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Government praises ‘vital role’ of media in reporting riot-related convictions

The Government has praised the “vital role” of the media in reporting the arrest and convictions of those involved in violent disorder. Some 80 adults have so far been sentenced following violent unrest which broke out in parts of the UK in the wake ...

15 Aug 2024 at 21:23

Elon Musk escalates spat with Starmer, calling him ‘two-tier Keir’

Sir Keir Starmer’s spat with Elon Musk has escalated, with the social media boss calling the Prime Minister “two-tier Keir” in a series of new tweets. Mr Musk reposted a series of images, videos and memes related to ongoing rioting in the UK. The ...

06 Aug 2024 at 15:54

Avanti bosses should ‘get back round the table’ to resolve strike, says minister

The Transport Secretary has urged Avanti West Coast to negotiate a solution to planned new year’s strikes as she defended the Government’s approach to industrial action. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced a series ...

20 Dec 2024 at 08:59

Government aims to ‘restore clarity’ with consultation on petrol car phase-out

A consultation has been launched into the phase-out of petrol and diesel cars by 2030. Automotive and charging experts will be invited to share their views, as the Government claim the consultation will “restore clarity” for vehicle ...

24 Dec 2024 at 07:16

Government could ‘look at’ drink-drive laws amid rising deaths, says minister

Laws on drink and drug-driving could be reviewed amid concern about rising deaths on the roads, the Transport Secretary has suggested. Heidi Alexander said it “might be time to have a look at those (laws)” as part of a wider effort ...

20 Dec 2024 at 10:03

PM urges councils to ‘get on’ with fixing ‘broken roads’

Sir Keir Starmer has urged councils to “get on with the job” of fixing pothole-plagued roads. The Prime Minister said damaged roads “can risk lives and cost families hundreds if not thousands of pounds on repairs”. He made the ...

20 Dec 2024 at 09:12

More than two million train tickets to be discounted during sale next week

More than two million train tickets will be discounted during a promotion starting next week, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Cheaper Advance and Off-Peak tickets will be available to buy in the rail sale ...

10 Jan 2025 at 09:08

Ministers looking at ‘pipeline of schemes’ to run HS2 north of Birmingham

Ministers are looking at a “realistic pipeline of schemes” to link HS2 to destinations north of Birmingham, the Transport Secretary has said. Heidi Alexander told the Commons that Labour last year found a “ragtag ...

09 Jan 2025 at 11:23

Surinder Arora working with Changi airport on Heathrow expansion plan

Hotel tycoon Surinder Arora’s Heathrow expansion plan is being partnered by Singapore’s Changi airport. The billionaire’s Arora Group said it is working with Changi to “ensure the best passenger experience in ...

02 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Most rail journeys under public ownership by middle of next year, says minister

Most rail journeys in Great Britain will be under public ownership by the middle of next year, the Transport Secretary is expected to announce. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Liverpool, Heidi ...

26 Sept 2025 at 23:12

Electric car grant expanded to offer discount on more new models

The price of five electric cars has been cut as the Government widens a scheme to encourage people to switch. The decision means 22 cars are eligible for the electric car grant, with prices reduced by up ...

19 Aug 2025 at 09:29

Heathrow reveals plan for £21bn third runway

Heathrow airport has said it can build a third runway for £21 billion within a decade. The airport has submitted plans to the Government for a new full-length runway, but insisted it is open to ...

05 Aug 2025 at 10:14

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