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Scotland’s transport minister calls on UK Government to end rail dispute

A Scottish minister has called on the UK Government to end a rail dispute that will have a catastrophic impact on Scotland’s train service. Despite the long-running dispute being between the RMT union and Network Rail, the vast majority of ScotRail ...

12 Dec 2022 at 18:34

Window closing to deliver infrastructure that will improve lives, advisers warn

The window is closing to deliver infrastructure to improve people’s lives, boost growth and tackle climate change, Government advisers have warned. The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) said there are “significant deficiencies” in the UK’s ...

16 May 2024 at 00:01

Motoring industry left ‘high and dry’ on delay to 2030 pledge

Rishi Sunak has been accused of leaving the motoring industry “high and dry” after delaying a ban on new petrol and diesel cars. Speaking in Downing Street on Wednesday, the Prime Minister confirmed the plans alongside a raft of changes to how ...

20 Sept 2023 at 20:54

Holiday companies urge PM to allow regulator to fine airlines

Travel companies and a consumer group are urging the Prime Minister to take “decisive action on behalf of British holidaymakers” by enabling the aviation regulator to fine airlines. In a joint letter to Rishi Sunak, they called for the King’s ...

21 Aug 2023 at 09:04

Ford: Delaying petrol and diesel ban ‘undermines’ what we need from Government

Delaying the ban on petrol and diesel new cars will “undermine” what manufacturer Ford needs from the Government, the company has warned. It is being widely reported that the date for when conventionally fuelled new cars can no longer be ...

20 Sept 2023 at 14:33

Car makers ‘erring on side of caution’ due to potential post-Brexit tariffs

Car makers are “erring on the side of caution” when it comes to electric vehicle sales next year due to planned European Union tariffs, an industry chief has warned. Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and ...

18 Sept 2023 at 11:26

Scotland

Heathrow expansion hailed as ‘huge opportunity’ for Scotland

The expansion of Heathrow Airport will create a “huge opportunity” for Scotland, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has said, with billions in investment and thousands of jobs. Rachel Reeves has announced the UK Government’s support ...

29 Jan 2025 at 16:33

New body to be created to tackle airspace inefficiency

An organisation tasked with making flight routes more efficient is to be established, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The body of aviation experts working with airports will produce “a step change” in airspace ...

18 Mar 2025 at 09:49

Heathrow expansion will not deprive regions of jobs and flights, say ministers

Transport ministers have rejected claims the Heathrow Airport expansion will deprive regions further afield of jobs and flights. Mike Kane, whose portfolio includes aviation, told the Commons a third runway at the country’s ...

13 Feb 2025 at 11:39

Extra cash for Wales’ railways ‘top priority’ for Welsh Secretary after HS2 row

Wales’ rail settlement is “not good enough”, Jo Stevens has said, as she insisted she would fight for as much cash to fix the situation as possible. The Welsh Secretary could not reveal how much Wales will get to invest in ...

15 Jan 2025 at 18:17

Snow and ice hit parts of UK as cold snap continues

Snow and ice are causing travel disruption for some parts of the UK, with the cold and wintry spell set to continue. Temperatures, which are around 5C-6C lower than usual for this time of year, will plummet well below ...

15 Jan 2024 at 15:32

Electric boost for Ford with £600m Government-backed loan

Car giant Ford is to expand its work on electric vehicles in Essex and Merseyside after receiving a £600 million Government-based loan. UK Export Finance said this will support thousands of jobs and help the ...

01 Dec 2022 at 11:48

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