The Latest Breaking News from Department for Transport

Government needs to stop blocking rail dispute deal, RMT says

General secretary Mick Lynch said there is ‘ministerial interference’ around a settlement.

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes

Trade union leaders have accused the Government of blocking a deal as passengers prepare for the latest disruption.

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Widespread rail strikes planned as passengers return to work after festive break

Customers are being advised to only travel if it is absolutely necessary, with action planned from January 2 until the weekend.

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Crowds left waiting at major train stations despite end of RMT rail strike

Photos showed hundreds of passengers packed inside King’s Cross and Paddington, with some journeys delayed due to engineering works

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2022

Strikes to cause 'significantly disrupted' travel in January, says Network Rail

Industrial action from the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has caused havoc over the Christmas period with more strikes to come in 2023

Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022

Passengers face ‘significantly disrupted’ trips into January – Network Rail

The warning comes as the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association at CrossCountry become the latest workers to announce strike action.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Sustainable aviation fuel project for Port Talbot secures £25m funding boost

The project from LanzaTech promises to create hundreds of new jobs

Birmingham Post · Dec 22, 2022

Drivers to Bristol Airport 'feel mugged' by Clean Air Zone's Portway 'trap'

The council asked for signs on the M5 but it has not happened

Bristol Post · Dec 20, 2022

Major travel rule change as Scottish airports to scrap 100ml liquid limit

New 3D scanners will allow for a larger amount of liquid to be carried through security by holidaymakers.

Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022

Tyne Bridge repair costs sprial 'significantly' as inflation crisis hits restoration of North East icon

Council chiefs may be forced to cut back on planned upgrades on the Central Motorway because of the spiralling costs of renovating the famous landmark

Chronicle Live · Dec 12, 2022