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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
We can build more and faster
Economy
By Dan Tomlinson MP
We can build more and faster
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
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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
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
One Year After The General Election: Where Are Former MPs Now?
Political parties
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Reform MP's Caseworker Suspended Following Assault Charge
Political parties
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
House of Lords To Move To QEII Centre While Parliament Restored
Parliament
Starmer: One Year On ##sash##
Starmer: One Year On
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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 KPMG LLP
Increasing aviation capacity is the only way to defend and grow UK’s competitive position, says KPMG
As the Airports Commission consultation closes on 'Increasing the UK's long-term aviation capacity', seeking views on the three shortlisted options for a new runway in the south east of England, KPMGs Global Head of Aviation, James Stamp, highlights that UK needs to take action to defend and grow its competitive position. He said:
UK 'must act' to compete globally in aviation - KPMG Partner content
Transport
By KPMG LLP
UK 'must act' to compete globally in aviation - KPMG
Increasing the UK’s airport capacity is vital in order “to secure our future economic prosperity,” a leading aviation expert has said.  
Tory taxi and minicab reforms will put passengers at risk
Transport
By Richard Burden
Tory taxi and minicab reforms will put passengers at risk
Shadow Roads Minister Richard Burden criticises the Deregulation Bill as it reaches Report stage in the House of Lords this week
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Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA welcomes driver shortage talks with the Treasury
The Road Haulage Association is pleased that its relentless lobbying on behalf of members for the government to address the issue of funding for employers to train UK residents to drive in the haulage industry has finally resulted in an invitation for a high powered meeting at HM Treasury early next month.
UK is being ‘left behind’ in the global race for airport expansion - KPMG Partner content
Transport
By KPMG LLP
London First
UK is being ‘left behind’ in the global race for airport expansion - KPMG
World airports are set to make an extra 1bn journeys by 2036, a new study has found.
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Environment
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead achieves its highest carbon disclosure project rating
The Go-Ahead Group plc has scored 84 points out of 100 and is rated B in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)UKresults.
Heathrow expansion 'will benefit whole of UK' Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow expansion 'will benefit whole of UK'
Heathrow airport is making the case for its expansion, saying it would drive economic growth for the whole of the UK.
People power forces Ministers to back walking and cycling
Transport
By Richard Burden
People power forces Ministers to back walking and cycling
Labour’s Shadow Roads Minister, Richard Burden MP, calls for a long term strategy, with funding, to increase walking and cycling rates.
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Transport
By Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald appointed as independent reviewer of ETCS implementation, Belgium
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the Belgian Mobility and Transport Federal Public Services (FPS) to review plans to the European Train Control System (ETCS) on the countrys conventional and high speed rail network. ETCS is currently being rolled out across Europe to standardise train control and simplify cross-border rail travel between European Union member states.
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Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM calls for employers to raise standards to cut numbers of fatalities amongst company drivers
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for companies to step up their commitment to safer business driving on UK roads, by recommending organisations they employ or hire carry the ISO 39001 accreditation which shows their drivers have met some of the highest safety standards.
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Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM appoints new Chief Executive Sarah Sillars to champion driving and riding skills
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has appointed Mrs Sarah Sillars OBE, one of the leading women in British industry, as its new Chief Executive Officer as she returns full-time to the automotive sector.
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Transport
By Mott MacDonald
MTEW consortium to provide environmental and sustainability services for Crossrail 2
A consortium including Mott MacDonald, Temple, ERM and WSP (referred to as MTEW) has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to provide environmental and sustainability services for Crossrail 2. The consortium will provide input to the developing project plans and the funding case.
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Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Driving test doesn’t equip new motorists for life on the road, says IAM and young drivers’ group
Leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and young driver safety organisation the Under 17 Car Club Charitable Trust are calling for the UK driving test to be revamped to make it more relevant to the real world risks that young drivers will face as they start their driving careers.
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Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM calls for traffic education to become part of the National Curriculum
Leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for traffic education to become an integral part of the National Curriculum, in an effort to cut the numbers of young people killed and injured on UK roads.
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Health
By Guide Dogs
Department for Transport needs to urgently address dangers of shared surfaces
Guide Dog's responds to Lord McAvoy'soral question in the House of Lords for the Governments assessment of the impact of shared space crossings on the safety of blind and partially sighted people and other people with a disability.
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Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM statement on Scottish drink-drive limits
An IAM survey statistics report from October 2014 found over 47% of respondents support adopting Scottish drink-drive laws across England and Wales in order to reduce the number of accidents taking place on UK roads.
Driverless cars – a motoring heaven or hell? Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Driverless cars – a motoring heaven or hell?
Neil Greig, Director of the Institute of Advanced Motorists Policy and Research, questions the safety risks involved in achieving a future with driverless cars.
Transport Secretary launches Christmas Designated Driver Campaign Partner content
Transport
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Transport Secretary launches Christmas Designated Driver Campaign
MPs & Peers joined people from across the transport and pub sectors to launch this year's Designated Driver Campaign in parliament.
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Transport
By Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs calls for pavement parking ban as three quarters forced into road
Almost three quarters of UK adults (74%), have been forced to walk into the road because of a vehicle parked on a pavement, according to a survey commissioned by Guide Dogs. The charity is leading a campaign to call for a new law to ban parking on pavements and is asking politicians to back a private members bill which will be tabled on 12 September.
Too many people heading for a destination unknown Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
Too many people heading for a destination unknown
Guide Dogs UK supports Jim Shannon MP’s Bill calling for AV technology on buses, giving back independence to the blind.
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Transport
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Driverless car road trials could lead to huge societal benefits – providing they tackle the big issues: acceptance, liability and safety, says IET
Welcoming the results of the UK driverless car road trials announced today by the Government as part of the Autumn Statement, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) outlines the big challenges for the trials to address.
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Transport
By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
National Infrastructure Plan
Simon Harrison from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Energy Policy Panel said:
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Transport
By Go-Ahead
The Go-Ahead Group celebrates double win at IR Society Best Practice Awards
The Go-Ahead Group has been recognised by the Investor Relations Society Best Practise Awards in the FTSE 250 category for
New manifesto focuses on young drivers Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
New manifesto focuses on young drivers
High speed rural roads should be part of the driving test, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).
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