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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour's Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024 Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
A fresh start for rail: getting the UK railway industry back on track in 2024
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A 'State Of Paralysis'
Transport
Government Accused Of Leading Railways To A "State Of Paralysis"
Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough
Political parties
Transport Leaders Doubtful New Rail Bill Will Deliver Reform Soon Enough
Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem
Transport
Rishi Sunak's Northern Transport Pledges Aren't As New As They Seem
Birmingham Mayor Is 'Disappointed' But Not Resigning Over HS2 Curb
Political parties
Birmingham Mayor Is "Disappointed" But Not Resigning Over HS2 Curb
The House Live
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure Partner content
Transport
By UKCRIC
Transformation in Urban Underground Infrastructure
Too many cyclists ignore the rules – they must be held to account
Transport
By Lord Hogan-Howe
Too many cyclists ignore the rules – they must be held to account
Losing the plot: navigating the truth behind GPS jamming
Transport
By Sally Dawson
Losing the plot: navigating the truth behind GPS jamming
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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
Transport
By Sienna Rodgers
Cyclists, MPs and fire services oppose 'reckless' e-bike changes in row with DfT
The government is proposing to redefine electrically assisted pedal cycles, allowing them to be made much more powerful. But would they even be cycles any more? And what are the risks? Sienna Rodgers reports
Mick Whelan: 'I didn’t need to open the deal to know my members won’t accept it'
Transport
By Sienna Rodgers
Mick Whelan: 'I didn’t need to open the deal to know my members won’t accept it'
Sienna Rodgers talks to Mick Whelan, leader of train drivers’ union Aslef, about the ongoing strikes, how relations with ministers became strained and his changing view of Keir Starmer
Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route
Communities
By Sophie Church
Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route
Once a totem of levelling-up, now a national embarrassment, HS2 has become a political disaster. But, as Sophie Church reports, few have suffered as much as those living along its route. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
Transport news
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA asks Government to publish Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline urgently, as two year milestone is passed
It is now exactly two years since the Government last published its Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP), the list of around £9bn of improvements to the railways.
Partner content
Environment
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry responds to Net Zero Strategy
Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Spending Review: Unleash potential of the railways to help build back better
Backlogs At UK Ports Could Last Well Into Next Year And Ruin Choice In Shops
Coronavirus
Backlogs At UK Ports Could Last Well Into Next Year And Ruin Choice In Shops
Chaos caused by severe blockages at Felixstowe Port last week may have begun to subside slightly, but industry figures are warning that delayed shipments and reduced consumer choice could still last well into next year.
Mobile UK’s landmark report highlights how 5G will be key to reaching net zero ahead of COP26 Partner content
Environment
By Mobile UK
Mobile UK’s landmark report highlights how 5G will be key to reaching net zero ahead of COP26
5G technology must be recognised as an accelerator on the road to net zero.
Grant Shapps Says 'Very, Very Few' Foreign Lorry Drivers Have Taken Up UK Visas
Coronavirus
Grant Shapps Says "Very, Very Few" Foreign Lorry Drivers Have Taken Up UK Visas
Just "dozens" of overseas lorry drivers have joined the UK fleet since the government opened its emergency visa scheme, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said.
Partner content
Environment
By Railway Industry Association
RIA: The UK is electrifying its railway at less than half the rate needed to decarbonise by 2050
New data has been published from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) showing that the UK is not electrifying its railways quick enough to meet Net Zero by 2050.
How we can keep Britain moving Partner content
Economy
By Port of Dover
How we can keep Britain moving
As we face a range of unprecedented challenges, now is a crucial time to invest in Dover.
Packaging Industry Says It Is Too Late To Stop Shortages Of Cans And Cardboard
Coronavirus
Packaging Industry Says It Is Too Late To Stop Shortages Of Cans And Cardboard
It is now too late to avert temporary shortages of cardboard and aluminium cans this autumn, a leading figure in the packaging industry has warned.
It’s time to give the Midlands Rail Hub the green light
Transport
By Lord Ravensdale
It’s time to give the Midlands Rail Hub the green light
Transport infrastructure investment will deliver many benefits for communities which aren’t just economic – better transport brings improved social mobility, a cleaner environment and healthier people.
Partner content
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Munir Patel appointed Chair of RIA Exports Leadership Group
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the national trade body for the rail supply community, has this week launched a new RIA Exports Leadership Group (RELG), with Xrail Group LTD, CEO Munir Patel appointed as its Chair, and Arup UKIMEA & Global High Speed Rail Leader, Andrew Went, as Vice-Chair.
Boris Johnson Appoints Former Tesco CEO As A Supply Chain Advisor Amid Growing Shortage Crisis
Brexit
Boris Johnson Appoints Former Tesco CEO As A Supply Chain Advisor Amid Growing Shortage Crisis
Boris Johnson has appointed former Tesco CEO Sir David Lewis as the government’s new supply chain advisor.
Grant Shapps Still Won't Confirm Exact Date For UK-US Travel
Transport
Grant Shapps Still Won't Confirm Exact Date For UK-US Travel
UK-US travel is expected to return in November, but an exact date for the full reopening of the corridor is still to be determined, transport secretary Grant Shapps said this morning.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
UKRRIN launches new Technology and Innovation Hub in Doncaster
The UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), the £92 million partnership between academia and industry, has launched a new Technology and Innovation Hub at Unipart Rail’s Headquarters in Doncaster.
Grant Shapps Claims Brexit Has Helped Provide A 'Solution' For HGV Shortage
Brexit
Grant Shapps Claims Brexit Has Helped Provide A "Solution" For HGV Shortage
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has dismissed claims that Brexit is partly to blame for a shortage of HGV drivers.
Policy@Manchester at Party Conference 2021 Partner content
Coronavirus
By Policy@Manchester
Policy@Manchester at Party Conference 2021
Join Policy@Manchester at this year’s Labour and Conservative party conferences for an exciting programme of fringe events.
We need to talk about bus stops Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
We need to talk about bus stops
To truly attract people to public transport, local authorities must think big in improving public spaces.
Government Is Reviewing Laws To Stop Climate Protesters Blocking Motorways
Transport
Government Is Reviewing Laws To Stop Climate Protesters Blocking Motorways
The government is looking at updating the law to stop protesters from repeatedly blocking roads after climate campaigners brought motorways to a standstill this week.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Lucy Prior appointed Chair of RIA’s SME Group
Lucy Prior, Business Engagement Director at 3Squared, has been appointed Chair of the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) SME Group.
Government must boost roll out of charging points to support growing demand for electric vehicles
Environment
By Ruth Edwards MP
Government must boost roll out of charging points to support growing demand for electric vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) usage in the midlands is predicted to increase by over 3,000 per cent by 2030. The installation of public charging points must be six times as fast to support growing demand.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Railway industry publishes new report on the economic value of rail
A new economic report published by independent researchers Oxford Economics shows a UK railway industry powering ahead before the pandemic struck last year.
Global Britain must not miss the boat to establish itself as an environmental leader in the maritime sector
Environment
By Nusrat Ghani MP
Global Britain must not miss the boat to establish itself as an environmental leader in the maritime sector
The maritime sector is acutely aware of its environmental footprint and keen to make changes. However, it needs some clear direction from government.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes anniversary of construction beginning on HS2, with 20,000 jobs created
Space is the key to delivering the Prime Minister’s top priorities Partner content
Education
By UKspace
Space is the key to delivering the Prime Minister’s top priorities
Since entering Number 10, the Prime Minister has committed to levelling up, delivering a net zero economy and investing in innovative growth industries. It is no exaggeration to say that all of these agenda areas are dependent on space.
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