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Short Straits Summit: Exploring Dover’s Vital Role in Britain’s EU Reset Partner content
Short Straits Summit: Exploring Dover’s Vital Role in Britain’s EU Reset
Brexit
By Port of Dover
Two weeks before the Prime Minister welcomed EU leaders to the UK for a Summit aimed at resetting Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the bloc, another gathering took place near Westminster. Under discussion was how a narrow stretch of 21 miles of water and modern infrastructure can help keep Britain working.
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
Political parties
Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections
Shadow Transport Minister In 'Listening Mode' Ahead Of Meeting With Train Drivers' Union
Political parties
Shadow Transport Minister In "Listening Mode" Ahead Of Meeting With Train Drivers' Union
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Environment
Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans
Heathrow Third Runway Must Not Undermine UK’s Net Zero Goals, Transport Committee Chair Says
Transport
Heathrow Third Runway Must Not Undermine UK’s Net Zero Goals, Transport Committee Chair Says
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Political parties
Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence
Opinion
The UK’s largest civil project is going belly up at taxpayers’ expense – it’s time to put HS2 Ltd into administration
Transport
By Lord Berkeley
The UK’s largest civil project is going belly up at taxpayers’ expense – it’s time to put HS2 Ltd into administration
The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs Partner content
Environment
By Transport & Environment
The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs
The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well
Transport
By Paula Walsh
The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well
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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Labour MPs Demand Colleagues Lose Whip Over Palestine Action Vote
Foreign affairs
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
Energy
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left
By Tim Leunig
Political parties
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015
By Emma Lewell MP
Health
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government
Health
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Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Environment
Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust
Over a decade ago, the government decided to place many of England and Wales’ inland waterways in the hands of the Canal & River Trust. As it struggles with increasing financial pressure and a furious row with part of the boating community, has the experiment failed? Alan White investigates. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
Transport
By Sienna Rodgers
Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
The government is proposing to redefine electrically assisted pedal cycles, allowing them to be made much more powerful. But would they even be cycles any more? And what are the risks? Sienna Rodgers reports
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Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow announces Lord Deighton as new Chairman
Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd has today announced that Lord Paul Deighton will succeed Sir Nigel Rudd as Chairman of the Board when he steps down later this year.
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Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Home Office consultation on stowaway fines – driver safety is the key issue says RHA
The Home Office Clandestine Civil Penalty consultation asks for views from the haulage industry and others on the approach to stopping illegal entry to the UK by migrants - how penalties for hauliers who are negligent could be modernised and any other improvements - as well as other steps the industry can take to cut the risk of illegal migrant abuse.
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Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Platooning – not a new concept, says RHA
The Road Haulage Association has reacted with caution to the announcement of trials for the platooning* of trucks.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA National Lorry week has Max appeal
The Road Haulage Associations 2015 National Lorry Week was a tremendous success.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025