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Self-driving bus project to test journeys without staff on board

The Government has awarded new funding to seven autonomous vehicle projects.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

'Rail strikes are a nuisance. But if plans to ditch guards and ticket offices go ahead, people like me will be housebound'

Kevin Greenan, from Middleton, says the government has not thought things through. Nick Statham reports

Manchester Evening News · Jan 29, 2023

No 'bottomless pit' of money for striking rail workers, says Transport Secretary

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said RMT workers will not be given an improved offer in their long-running dispute over pay.

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

The Transport Secretary said rail companies had been given his ‘permission’ to make the revised offer to unions.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2023

Strikes in Britain set to intensify as teacher ballot results due

Strikes disrupting swathes of the British economy look likely to intensify this week, with teachers ready to announce industrial action, according to the Sunday Times, and nurses warning their strikes could double in size next month.

Reuters · Jan 15, 2023

Train strikes: New offer to be made to unions

Pay hike likely to be 10 per cent over two years with ‘driver-only operation’ proposals watered down

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution

Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023

Union leaders to meet rail minister in bid to secure deal to end strikes

Transport Secretary Mark Harper denies the Government is blocking a deal, saying he is facilitating talks between unions and employers.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

Mick Lynch warns rail staff could be on strike this time next year if Tories won't budge

The boss of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union is working night and day on a settlement but ministers will not budge. And he says his members will not give in.

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023

Rail strikes not just about pay as worker fears for passenger safety

Changes to terms and conditions are a sticking point in talks between the RMT, train operators and Network Rail

Liverpool Echo · Jan 7, 2023