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Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads despite safety warnings

New laws to permit vehicles up to 18.55 metres long, but campaigners say they will increase fatal accidents

The Guardian - UK

Fears for cyclists as longer lorries bring wider blind spots

The Department for Transport said it will enable the same volume of goods to be carried on fewer journeys

The Independent UK

Longer lorries will be on British roads by the end of the month

Government believes the longer lorries could bring an additional £1.4bn to the economy, despite concerns over what happens if they take a wrong turn

Wales Online

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Cycling is down nearly a quarter since coronavirus peak

The decline has sparked fears the Government will fail to hit its target for increasing cycling activity.

The Independent UK

Trains in Wales 'will get less reliable in the next five years', transport minister warns

Lee Waters launched a furious attack on the UK Government's plans for rail spending in Wales in a speech

Wales Online

Road-building spree will derail UK’s net zero targets, warn campaigners

Hybrid vehicle pollution and van traffic update adds 26 megatonnes of carbon emissions to Department for Transport decarbonisation plan

The Guardian - UK

'It might save money but it won't save lives' - safety fears grow as Government considers changing MOT tests

We take a look at the purpose of the MOT and why garages and industry bosses think reducing the time between tests is a bad idea

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Plan to allow fuel tankers to operate at full capacity during disruption

The Department for Transport is consulting on allowing tankers to operate at full capacity to keep forecourts stocked.

The Independent UK

'The next stop will be...': Buses to get audio-visual announcements

Onboard announcements and visual displays to become mandatory

Manchester Evening News

'Massive' change to Britain's buses starts from today

New rules from the Department for Transport are aimed at boosting passenger independence

Wales Online

Euston HS2 delays would mean extra costs, warns watchdog

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs, the National Audit Office has warned ministers.

Evening Standard

Revised plans for HS2 Euston terminus would cost almost £5bn, says watchdog

NAO warns cost of station in London almost double initial budget and pause on work could push it higher

The Guardian - UK

Euston HS2 delays would mean extra costs and higher spending, warns watchdog

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and potentially even higher spending, the National Audit Office has warned ministers.

The Independent UK

New Nottingham city centre 20mph limits to be enforced from the end of March

New signs have been put up in recent months

Nottingham Post

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Majority of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules, says report

Government considering move for new vehicles to require an MOT after four years rather than the current three

The Independent UK

More than two-thirds of car owners oppose relaxation of MOT rules – survey

The Department for Transport is consulting on its proposal for new vehicles to require an MOT after four years rather than three.

Manchester Evening News

Passengers left gobsmacked as 'dreadful' train operator Avanti has contract extended despite months of rail chaos

'It's a complete lottery is the train runs or not...'

Insider UK

Avanti West Coast gets short-term contract extension

Operator of Scotland-London services had been struggling with reliability and punctuality

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Liverpool Echo

Avanti West Coast awarded contract extension despite reliability and punctuality struggles

Avanti West Coast had handed £13.5m to its shareholders during its latest financial year

Birmingham Post

Contract extension handed to Avanti West Coast after 'recent improvements'

Avanti West Coast had handed £13.5m to its shareholders during its latest financial year

The Independent UK

Government should invest in maritime tech, cleaner fuels and workforce – MPs

The Transport Select Committee has published a report into the UK’s maritime sector.

The Independent UK

Three million people suffer driving licence delays since April 2020 – report

MPs say the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s system to process applications is ‘slow, inefficient and in need of major improvement’.

The Independent UK

Husband and daughter of woman killed in e-scooter collision call for law change

The government says it plans to introduce new, bespoke legislation for e-scooters.

The Guardian - UK

Parts of HS2 to be delayed or cut as ministers prepare to reveal rising costs

At least £2bn extra needed for London-Birmingham section as inflation fuels yet more budget overruns on troubled rail project

Chronicle Live

Massive MOT changes could end up seeing drivers pay 'more in the long run' through higher repair bills

It is reported that the Government is considering the age at which cars require their first MOT - as well as making the test every two years instead of annually

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