community investment Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport’s plans to ramp up community investment
Westminster must cough up funds for mass transit in West Yorkshire
Transport
By Tracy Brabin
Westminster must cough up funds for mass transit in West Yorkshire
'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust
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Conservative MP To Push For Law To Avoid A “Post-Truth World” Online
Conservative MP To Push For Law To Avoid A “Post-Truth World” Online
Technology
Schools Funding Plummets Into Deficit Risking A “Bleak” Future Of Staff Cuts
Schools Funding Plummets Into Deficit Risking A “Bleak” Future Of Staff Cuts
Education
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'A fresh start': TSSA's new general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
'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
The Sir John Armitt interview: ‘I’m not sure the government is really serious about nuclear’
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
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
Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem
Transport
Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed the government would scrap the northern leg of HS2 on Wednesday and instead spend the money on a new Network North project to improve transport across the country, but much of it appears to repeat existing plans.
Transport news
Let’s get rail services back on track
Transport
By Baroness Randerson
Let’s get rail services back on track
Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Baroness Randerson writes following her Lords question on the performance of the Southern, Southeastern and Thameslink rail franchises and how to secure an improved service for all passengers.
Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Government must not squander this ‘Golden Age’ of infrastructure investment
Heathrow Non-Executive Director and former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Rachel Lomax has urged the Government to grasp the nettle on airport capacity or risk undermining investor confidence in the new National Infrastructure Commission.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA Spring Conference set for success
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is busy preparing for its annual Spring Conference, to take place on 18/19 March at the Old England Hotel, Windermere.
Southeastern rail services are 'appalling' for passengers
Transport
By Clive Efford MP
Southeastern rail services are 'appalling' for passengers
Eltham's MP Clive Efford writes on the topic of his Westminster Hall debate today: the reliability of Southeastern train services.
Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Road Haulage Association
The Calais migrant camp must be cleared as soon as possible says RHA
Despite the news of clashes between riot police and migrants as demolition teams dismantle the migrant camp at Calais, the Road Haulage Association remains fully supportive of the pledge made by Xavier Bertrand, President of Frances Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, to clear the Ports Jungle.
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Economy
By Road Haulage Association
A key tax allowance in the transport sector is the subject of confusion as a result of an error at HMRC, says RHA
The Road Haulage Association has a historical agreement over the payment of a round sum allowance to those drivers who use sleeper cabs whilst on a business journey.
Partner content
Transport
By London First
1922 Committee Chairman tables EDM criticising government for runway delay
Graham Brady the MP for Altrincham and Sale West and Chairman of the influential 1922 Committee of Conservative MPs, will today (Monday 29 February) table an Early Day Motion (EDM) criticising the latest government delay on a decision to build a new runway in London and the South East, urging Minsters to deliver a final decision by July 2016.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA disappointed at lack of government response to Calais crisis
The Road Haulage Association fully supports the letters from Calais President Xavier Bertrand to Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande asking for the issue of disruptive migrant activity at Calais to be officially put on the agenda of the Franco-British Summit in Amiens on March 3rd and his call for an emergency plan be implemented as soon as possible.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA National Lorry week has Max appeal
The Road Haulage Associations 2015 National Lorry Week was a tremendous success.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
She’s RHA launch a resounding success
The recent launch of the RHAs latest initiative, Shes RHA, was declared a resounding success and a night to remember by the 71 guests that attended.
Partner content
Transport
By Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust call for further investigation into HS2 Hybrid Bill errors
Following the publication of the HS2 Select Committees report the Woodland Trust welcomes the Committees clear direction to HS2 that it needs to identify an independent third party arbiter to review its flawed net loss metrics and this issue may need to be considered by the House of Lords.
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Transport
By Road Haulage Association
2016 CV Show sees the RHA focus set firmly on the future
Fortune telling is not being currently listed among the many services the Road Haulage Association offers its members, but visitors to stand SG30 at the 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show will see the RHAs focus set firmly on the future.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA fully supports pledge of Calais President
The Road Haulage Association fully supports the pledge made by Xavier Bertrand, President of Frances Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, to raze the Ports Jungle to the ground.
Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow statement on the European Union referendum
Commenting on the European Unions impact on trade, aviation and British prosperity, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said:
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Forth bridge back on track – and the lesson to be learned
Transport Scotland is about to start a press conference to announce that the Forth Road Bridge will be open to all traffic, including lorries, with effect from 23:00 tomorrow evening, Saturday 20 February.
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Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA backs new initiative by Calais President
The Road Haulage Association was today invited to attend a meeting hosted by Xavier Bertrand, president of the Nord Pas de Calais Picardie region, the regionalFrench government responsible for the ports of Calais and Boulogne.
Why the Chancellor should ensure 'A Fair Flight For The South West' Partner content
Transport
By Bristol Airport
Why the Chancellor should ensure 'A Fair Flight For The South West'
Bristol Airport Chief Executive Officer, Robert Sinclair, explains why Welsh Government control of Air Passenger Duty (APD) would be bad news for the travelling public in the West of England, as well as having wider implications for the ‘no detriment’ principle.
Making the case to protect ancient woodland to the HS2 Bill Committee Partner content
Transport
By Woodland Trust
Making the case to protect ancient woodland to the HS2 Bill Committee
The Woodland Trust's Senior Conservation Advisor Richard Barnes writes following his appearance in front of the HS2 Bill Committee presenting the Trust's evidence to protect ancient woodlands along the proposed route.
Heathrow chief: David Cameron faces ‘stark’ choice on airport expansion Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow chief: David Cameron faces ‘stark’ choice on airport expansion
Heathrow is the only expansion option that will help the Prime Minister achieve his vision, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has said.  
Air Passenger Duty must remain fair and consistent across the UK
Transport
By Henry Smith MP
Air Passenger Duty must remain fair and consistent across the UK
Crawley MP Henry Smith calls on the Chancellor to reduce Air Passenger Duty in the next Budget to counteract plans which the Scottish Government has to use new powers to reduce APD by 50% in Scotland.
Richard Burden MP: It is time for the Government to act on sustainable jet fuel
Transport
By Richard Burden MP, Shadow Transport Minister
Richard Burden MP: It is time for the Government to act on sustainable jet fuel
Shadow Transport Minister Richard Burden MP calls on the Government to fund 'innovative projects to get to commercial scale and to build confidence in emerging technologies' on cleaner jet fuel.
George Osborne urged to abandon fuel duty escalator in order to meet air quality targets Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
George Osborne urged to abandon fuel duty escalator in order to meet air quality targets
The Government is being urged to remove the fuel duty escalator on Liquid Petroleum Gas, in order to meet its air quality targets.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
White lines need to be a red line for Andrew Jones says RHA
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) is alarmed at press reports which, if accurate, suggest a disturbing trend among roads authorities.
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Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Forth Road Bridge continues to cause financial misery for hauliers
Despite the news that operators of the Forth Road Bridge (@forthroadbridge) are to trial the reintroduction of HGVs to the Bridge, beginning at 23.00 on Thursday, 4 February until 04.00, 5 February, the Road Haulage Association is disappointed that the length of these trials has yet to be determined.
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