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How A Secret Government Report Delayed Leeds' Long-Awaited Trams

15 Apr Transport

The long wait in Leeds for a tram network was recently extended yet again. Noah Vickers uncovers the real reasons for the latest delay

08 Apr Transport

Leeds Tram Plan Was Working To "Unrealistic Milestones", Secret Government Report Warned

02 Apr Economy

Rail And Bus Fares Should Be Cut To Protect Public From Iran Petrol Spike, Says Ed Davey

22 Dec 2025 Economy

"Economy Begins At Home": David Cameron's Attempt To Do Away With Government Cars

20 Dec 2025 Transport

Rachel Reeves' Road Pricing Balancing Act

16 Dec 2025 Economy

RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: "Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective"

16 Dec 2025 Transport

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander: "It's Urgent That We Give People Confidence In The Railway Again"

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Operational national infrastructure systems: maintain, repair, refurbish, renew versus cost, value and investment

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Operational national infrastructure systems: maintain, repair, refurbish, renew versus cost, value and investment

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18 May Economy

Global Britain starts at Dover

30 Apr Transport

The UK should learn from France in making electric vehicles affordable

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Lord Heseltine: "We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power"

16 Jun Home affairs

Andy Burnham: The Makerfield Campaign, The Aftermath And His Prep For Government

11 Jun Political parties

Reform Council Leader George Finch: Nobody Deserves To Be In No 10 More Than Farage

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11 Jun Education

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16 Dec 2025 Economy

RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey: "Here's The Thing – Strikes Are Effective"

RMT union general secretary Eddie Dempsey talks to Sienna Rodgers about the potential for disputes under Great British Railways, the value of ‘militant strike action’, and why he won’t be leaving his council home

27 Sep 2025 Political parties

The Mick Whelan Interview: Strikes, Starmer And "The Lunatic In The White House"

Mick Whelan, outgoing general secretary of Aslef and chair of Labour Unions, talks to Sienna Rodgers about the state of the Labour Party, its future leadership and being ‘terrified’ of retirement

18 May 2025 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

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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.

Autumn Statement 2015: Chancellor accused of ignoring vital transport funding

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Autumn Statement 2015: Chancellor accused of ignoring vital transport funding

The Chancellor’s failure to address the urgent need to inject £150m into truck driver training threatens the UK’s economic recovery, the Road Haulage Association has said.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Omission of funding from Chancellor’s statement threatens to ‘put the brakes on the economic recovery’

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is extremely disappointed that, once again, the Chancellor has failed to address the urgent need for 150 million to fund truck driver training and considers the omission to be a threat to economic recovery.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow launches Made in Scotland week to honour great Scottish inventors

Passengers arriving at Heathrow today could be forgiven for thinking theyve been diverted to an airport north of the border thanks to its tartan takeover, which stretches from the runway to the restaurants.

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25 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow commentary on the Chancellor's Autumn Statement

Responding to the Chancellors Autumn Statement, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said:

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24 Nov 2015 Transport

Reform of the rail franchising programme

The Department for Transport has improved management of its rail franchising programme, and is better placed to deliver value for money than it was in 2012, following the collapse of the InterCity West Coast Competition, according to a report by the National Audit Office. However there are emerging risks to achieving value for money as the rail franchising programme develops, with uncertainty, delays and cost increases on major infrastructure works; the risk of reduced competition; and potentially stretched bidder and departmental resources.

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24 Nov 2015 Transport

The Gorgeous Kitchen is awarded the Best Airport Restaurant in the World

The Gorgeous Kitchen at Heathrows Terminal 2 has been awarded, out of 35 of the best restaurants at airports worldwide as the number one.

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24 Nov 2015 Transport

John Holland-Kaye sets out to AOA conference why Government should approve Heathrow expansion

Speaking at the Airport Operators Association (AOA) conference today, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye set out why Heathrow expansion is the right option for Government on the basis of the airports role as an engine for the economy, its importance as a UK-based global hub of the regions, the critical part air freight plays to business and its role as a good neighbour.

24 Nov 2015 Transport

'Northern Powerhouse appears to be nothing more than rhetoric'

Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Baroness Randerson writes following her Lords question on the impact of additional capacity at Heathrow or Gatwick on the Northern Powerhouse project.

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23 Nov 2015 Transport

RHA launches Calais Incident Reporting Line

As part of the Road Haulage Associations (RHA) continuing engagement with government to achieve a solution to the problems caused to hauliers by migrant activity at Calais, the RHA has launched a 24/7 Calais Incident Reporting Line - (+44) 1274 863111.

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23 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow has Christmas all wrapped up

£5.75m investment in ‘talking buses’ will stimulate UK economy

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23 Nov 2015 Transport

£5.75m investment in ‘talking buses’ will stimulate UK economy

Including a specific fund in the 2015 Spending Review to fit all new buses with AV technology will revitalize the bus industry, help disabled people into work, and stimulate the wider economy, says Guide Dogs.

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20 Nov 2015 Transport

RHA calls on the Chancellor to cut duty and fund an emergency programme of truck driver training

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) welcomes the latest report from the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) which confirms the long-held belief that raising duty on diesel or increasing VED on trucks would cost businesses and families 9.3 billion across the current Parliament.

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20 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow recognised as an industry sustainability leader

Heathrows leading investments in energy efficiency have earned it the Energy Management title at this years Edies Sustainability Leaders Awards.

Expanding Heathrow will help the economy to take off

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19 Nov 2015 Transport

Expanding Heathrow will help the economy to take off

Conservative MP Philip Davies calls on the Government to support Heathrow expansion adding it will 'allow the private sector to deliver for Britain'.

Government failure to help hauliers poses 'real threat to the UK's economic recovery'

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19 Nov 2015 Transport

Government failure to help hauliers poses 'real threat to the UK's economic recovery'

The Road Haulage Association asks the Government to help the freight sector address its driver shortage through additional funding in the Comprehensive Spending Review

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12 Nov 2015 Transport

Resolve the Calais situation – waiting until someone gets killed is simply not an option says RHA

The current situation at Calais may be slipping from the headlines but has not gone away.

11 Nov 2015 Transport

Will the Government break its promise and put the brakes on cycling funding?

Shadow Transport Minister Daniel Zeichner MP calls on the Government to fulfil promises made on investment in cycling in the Comprehensive Spending Review.

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11 Nov 2015 Transport

Heathrow traffic and business commentary October 2015

A record 6.56 million passengers chose to travel through Heathrow in October (+3.9% on October 2014), making it the busiest October to date

Shortage of HGV drivers is ‘a real threat to Christmas’ - Road Haulage Association

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11 Nov 2015 Transport

Shortage of HGV drivers is ‘a real threat to Christmas’ - Road Haulage Association

Hauliers and logistics professionals joined MPs at an event in Parliament to mark National Lorry Week and to hear about current issues facing the haulage sector in the crucial months before Christmas.

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