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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

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

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

Birmingham Post

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.

The Independent UK

Government sets new end date for £2 bus fares

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

Wales Online

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

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.

The Independent UK

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

Nottingham Post

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

"I can't say anything good about it"

Manchester Evening News

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'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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Manchester Evening News

What does the nationalisation of TransPennine Express mean for passengers? Tickets, fares and more explained

The train operator has been brought under government control after months of delays and cancellations

The National (Scotland)

TransPennine Express nationalised after months of delays and disruption

TRAIN services run by TransPennine Express will be nationalised after months of delays and cancellations...

Insider UK

FirstGroup stripped of TransPennine Express contract

Services to be nationalised following widespread delays and cancellations

Chronicle Live

TransPennine Express train services brought under Government control due to 'continuous cancellations'

TPE passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year, with latest figures showing that TPE cancelled the equivalent of one in six services across most of March

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham vows to 'restore trust' after TransPennine Express brought under government control

"I am glad the Government has listened."

The Independent UK

TransPennine Express services brought under government control after ‘continuous cancellations’

Transport secretary Mark Harper says passengers suffered ‘continuous cancellations’

Evening Standard

TransPennine Express services brought under Government control

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said passengers have suffered ‘continuous cancellations’

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