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Airlines forced to operate more flights to avoid losing airport slots

Airlines will be forced to operate more flights this summer to avoid losing lucrative take-off and landing slots at the UK’s busiest airports. They must use their slots at least 70% of the time to keep them from March 27, Transport Secretary Grant ...

24 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Tory leadership hopefuls speak candidly about defending PM from scandal

Tory leadership candidates have spoken candidly about their experiences of defending Boris Johnson – and the Prime Minister’s downfall – now they are free from the bind of collective responsibility. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he ...

10 Jul 2022 at 13:47

More travel chaos as another rail union announces strike action

Another rail union has announced strikes in the worsening dispute over jobs, pay and conditions – threatening travel chaos in the coming weeks. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said its members at seven train companies ...

25 Jul 2022 at 20:18

Forcing cyclists to display number plates would be impractical, minister warned

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has been widely condemned after announcing a plan which could force cyclists to display registration plates. Motoring experts, transport groups, legal experts and opposition parties criticised the ...

17 Aug 2022 at 18:06

Shapps’ comments on number plates for bikes ‘impractical’, says Cycling UK

A shake-up of road laws which could see cyclists forced to display registration plates, buy insurance and face prosecution for speeding has been described as “impractical” and “strange” by transport groups and opposition parties....

17 Aug 2022 at 14:53

‘Zero engagement’ from Government on Transport for London funding crisis – mayor

The mayor of London has accused the Government of “zero engagement” over Transport for London’s (TfL) funding crisis, as a current settlement reaches expiration. Sadiq Khan warned of cuts which have “never been seen in London ...

23 Jun 2022 at 20:46

Shapps is ‘spouting nonsense’, RMT general secretary says

The general secretary of the RMT union has accused Transport Secretary Grant Shapps of “spouting nonsense” with plans to allow agency staff to step in for striking workers. Mick Lynch criticised the proposed change in the ...

21 Jun 2022 at 10:56

Young drivers delay car repairs to save money

Young drivers are delaying car repairs in an attempt to save money, a new survey suggests. An RAC poll of 3,102 motorists indicated that 37% of those aged 17-24 are putting off work to mend their vehicles as the ...

02 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

Millions of people across England can save money on bus travel with the introduction of a £2 cap on fares for more than 4,600 routes. More than 130 operators outside London will charge no more than £2 for a ...

01 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Transport Secretary Mark Harper accepts HS2 delays will not save money

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has accepted delays to HS2 will not save money. He told MPs the Government had to make “sensible decisions” due to having annual budgets. It was announced in March that ...

19 Apr 2023 at 13:40

Scotland

No separate ban on petrol car sales possible in Scotland, minister confirms

Holyrood ministers do not have the power to introduce a Scotland-only ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, the Transport Secretary has confirmed. Mairi McAllan spoke after First Minister ...

28 Sept 2023 at 15:11

Shapps vows to create ‘death by dangerous cycling law’

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has pledged to create a “death by dangerous cycling” law that will treat killer cyclists the same as motorists. Announcing the plans in the Mail+, Mr Shapps said ...

06 Aug 2022 at 00:35

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