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Short Straits Summit: Exploring Dover’s Vital Role in Britain’s EU Reset

20 May Brexit

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.

18 May Environment

Troubled Waters – The Many Struggles Of The Canal And River Trust

30 Apr Political parties

Potholes, Policing And Pubs: No 10’s Reddit Push Ahead Of Local Elections

02 Feb Political parties

Shadow Transport Minister In "Listening Mode" Ahead Of Meeting With Train Drivers' Union

29 Jan Environment

Labour Figures Come Out Against Chancellor's 'Environmentally Illiterate' Plans

28 Jan Transport

Heathrow Third Runway Must Not Undermine UK’s Net Zero Goals, Transport Committee Chair Says

29 Nov 2024 Political parties

Louise Haigh Resigns As Transport Secretary Over Mobile Phone Offence

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The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs

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30 Jun Environment

The future of haulage is here: it’s time for a zero-emission mandate for HGVs

20 Jun Transport

The Liverpool-Manchester railway shows how we can do big infrastructure well

14 Jun Economy

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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence

29 Jun Defence

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07 Jul Energy

Rachel Reeves: Hero of the Left

02 Jul Political parties

How No 10 Sleepwalked Into A Welfare Crisis

27 Jun Political parties

I will vote against the Welfare Bill - I don’t want anyone to feel the regret I've had since 2015

29 Jun Health

Welfare Bill Passes House Of Commons Vote After Day Of Pain For Government

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18 May 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

17 Jul 2024 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.

23 May 2024 Transport

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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04 Jan 2016 Transport

Proposed new migrant camp at Dunkirk will double the problem for UK-bound hauliers says RHA

The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) is dismayed at the news that a new migrant camp is to be built at the Dunkirk ferry port, approximately 30 miles from the Port of Calais.

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23 Dec 2015 Transport

RHA welcomes measures to alleviate Forth Road Bridge misery

Although deeply disappointed at the news that the Forth Road Bridge is to remain closed to HGVs until February 2016, the Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) welcomes the proposals arising from a meeting today with the Minister for Infrastructure, Keith Brown.

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22 Dec 2015 Transport

Continued closure of the Forth Road Bridge to HGV traffic will cost the industry an additional £40m says RHA

The Road Haulage Association (@rhanews) is dismayed to learn that delays are once again affecting the Forth Road Bridge (@forthroadbridge). Despite maintenance teams working hard to complete the repairs necessary to bring the bridge back into use ahead of the planned operational date of the beginning of January, it is to remain closed to HGV traffic until the end of February.

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18 Dec 2015 Transport

Calais migrants now outnumber security forces by 18:1

The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) is extremely concerned that despite the deployment of 1,300 French riot police and gendarmerie at Calais, the reality is that with approximately 300 operating at any one time, they are now massively outnumbered by 18:1.

16 Dec 2015 Transport

Improving the Weymouth to Waterloo rail line

Dorset South MP Richard Drax writes following his Westminster Hall debate which pressed the Government to consider options to speed up journey times between Weymouth and London Waterloo.

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15 Dec 2015 Transport

RHA renews its call for deployment of the French military to protect HGV drivers at Calais

Following a visit by RHA chief executive Richard Burnett (@RHARichardB) to Calais last week, the Road Haulage Association (RHANews) has renewed its call for deployment of the French military to protect HGV drivers and restore law and order to the Port.

15 Dec 2015 Transport

Cuts to TFL budget could prompt fare rises and compromise safety, MP warns

Labour’s Gareth Thomas speaks to PoliticsHome on the impact the Chancellor’s cuts will have on the London Transport network.

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14 Dec 2015 Transport

RHA has a challenging but positive meeting with Business Department

The RHA (@RHANews) has today held what chief executive Richard Burnett (@RHARichardB) has described as a challenging but positive meeting with the skills Minister Nick Boles MP to press the case for more action to solve the chronic LGV driver shortage.The meeting was held at the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (@bisgovuk)

Hauliers pull together to help Cumbria flood victims

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11 Dec 2015 Transport

Hauliers pull together to help Cumbria flood victims

UK freight operators have joined in efforts to assist thousands of homeless families affected by the Cumbrian floods.

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11 Dec 2015 Economy

Approval for HGV Driver Trailblazer Apprenticeship: “Our hard work has paid off” says RHA

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) (@RHANews) has welcomed the approval from the Business and Innovation Department (BIS) (@bisgovuk) for an LGV apprenticeship Trailblazer scheme but is pressing for confirmation that the scheme will cover the cost of licence acquisition.

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10 Dec 2015 Transport

Response to airport decision

In response to theGovernment confirming its support for airport expansion, Ralph Smyth, Head of Infrastructure and Legal at the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said:

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10 Dec 2015 Transport

Hauliers pull together to help Cumbria flood victims

The Road Haulage Association (RHA), is delighted by the news that TPN, The Pallet Network (@OurTPN) is pulling together its 117-depot nationwide freight operation to collect emergency relief donations from around the UK and send them to the thousands of homeless families affected by the Cumbrian floods.

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09 Dec 2015 Transport

Don’t let the death of a driver be the catalyst for action at Calais says RHA

For the thousands of hauliers travelling through the Port of Calais on the last leg of the journey towards the UK, their lives are now being put in an untenable situation as a result of the increase in migrant activity.

A clearer path to parking-free pavements: Government responds to Pavement Parking Bill

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08 Dec 2015 Transport

A clearer path to parking-free pavements: Government responds to Pavement Parking Bill

Ellen Buckerfield of Guide Dogs responds to progress of Simon Hoare MP’s private member’s bill following its debate in Parliament on Friday 4 December.

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07 Dec 2015 Transport

Forth Road Bridge closure will have a massive cost impact on Scottish hauliers says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is deeply concerned that the Scottish Government do not seem to fully appreciate the economic impact that the closure of the Forth Road Bridge will have on the haulage industry in Scotland.

07 Dec 2015 Transport

Disabled people deserve a better deal on public transport

Shadow transport minister Daniel Zeichner says Tory cuts are leaving disabled people isolated from medical help and employment.

04 Dec 2015 Transport

Why we need a Pavement Parking Act

Ahead of today's second reading, Simon Hoare MP calls upon Parliament to back his Pavement Parking (Protection of Vulnerable Pedestrians) Bill.

Mr Cameron: don’t worry, a longer runway, not a third runway is the sensible way forward for airport expansion

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04 Dec 2015 Transport

Mr Cameron: don’t worry, a longer runway, not a third runway is the sensible way forward for airport expansion

Heathrow Hub suggests that its alternative 'Extended Northern Runway' option is cheaper, simpler and politically & socially acceptable than other airport expansion opportunities.

The Heathrow debate must ensure the UK remains 'at the heart of the global economy'

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03 Dec 2015 Transport

The Heathrow debate must ensure the UK remains 'at the heart of the global economy'

Heathrow responds to a recent PoliticsHome article by Liberal Democrat Transport spokesperson Baroness Randerson and notes a final Government decision on airport expansion is expected before the end of the year.

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30 Nov 2015 Transport

Rob Flello MP calls for urgent action to protect British HGV in Calais

Following a visit to witness for himself the mayhem at the Port of Calais, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group onFreight Transport, Rob Flello (@RobFlelloMP) said: Despite Eurotunnel now becoming a fortress, the access roads have become like a virtual war zone, unsafe for motorists and professional drivers.

Scottish constituencies ‘worst in UK for road safety,’ new research finds

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30 Nov 2015 Transport

Scottish constituencies ‘worst in UK for road safety,’ new research finds

New research reveals Britain’s most dangerous areas for road accidents by parliamentary constituency, with areas north of the border coming out worst.

Why I changed my view on Heathrow expansion

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30 Nov 2015 Transport

Why I changed my view on Heathrow expansion

The Chief Executive of West London Business was initially opposed to Heathrow expansion, but is now clear that West London, the UK’s second largest economic powerhouse, needs an expanded Heathrow to further boost jobs and growth.

Final decision needed on airport expansion

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26 Nov 2015 Transport

Final decision needed on airport expansion

With a debate in Parliament today discussing the Airports Commission’s recommendations for airport expansion, the Let Britain Fly campaign calls for the Government to make a “clear and final decision”.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

RHA sees the importance of regular eye tests

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) (@RHANews) is pleased to be teaming up with Vision Express (@VisionExpress) to promote the importance of regular eye testing for heavy goods vehicle drivers.

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