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Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A 'State Of Paralysis'
Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A "State Of Paralysis"
Transport
Shadow rail minister Stephen Morgan has said railways are in a “state of paralysis,” and claimed that the sector has been subject to “tinkering and meddling” by government ministers.
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
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
The House Live
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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Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Conservative MP Campaigning To Be Mayor Is Distancing Himself From Tarnished Tory Image
Communities
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
New Football Law “Could Risk World Cup and Champions League Participation”
Culture
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
Scrolls of Doom: Why Gen Z is shunning the church
By Harriet Symonds
Communities
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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
Heathrow - the hub for the West Midlands Partner content
Transport
By Conservative Party
Heathrow - the hub for the West Midlands
Former Minister and Worcestershire MP Sir Peter Luff explains that only expansion of Heathrow will support and grow the West Midlands economy.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA calls for EU collaboration to tackle Calais crisis
Richard Burnett, Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association is calling for the UK Government to lead cross EU discussions to try and resolve the current crisis situation in Calais.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
Apprentices join the front line to deliver £38bn railway upgrade plan
Almost 200new apprentices have joined railway maintenance teams across Britainto start their on-the-job training after successfully completing their first year of the award-winning Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
RMT, TSSA and Unite members vote to accept Network Rail’s pay offer
Responding to the news that RMT, TSSA and Unite members have voted to accept the offer made by Network Rail on 1 June, Mark Carne, Network Rail chief executive, said:
Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
New law to stop Britain being blighted by vehicles parked on pavements
Charity Guide Dogs receives surge of support to outlaw irresponsible pavement parking
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Haulage chiefs urge government to take action as the driver shortage threatens economic recovery in every region of the UK
Today, Wednesday 17 June, the Road Haulage Association will deliver an urgent plea to the Prime Minister demanding government intervention to help with the chronic truck driver shortage, which is having a profound affect on the UKs supply chain and which threatens to slow the UK economic recovery.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM disappointed at big leap in fatalities and particularly motorcycle deaths on Scottish roads
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has reacted with disappointment to the big increase in fatalities on Scotlands roads as announced this morning by Transport Scotland, stating it made the Scottish governments mid-term review of its Road Safety Plan all the more urgent.
Partner content
Transport
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Persuasive case for 'un-Beeching' south west railway has national implications
CPRE argues that re-opening line between Plymouth and Exeter would revitalise rural communities and provide resilience against climate change
Lord Holmes calls for a Private Members’ Bill to end the ‘misery’ caused by pavement parking Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
Lord Holmes calls for a Private Members’ Bill to end the ‘misery’ caused by pavement parking
MPs and peers from across party lines join with the charity Guide Dogs in fight against pavement parking.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
More than 400 people a month arrested for drug-driving in England and Wales, IAM reveals
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed for the first time the true scale of drug-driving in the UK since new laws came into force and showed that over 400 people a month have already been arrested for this offence.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
Investment up as Network Rail publishes its full-year results
A record 3.4bn was invested in expandingand growing Britains rail network over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2014/15 financial year.
Partner content
Transport
By London First
Let Britain Fly: ‘The political procrastination has to stop’
Pro airport expansion group Let Britain Fly responds to the latest media reports that the decision to build a new runway faces fresh delays.
Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport
Heathrow Director of Sustainability and Environment Matt Gorman responds to Diane Abbott MP who has written for Central Lobby today about her parliamentary debate on London air pollution.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Response to TfL motorcycle death figures in London
The Institute of Advanced Motorists' (IAM) response to the news that there were 127 deaths on London's roads in 2014, 27 of which were motorcyclists, last year is as follows:
Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
MPs walk the Guide Dogs Walk of Fame
MPs will be given a star on Guide Dogs pavement parking Walk of Fame for supporting the charitys call for clearer pavements to help people with sight loss stay independent and mobile today.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM warns drivers not aware of impending changes to scrapping of driving licence counterpart today
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect today (8 June) as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
Network Rail push bike level crossing safety message
Network Rail has launched a new level crossing safety campaign targeting cyclists.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Road users still hung up on mobile phone use, according to IAM survey
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is urging the new government to increase its efforts in promoting road safety by giving targeted enforcement a higher priority.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Bike stars Plater and Cooper to join enthusiasts in July for IAM riding festival
A pair of stars from the world of motorbikes are set to join riding enthusiasts from all over the country for the IAM Motorcycling Festival (Institute of Advanced Motorists) taking place in early July.
Partner content
Environment
By Innovate UK
British low carbon vehicle excellence showcased in Japan
Seven UK-based automotive businesses that have won funding from Innovate UK, the UKs innovation experts, have headed to Japan to exhibit low carbon technology at the prestigious Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) Engineering Conference 2015.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM warns drivers not aware of impending changes to scrapping of driving licence counterpart in June
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect in just over two weeks time as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped.
Businesses call for Heathrow expansion Partner content
Economy
By Heathrow
Businesses call for Heathrow expansion
Small Businesses across the country have come out in support of Heathrow expansion, suggesting it will boost the UK economy.
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’ Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Ideal Queen’s Speech: Must include ‘pledge to reduce transport emissions’
Ahead of next week’s Queen’s Speech, Calor Gas explains why a bill to improve the UK’s air quality is desperately needed.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Clandestine situation at the Channel ports gets worse
Recent increases in clandestine incidents and attacks on truck drivers at the Channel ports suggest that the French police need urgent support to protect travellers at both Calais and Coquelles.
EventsAll
After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
2024
Online
After the election: what can the civil service expect from a new administration?
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