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Labour criticises ‘rushed’ plans to shut hundreds of rail ticket offices in England

Party says closures beginning on Wednesday could exacerbate ‘managed decline’ of train network

The Guardian - UK

Nearly every train station ticket office in England 'set to CLOSE under new plans'

The controversial Government plans, set to be unveiled tomorrow, will see Rail Delivery Group proceed with the proposals to close up to 1,000 offices at stations across England

Daily Mirror

New sea wall and railway station demonstrate ‘vital’ investment – minister

Transport Secretary Mark Harper will visit the South West on Monday to attend the opening of Marsh Barton station near Exeter.

The Independent UK

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New UK travel rules could make it easier for Brits to get money back from airlines

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced plans for new protections for airline passengers including more comprehensive cover if wheelchairs are broken during a flight

Daily Mirror

Flight compensation overhaul dropped from first consumer reforms

The Department for Transport said ‘further work’ is needed before the rules are changed.

The Independent UK

Unexpectedly high interest rate rise puts more pressure on mortgage holders

Rates are now at the highest level in almost 15 years

Wales Online

Bank of England raises interest rates to 5%

The Monetary Policy Committee votes in favour of raising rates for the the 13th time in a row

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Mortgage warning for millions as interest rates set to rise again today

The Bank of England is set to increase the base rate for the 13th time in a row

Liverpool Echo

Bank to hike rates again as Rishi Sunak struggles to tackle rising inflation

Government under fire over mortgage crisis as Bank set to hike rates again

The National (Scotland)

UK offers new training for Ukrainian seafarers

The Government said the coaching would be provided through virtual-reality headsets.

The Independent UK

Legal challenge launched against UK government after active travel cuts

Campaign group claims cuts go against 'legally binding' net zero pledges

Cycling Weekly

Ministers face legal challenge over cuts to walking and cycling investment in England

Exclusive: Campaigners say move bypasses legal process and puts at risk climate and pollution pledges

The Guardian - UK

Leaked email shows minister used civil servants for attack on Labour in 'rule breach'

Labour warned that Transport Secretary Mark Harper had 'been caught red-handed misusing the civil service for political gain' after the Mirror got hold of a secret email

Daily Mirror

'Build it once and built it right' plea to government over HS2 rail station in Manchester

London's Mayor has added his voice to calls for an underground station at Piccadilly as civic leaders say they fear 'permanent damage' to UK economic ambitions

Manchester Evening News

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Birmingham Post

Fewer delays and more reliable trains part of £72m promise

The package comes after TransPennine Express (TPE) lost its contract due to 'continuous cancellations'

The Independent UK

Just 87 zero emission buses on the road in England outside London

In February 2020, then-prime minister Boris Johnson pledged to support the purchase of at least 4,000 new zero emission buses across the UK.

Wales Online

Government sets new end date for £2 bus fares

The DfT said the cap has encouraged more people to use the bus

The Independent UK

UK government extends £2 bus fare cap again amid cost of living crisis

The cap to remain for bus services outside London until 31 October

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The Independent UK

Government extends £2 bus fare cap for second time to help with cost of living

The cap will remain for bus services outside London until October 31 after which it will increase to £2.50 until November 30 2024.

Nottingham Post

Abolish all smart motorways: Nottinghamshire Live writes to the Secretary of State for Transport

We have requested a meeting with The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP for bereaved families - and you can sign our petition

Manchester Evening News

'Atrocious' delays, cancellations and 'major issues': Manchester passengers bid farewell to TransPennine Express

"I can't say anything good about it"

Manchester Evening News

'An unacceptable service for too long': Reaction as train operator TransPennine Express brought under government control

'This broken service has comprehensively failed the North'

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘caved in’ to rail union demands – UK Transport Secretary

Mark Harper said the government in Edinburgh had not offered value to taxpayers when it agreed to demands from the rail unions for a pay rise.

Birmingham Post

Leaders react after TransPennine Express loses contract over 'continuous cancellations'

Latest figures show TPE cancelled the equivalent of one in six services across most of March

Daily Record

TransPennine Express to be nationalised after months of delays and cancellations

The rail company, which runs services between the North of England and Scotland, will be brought under UK Government control later this month.

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