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Lib Dems call for probe into claims test touts are paying driving instructors

Block-booking is said to contribute to the large driving test backlog.

Evening Standard

Heathrow airport’s £33bn third runway plan chosen by government

Scheme includes plan to move the M25 and could mean up to 760 more planes in the skies around London every day

The Guardian - UK

M25 chaos for years as government backs £33bn plan to move London ring road to build Heathrow third runway

The Transport Secretary admitted that Heathrow’s scheme ‘requires major works to the M25’

Evening Standard

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Ministers back Heathrow’s plan to move M25 for third runway

The Transport Secretary rejected a rival proposal from Arora Group, saying Heathrow’s own plans were ‘the most credible and deliverable option’.

Evening Standard

Reeves given stark Budget warning from business to avoid ‘death by a thousand taxes’

CBI director general Rain Newton-Smith will tell the chancellor that if her priority is growth, she needs to prove it or the country faces ‘Groundhog Day’

The Independent UK

Starmer and Trump speak on Ukraine amid ‘productive’ talks on US-drafted plan

‘They agreed that we all must work together at this critical moment to bring about a just and lasting peace,’ No 10 said.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump blasts Ukraine for having ‘zero gratitude’ as officials meet over peace plan

Trump said his proposal is not a ‘final offer’ but the war must end now

Evening Standard

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Minister blames ‘shifting sands’ amid criticism of pre-Budget ‘fiscal fandango’

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander declined to deny that the Chancellor is planning a pay-per-mile scheme for electric vehicles.

Evening Standard

Transport Secretary details further ‘work required’ on Ukraine peace deal

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told Sky News’ Trevor Phillips On Sunday (November 23) that a leaked 28-point US-Russia peace proposal for Ukraine needs “more work.”

The Independent UK

UK joins Geneva talks on Trump’s Ukraine peace plan

Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander said allies of Ukraine must ‘open up space for meaningful negotiations’.

Evening Standard

Rail fares freeze to save London commuters up to £350 in Reeves Budget cost-of-living giveaway

The Chancellor promised train passengers would “not pay a penny more” next year on season tickets, peak returns for commuters and off-peak returns between major cities

Evening Standard

Relief for rail passengers as fare freeze in England announced for 2026

Chancellor will confirm the measure, intended to help commuters on expensive routes, in her budget speech

The Guardian - UK

Group of large firms back third runway bid by Heathrow’s owners

A rival proposal from Arora Group involves installing a 2,800-metre new runway.

Evening Standard

Driving Test Slot Booking Overhaul: New Rules Aim to Stop Bots and Cut 21-Week Wait Times

UK driving test changes 2025: Learner-only bookings, bot bans, and MoD examiners tackle 668k backlog, slashing waits to 7 weeks. Key DVSA rules end £500 resales

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Evening Standard

Driving test rule changes - what you need to know

Major changes to the way we book driving tests are on the way

The Guardian - UK

Bots and third parties to be banned from booking driving tests in DfT shake-up

In effort to tackle severe backlog and end resale market, only learner drivers will be able to make bookings

Evening Standard

Military driving examiners deployed to public test centres to cut backlog

Thirty-six defence driving examiners will conduct public tests one day a week for 12 months.

The Independent UK

Military called in to help tackle driving test backlog

New rules aim to prevent third parties from reselling motoring exams at a large premium

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Updates on Samir Zitouni, the LNER Worker Who Saved Lives During the Huntingdon Train Attack

LNER worker Sam Zitouni is hailed as a hero after saving passengers during the Huntingdon train attack and remains in hospital in stable condition.

International Business Times UK

Heidi Alexander Says 'Hero' Train Worker Is Stable After Risking Life to Save Others

A courageous LNER employee is stable after risking his life to protect passengers during a brutal knife attack on a train to London King's Cross. Hailed as a 'hero' by Minister Heidi Alexander, the worker and four others remain hospitalised.

The Independent UK

Huntingdon stabbing attack: Why increasing security on trains is virtually impossible

After the rampage, transport experts are considering the future of rail passenger protection

Evening Standard

Minister indicates support for ending ‘luxury car’ leases by benefits claimants

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander suggested she would be ‘comfortable’ with ‘high-end’ vehicles not being available through the Motability scheme.

The Independent UK

Minister supports banning luxury cars for benefits claimants

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering alterations to the Motability scheme

Evening Standard

What's 'front of mind' for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she plans Budget tax rises and will they hit you?

Cabinet colleague Heidi Alexander gave an insight into Ms Reeves’ thinking

Evening Standard

Anti-terror chief: Releasing Huntingdon train suspect's ethnicity amid social media claims was 'excellent'

Earlier, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the suspect was not known to MI5 or anti-terror police

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