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 · Jul 4, 2023
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 · Jul 4, 2023
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 · Jul 3, 2023
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 · Jun 27, 2023
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 · Jun 26, 2023
Unexpectedly high interest rate rise puts more pressure on mortgage holders Rates are now at the highest level in almost 15 years Wales Online · Jun 22, 2023
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 Insider UK · Jun 22, 2023
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 · Jun 22, 2023
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) · Jun 22, 2023
UK offers new training for Ukrainian seafarers The Government said the coaching would be provided through virtual-reality headsets. The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
Legal challenge launched against UK government after active travel cuts Campaign group claims cuts go against 'legally binding' net zero pledges Cycling Weekly · Jun 5, 2023
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 · Jun 5, 2023
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 · Jun 1, 2023
'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 · Jun 1, 2023
Birmingham Post · May 24, 2023 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 · May 18, 2023 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 · May 17, 2023 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 · May 17, 2023 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 · May 16, 2023 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 · May 16, 2023 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 · May 12, 2023 'Atrocious' delays, cancellations and 'major issues': Manchester passengers bid farewell to TransPennine Express "I can't say anything good about it"
Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2023 '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 · May 11, 2023 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 · May 11, 2023 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 · May 11, 2023 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.