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Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?

Three years ago Boris Johnson promised all major UK airports would have advanced CT scanners at security checkpoints by 1 December 2022

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

E-scooters could be three times more dangerous than cycling, study finds

More than 3,600 residents in England were surveyed about e-scooters in 10 areas hosting trials of rental schemes

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Anti-social use of e-scooters seen by most people in England, study finds

More than 3,600 residents in England were surveyed about e-scooters in 10 areas hosting trials of rental schemes

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

Train strikes: Taxpayers ‘paid £300k per rail worker’ during Covid, says transport secretary

Mark Harper said only 80% of passengers have returned to the railway, while the RMT union claims the figure is 99%

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?

Three years ago Boris Johnson promised all major UK airports would have advanced CT scanners at security checkpoints by 1 December 2022

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Mick Lynch: Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ in dealing with rail strike

The RMT union leader said the Government’s failure to act was astonishing given that fresh strikes are due to start in a fortnight.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

New report shows a 40% increase in e-scooter casualties nationwide, while fatalities have tripled

Males aged 10-19 were the most frequently involved in crashes

Bristol Post · Nov 29, 2022

Train ticket prices increase in March 2023 - announcement on how much due soon

Rail fares usually rise by July's RPI inflation, which was 12.1% in 2022, the Department for Transport says 2023 increase won't be that high

Chronicle Live · Nov 29, 2022