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West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being 'Resistant' To Greater Devolution
West Midlands Mayor Accuses Whitehall Of Being "Resistant" To Greater Devolution
Communities
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker believes civil servants in Whitehall are “resistant” to supporting government plans for more regional devolution, and hopes the Budget will allow mayors greater flexibility over their own finances and projects.
Downing Street Admits Fresh Rail Strikes Are 'Extremely Disappointing' As Pressure Grows Over Pay Award
Transport
Downing Street Admits Fresh Rail Strikes Are "Extremely Disappointing" As Pressure Grows Over Pay Award
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's 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
The House Live
Collaboration is key for a smooth transition to Great British Rail Partner content
Transport
By Transport UK
Collaboration is key for a smooth transition to Great British Rail
Why addressing gender equality is key to meeting our net-zero ambitions Partner content
Social affairs
By WSP
Why addressing gender equality is key to meeting our net-zero ambitions
Port of Dover party conference season unites politicians on plan for economic growth Partner content
Transport
By Port of Dover
Port of Dover party conference season unites politicians on plan for economic growth
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Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Who's Who In Kemi Badenoch's Inner Circle?
Political parties
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: 'I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference'
Kim Leadbeater On Assisted Dying: "I Came Into Politics To Make A Difference"
Health
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters Partner content
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution – here’s why it matters
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Environment
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Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Environment
Growth, Railways And Energy Focus Of Labour Government's First King's Speech
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out 40 pieces of legislation the Labour Government will aim to deliver in his first King's Speech.
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
Transport news
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow outlines early impacts of Covid-19
Heathrow has released results for the 3 months ended 31st March 2020.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
RIA launches new online mini-series to support rail exports
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched three webinars, in partnership with the Department of International Trade (DIT), to support UK rail companies looking to export.
Drone flights to Isle of Wight part of multimillion-pound package to keep coronavirus supply routes open
Coronavirus
Drone flights to Isle of Wight part of multimillion-pound package to keep coronavirus supply routes open
Drone flights to the Isle of Wight’s hospital will form part of a new multimillion-pound Government package to keep essential supply routes open during the coronavirus crisis.
We need clear guidance from the Government to keep bus drivers safe from Covid-19
Coronavirus
By Jim McMahon MP
We need clear guidance from the Government to keep bus drivers safe from Covid-19
Our drivers are keeping the country going in extremely difficult circumstances, and they will be central to our economic recovery.
Labour calls for new safety guidance for bus operators to prevent further driver deaths from coronavirus
Coronavirus
Labour calls for new safety guidance for bus operators to prevent further driver deaths from coronavirus
Labour has called on the Government to give bus operators clear safety advice in a bid to prevent more drivers dying from the coronavirus.
Treating trains like planes would revolutionise our railways
Coronavirus
By John Penrose MP
Treating trains like planes would revolutionise our railways
Railway licensing isn’t a bold, radical or exciting alternative, but a rebadged version of franchising, or nationalization-lite, but with the same faults.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA-commissioned survey reveals value of rail industry innovation – more needs to be done
A survey of around 300 rail business representatives has revealed the importance of innovation to the sector, but that far more needs to be done to get innovation into the industry.
Coronavirus: Grant Shapps branded 'thoughtless' after warning families not to book a summer holiday during outbreak
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Grant Shapps branded 'thoughtless' after warning families not to book a summer holiday during outbreak
Grant Shapps has come under fire from tourism bosses after he advised families not to book a summer holiday while the UK remains under coronavirus lockdown.
Ministers give green light for work on HS2 to begin immediately despite coronavirus lockdown
Transport
Ministers give green light for work on HS2 to begin immediately despite coronavirus lockdown
Work on the HS2 project has been given the green light to start immediately despite the coronavirus lockdown.
Economy
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes Notice to Proceed for HS2
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed the 'Notice to Proceed' for HS2 to begin the main construction works.
Coronavirus
By Heathrow
Heathrow serves as vital airbridge for the UK amid COVID crisis
Heathrow continues to serve the nation by keeping vital supply lines open, and helping people get home.
Rail union chief suspended for saying he would ‘throw a party’ if Boris Johnson died from coronavirus
Coronavirus
Rail union chief suspended for saying he would ‘throw a party’ if Boris Johnson died from coronavirus
A senior union official has been suspended after saying he would be “throwing a party” if Boris Johnson died from coronavirus.
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail industry welcomes Jim McMahon as new Shadow Transport Secretary
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed Jim McMahon MP as the new Shadow Transport Secretary today.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Rail season ticket refunds: passengers need clarity and reassurance
Many rail passengers have thousands of pounds tied up in season tickets they can no longer use because of the coronavirus. Independent watchdogs Transport Focus and London TravelWatch are calling for improvements in the way the existing process is communicated to passengers.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes Network Rail measures on supplier payments
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed measures announced by Network Rail to ensure prompt payment for rail suppliers.
Emily Thornberry: Government’s ‘vague promises’ on repatriation flights ‘not good enough’
Coronavirus
Emily Thornberry: Government’s ‘vague promises’ on repatriation flights ‘not good enough’
The Government’s “vague promises” to repatriate Brits stranded amid the global coronavirus epidemic are “not good enough”, Labour’s Emily Thornberry has said.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
RIA urges inclusion of electrification in Transport Decarbonisation Plan
On 26 March 2020, the Government has published a Policy Paper setting out how it will develop its Transport Decarbonisation Plan.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak tells airlines they will only get bailed out as a 'last resort'
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak tells airlines they will only get bailed out as a 'last resort'
Britain's coronavirus-hit airlines have been warned that they will only be bailed out by the Government "as a last resort".
Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow calls on industry to use available capacity in fight against COVID-19
Heathrow will be stepping up its cargo capabilities as it calls on more airlines and freight companies to maximise the use of the hub airport’s quieter schedule so that the aviation industry can play its part in the economic and social fight against COVID-19.
Dominic Raab urges all British travellers to return to the UK as soon as possible
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab urges all British travellers to return to the UK as soon as possible
The Foreign Secretary has urged all British travellers abroad to return to the UK as soon as possible while flights are still available.
Government moves closer to rail nationalisation to keep trains running during coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Government moves closer to rail nationalisation to keep trains running during coronavirus outbreak
Ministers have effectively taken the nation's rail network into public control to ensure trains continue to run during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus
By Transport Focus
Emergency measures to support the rail industry through coronavirus - Transport Focus and London TravelWatch response
It is right that Government and train companies have has recognised the exceptional circumstances posed by coronavirus and allowed refunds on Advance tickets and unused time on Season tickets.
Train timetables across UK to be stripped back to 'core' service in response to coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Train timetables across UK to be stripped back to 'core' service in response to coronavirus outbreak
Train timetables across the UK are to be stripped back to just a core service for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.
Govt must agree an aviation relationship with the EU to protect industry standards and resources
Transport
By Lord Whitty
Govt must agree an aviation relationship with the EU to protect industry standards and resources
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is vital in the enforcement of aviation standards across Europe, when the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) takes over, they must work constructively together.
EventsAll
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
2024
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
2024
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
2024
Online
A civil servant’s guide to getting AI projects off the ground
PT Cyber Security Conference
2024
The Minster Building, Central London
PT Cyber Security Conference