The Latest Breaking News from Iain Stewart

Self-driving cars: Government rejects claim its safety ambitions are ‘weak’

The Department for Transport said ‘setting too high a level of ambition’ could stifle the introduction of the technology.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

Plans to close almost 1,000 railway ticket offices went 'too far, too fast', say MPs

Government-backed plans to close almost 1,000 railway ticket offices went “too far, too fast” and should be reconsidered, MPs said on Monday.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023

Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

The Department for Transport wrote that keeping the network in a ‘safe and serviceable condition’ will be a growing priority.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Minister’s Satisfaction at plan to make delivery robots play Rolling Stones

MPs heard the public should be given a chance to choose songs played by home delivery robots.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

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 · Mar 20, 2023

Leaked document ‘blows apart’ claims HS2 delay will save money – Labour

Louise Haigh told MPs she had seen a Government document which undermines Transport Secretary Mark Harper’s claims the move will reduce costs.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Rail strikes: ‘We’re further away than when we started,’ says train union boss of negotiations

Rail dispute no closer to being resolved, says Mick Whelan

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan considers legislation to better protect Gaelic broadcasting

Former Scotland Office minister Iain Stewart said Gaelic broadcasting 'requires public sector broadcast status'

Insider UK · Oct 20, 2022

Better protection for Gaelic broadcasting being considered, says Culture Sec

THE UK Culture Secretary has said she is considering legislating to better support Gaelic broadcasting.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2022

Emergency energy price cap doesn't go far enough say Paisley business owners who are being slapped with energy bills DOUBLE the cost of last year

Paisley chippy owner Monica Rapallini told us: "I’m lucky if I’m making minimum wage after I’ve paid everything"

Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022