Self-driving cars on roads ‘as soon as 2026’ as Bill becomes law Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the deployment of the vehicles will be ‘a real boost to both safety and our economy’. The Independent UK · May 20, 2024
Aslef leader left proposed deal to end rail strikes unread Mick Whelan says unacceptable offer was briefed to the media 10 minutes after it was sent to him The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024
When does death by dangerous cycling become an offence in the UK? Amendment voted through by Government Evening Standard · May 16, 2024
'Dangerous cyclists' could face up to 14 years in prison under new law UK government set to introduce new death by dangerous cycling offence Cycling Weekly · May 16, 2024
Transport secretary considers ban on floating bus stops in UK cycle lanes Exclusive: Cycling campaign groups warn such a move could preclude building of segregated bike routes The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
Tory rebel Braverman urges Sunak to change course after election blows The senior Tory urged the Prime Minister to move to the right in response to the poll defeats. Evening Standard · May 5, 2024
Braverman tells Sunak to ‘own’ dismal election results and ‘fix it’ but says it’s too late for Tories to change leader – as it happened Former home secretary says Tory voters are ‘on strike’ and are ‘not coming out to support us’ in wake of dire local and mayoral election results The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024
‘We’re by no means out of the woods yet’: workers face uncertainty over Alstom train plant Talk of Elizabeth line order raised hopes over safeguarding future of Derby factory but staff are taking nothing for granted The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024
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 · Apr 7, 2024
Best ice baths for cold-water therapy at home, tried and tested From beginner-friendly inflatables to luxury contrast therapy tubs, Anjana Gosai tests the waters Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024
Rishi Sunak aims to get Rwanda deportation flights to take off from Britain within weeks But a bill to allow the flights is yet to clear Parliament Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024
Sunak to try to calm Tory jitters amid reports of plot to oust him PM’s allies fight rearguard action as rebellious MPs reportedly plot coup to avoid wipeout at the polls The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024
Diverse cabinet is no ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’ on racism, says ex-No 10 adviser Samuel Kasumu ‘frustrated and disappointed’, as minister denies Tories have a problem after Frank Hester row The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024
Rishi Sunak will lead Tories into election, Mark Harper says Cabinet minister urges backbenchers to have confidence in party leadership amid reports of plot to remove PM The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2024 Sunak will lead Tories into general election, minister insists amid plot rumours Transport Secretary Mark Harper also said the ‘froth’ about a potential May election was ‘always nonsense’.
Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2024 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.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2024 Sunak says no Islamophobia issues in Tory party despite Anderson remarks PM says prejudice unacceptable but refuses to address anti-Muslim concerns after comments about London mayor
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2024 Rishi Sunak forced to deny Tory party has 'Islamophobic tendencies' as Lee Anderson storm grows Row over Lee Anderson’s rant about Sadiq Khan intensifies after Cabinet members refuse to call the Ashfield MP out for racism or Islamophobia
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2024 Some Ulez scrappage vehicles including ambulances will be sent to Ukraine, says Sadiq Khan Among the vehicles to go will be 50 decommissioned ambulances from the London Ambulance Service
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024 Draft rail reform bill published ‘fittingly late’, Labour says Government legislation for independent Great British Railways has little prospect of becoming law
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024 Mayors put forward alternatives to HS2 scrapped northern section Andy Burnham and Andy Street team up with consortium to explore options including lower-speed line
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024 Claims government blocked low-traffic schemes were a fiction, papers suggest Exclusive: Low-traffic neighbourhoods applications were rejected due to lack of ambition, not policy shift
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024 February and March train strike dates: Everything you need to know about rail disruption Thousands of rail services are being cancelled on each day of industrial action by train drivers – how will it affect you?
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024 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 Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024 Ministers prioritised driving in England partly due to conspiracy theories Exclusive: Documents show shift in transport policy influenced by unfounded fears about loss of freedom of movement in ‘15-minute cities’