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Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
Louise Haigh, the shadow transport secretary, will claim on Thursday that Labour's plans to nationalise Britain's railways during its first term in office could result in waste being reduced by up to £2.2bn a year.
Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A 'State Of Paralysis'
Transport
Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A "State Of Paralysis"
Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough
Political parties
Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough
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
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London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of” Partner content
Communities
By Luton Rising
London Luton Airport: “An airport to be proud of”
We must be more ambitious in efforts to modernise the UK’s rail network Partner content
Transport
By WSP
We must be more ambitious in efforts to modernise the UK’s rail network
Self-driving cars put safety first
Transport
By Anthony Browne MP
Self-driving cars put safety first
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Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
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Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route
Communities
By Sophie Church
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
'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
Transport news
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.
Partner content
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.
Tom Brake MP: Ending rail rip-offs must not be delayed
Transport
By Rt Hon Tom Brake
Tom Brake MP: Ending rail rip-offs must not be delayed
Tom Brake MP says "passengers who have suffered a shambolic train service for decades" should not have to wait until 2021 to see improvements in London's suburban rail network service.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA Calais Incident Reporting Line now breaks down the language barrier
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) continues to engage with UK-bound hauliers experiencing abuse, intimidation and attacks from migrants at Calais.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
The RHA still leads the way with higher than average pass rates
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) as one of the most respected freight transport and logistics training providers in the UK, has just published its latest training prospectus.
Partner content
Transport
By Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust fury at HS2 Ltd incompetence throughout Hybrid Bill process
HS2 Ltd preparation for the Hybrid Bill includes error after error, flawed calculations, and methods that go against Government guidance in its vain attempts to justify loss and damage to 63 ancient woods along the first phase of the route, says the Woodland Trust.
It's time for this Government to belt up and take off on airport expansion
Transport
By Catherine McKinnell MP
It's time for this Government to belt up and take off on airport expansion
The Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North argues ahead of her Westminster Hall debate today that the best way to support regional airports is to increase UK airport capacity and calls on the Government to make a clear decision now.
Partner content
Transport
By Innovate UK
Driverless cars technology receives £20 million boost
Eight projects have been awarded 20 million in funding to develop the next generation of autonomous vehicles.
Delaying UK airport expansion ‘could threaten economic recovery,’ campaign chief warns Partner content
Transport
By London First
Delaying UK airport expansion ‘could threaten economic recovery,’ campaign chief warns
Let Britain Fly Director, Gavin Hayes, urges the Government not to let short-term political considerations halt progress on Britain’s much needed new runway
'​National disgrace' to 'remarkable renaissance': how localism will revive our waterways Partner content
Environment
By Canal and Rivers Trust
'​National disgrace' to 'remarkable renaissance': how localism will revive our waterways
Canal & River Trust Chairman, Allan Leighton, says community engagement is key to maintaining the waterways of England and Wales. 
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Time is running out for UK-bound hauliers at Calais says RHA
That's the stark warning from the Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett.
South West rail resilience – ministers reneging on promise?
Transport
By Lord Berkeley
South West rail resilience – ministers reneging on promise?
Secretary of the APPG South West Rail Group, Lord Berkeley warns that a pause in Network Rail’s work will significantly increase the risk of a repeat flood, line erosion or closure with all the attendant misery and loss of business.
Government must put pressure on rail operators to incentivize better performance
Transport
By Sir Robert Neill MP
Government must put pressure on rail operators to incentivize better performance
South East London MP Bob Neill writes ahead of his Adjournment debate on 'Southeastern rail services' affecting his constituents and other commuters.
Partner content
Home affairs
By Road Haulage Association
Using a hand-mobile phone while driving costs lives says RHA
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) welcomes the Department of Transport consultation proposing increased fixed noticed fines and penalty points for the drivers of heavy goods vehicles and other motorists caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA insists that French commitment to secure Calais becomes a reality
RHA chief executive Richard Burnett has written to the French Interior Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, insisting that the Ministers recent commitment to maintain law and order in the Calais area is urgently acted upon.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA welcomes proposal for Lower Thames Crossing
Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) welcomes the Lower Thames Crossing consultation, published today by the Department for Transport.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA has the wit to woo women
The Road Haulage Association (@rhanews) is launching Shes RHA, designed to address the acute shortage of women in road transport.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA 2016 Haulage Manual out now
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) has published the 2016 edition of its highly respected haulier's bible, the RHA Haulage Manual.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Latest Calais chaos - deploy the French military immediately says Road Haulage Association
Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) chief executive Richard Burnett (@RHARichardB) is demanding that the French government deploy their military to secure the chaos at Calais.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA rejects Boris Johnson’s parting shot at haulage industry
The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) notes with disappointment the public consultation from Transport for London (@TfL), proposing that lorries in the capital should be required to have additional glass fitted to the nearside door to improve the drivers vision. The proposal is an extension of TfLs Safer Lorry Scheme.
Partner content
Transport
By NCFE
Supply Chain and Logistics Trailblazer group welcomes Government’s decision to approve vital LGV driver standard
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has approved a new apprenticeship standard that will have a significant impact on the freight and logistics sector, in which there has long been a skills shortage.
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The road to proactive government
2024
Online
The road to proactive government
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
2024
Online
Practical AI: Closing the gap between possibility and reality
Net Zero Week 2024
2024
Online
Net Zero Week 2024