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Tory minister accused of cronyism after associate’s firm hired as adviser

Civil servants raised objections to health department giving contract to company run by close associate of Nick Markham

The Guardian - UK

Electric Bikes should not be classified differently to analog bikes - here's why

Sam Jones argues that a two-tier system adds unnecessary complications and could even discourage e-bike use

Cycling Weekly

Airports hit out after last-minute changes to hand luggage rules

The move has caused concern among airport bosses who say they fear staff will not have enough time to respond

The Independent UK

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Scottish airport to reintroduce temporary 100ml liquid restrictions

ABERDEEN is one of six regional airports which is set to reintroduce a temporary restriction on liquids over 100ml, the Department for Transport…

The National (Scotland)

Very little achieved on rail reforms in Great Britain in past six years, say MPs

Performance across network still poor as delays and cancellations continue, says public accounts committee

The Guardian - UK

Hammersmith Bridge: Government pledges £3m for cycle lane but repair bill still unfunded

The saga over the five-year closure of Hammersmith Bridge took an unexpected new twist on Monday when the Government allocated almost £3m for a new cycle lane.

Evening Standard

Greg Hands wants TfL to take over Hammersmith Bridge and to reopen it to motor traffic

Hammersmith and Fulham Council has so far spent £30 million into ensuring the bridge remains safe

Evening Standard

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Councils will have to consider resident support over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

The Department for Transport has published draft statutory guidance for councils on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.

Evening Standard

UK government seeks to limit low-traffic schemes as part of its ‘plan for drivers’

Exclusive: The Department for Transport has already cut funding but now seeks to block councils’ ability to fine drivers

The Guardian - UK

London TravelWatch slam 'unfair' Stansted Airport contactless issue as thousands caught out

Customers travelling to airport cannot tap out, leaving thousands forced to pay £100 penalty

Evening Standard

January and February rail strikes: Misery for train passengers as Aslef plan week of walk-outs across England

Union is calling for ‘realistic offer’ to end long-running dispute

The Independent UK

Commuter rail fares to rise by up to 4.9% from March 3 next year

Commuter rail fares in England will increase by up to 4.9 per cent from March 3 next year, the Department for Transport said on Friday.

Evening Standard

Disbelief at plan to fix London potholes as part of Network North project

£235m funding for capital’s roads is possible only because of investment that comes from scrapping northern leg of HS2

The Guardian - UK

Sadiq Khan's transport plans face rethink after Government approves only half of mayor's £500m 'wish list'

One-year deal safeguards Piccadilly line upgrade but raises questions about Bakerloo line

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Harry Dunn’s family says UK still allowing Americans to escape justice as US soldier flees after crash

Family’s lawyer claims road incidents involving US servicemen ‘happen all the time’ and says he is dealing with number of similar cases

Evening Standard

Wiltshire: Will a tunnel be built near Stonehenge? Controversial plan back in court

The £1.7bn, two-mile tunnel was authorised by the Department for Transport last year, but the decision is being challenged

The Guardian - UK

Rail strikes: more disruption for passengers in Great Britain this week

Chiltern, C2C, TransPennine Express, Southern and GWR among operators to be hit by Aslef action over pay

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not their fault’: calls for curbs on young drivers after fatal Welsh crash

After the death of four teens, many are asking if restrictions such as on night driving or carrying passengers could save young lives

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Industry backlash at Sunak’s ‘damaging’ U-turn on northern leg of HS2

Businesses unimpressed by announcement of alternative ‘Network North’

The Independent UK

Vehicle recovery workers to be allowed to display red flashing lights

The Department for Transport announced the measure following a long-running campaign by the sector.

The Guardian - UK

Most new cars sold in UK will have to be fully electric by 2030, government confirms

Green campaigners relieved after last week’s decision to delay ban on petrol and diesel cars

The Independent UK

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about September and October rail industrial action

‘This is a political dispute caused by the government,’ claims train drivers’ union

The Independent UK

Train strikes 2023: Everything you need to know about September and October rail industrial action

‘This is a political dispute caused by the government,’ claims train drivers’ union

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