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Rail and ambulance strikes: when is industrial action planned?

Unions representing staff in NHS, transport and beyond warn of disputes escalating unless ministers give ground on pay

The Guardian - UK

Contractor announced by National Highways to deliver final stages of A52 improvements in Notts

A public consultation to share the more detailed proposals and seek local views will be held by National Highways later this year.

Nottingham Post

M6, M53 and M56 motorway closures beginning January 2

A number of sections of motorway will be closed this week

Liverpool Echo

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Major A52 project at Gamston to come to an end after months of roadworks

Work began on the roundabout a year ago

Nottingham Post

Rail strikes resume tomorrow as Brits face disruption on post Christmas return to work

The post-Christmas return to work will be hit by disruption as members of the RMT union stage industrial action today, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with road travel also hampered by strikes

Daily Mirror

Drivers urged to plan in advance as end of festive season coincides with limited strike

The upcoming train strikes will mean that many will opt to drive

Bristol Post

Who’s on strike this week? Every date of every UK walkout in 2023

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

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Fortnight of chaos as travellers returning after new year and Christmas break face daily strikes

Rail companies warn passengers to only travel ‘if absolutely necessary’

The Independent UK

Union boss blasts 'general strike' claims which do 'disservice to members'

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak, who represents 48 unions, said members aren't interested in a 'general strike or taking on the Government' but are 'interested in a decent pay rise'

Daily Mirror

New Year could see ‘coordinated strikes’, warns TUC boss with Brits set for more pain

Paul Nowak says ‘now is the time’ for the Government to act as a facilitator

Evening Standard

M1 ongoing work as 'complex incident' closed southbound between J16 and J15

The M1 has been closed between junction 16 (Upper Heyford) and junction 15a (Rothersthorpe Interchange) while specialist teams work to recover the stricken vehicle.

Nottingham Post

Classic car owners taking detours to avoid smart motorways

One drivers said breaking down on a motorway without a hard shoulder ‘brings too many risks’.

The Independent UK

‘Elegant’ new design wanted for ‘cumbersome’ motorway gantries

National Highways is holding a competition for a new design.

The Independent UK

Christmas getaway traffic worsened by floods, collisions and rail strikes

AA Roadwatch has reported problems on motorways across the nation, from the M90 west of Edinburgh to the M11 near Stansted Airport.

The Independent UK

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Birmingham Post

Aggregate Industries is one of 12 firms to work on £1.3bn motorway and A-roads contract

Contract covers supply of materials, plant and labour for much of National Highways’ road surfacing for five years

Evening Standard

Rain, strikes and crashes bring Christmas getaway hell to motorways

Flooding left a ten mile-long queue of traffic backing up on the M25

The Independent UK

M25 traffic: Christmas getaways hit as flooding closes major motorway

National Highways said a 10-mile queue has built due to the M25 being closed at junction 11

The Independent UK

RAC tells drivers to avoid roads until 7pm tonight in urgent traffic warning

The RAC expects 7.9 million leisure journeys to be made across the UK on Friday and Christmas Eve combined

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The Independent UK

Severe traffic warning as millions embark on Christmas getaway

The RAC expects 7.9 million leisure journeys to be made across the UK on Friday and Christmas Eve combined.

The Independent UK

What do the National Highways strikes actually mean for drivers?

M25, M20, M4 and M40 could be affected by latest industrial action

Liverpool Echo

Update on M6, M53, M56, M57, M58 and M62 road closures over Christmas

National Highways has announced it will be lifting 900 miles of roadworks for the festive season

The Independent UK

Millions face unprecedented disruption as strikes hit Christmas travel

Friday is set to be the busiest day of the winter for journeys within the UK or abroad

The Independent UK

Travel strikes – live: Border Force staff walk out as severe road warning issued for Christmas getaways

Warning comes as millions of people embark on Christmas journeys

Manchester Evening News

Bridge over M67 motorway to be replaced in huge project lasting three years

Work in Denton should start in January

The Independent UK

Train strikes: AA warns of traffic nightmare as rail passengers switch to roads – live

Industrial action on the railways, at airports and on motorway maintenance is expected to cause Christmas travel chaos

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