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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
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are 'Just Not Good Enough'
Defence Secretary Says British Military Capabilities Are "Just Not Good Enough"
Defence
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Ministers Could Give Care Leavers Free Prescriptions And Bus Fares
Health
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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
Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Investing in Northern Ireland championed at Heathrow
In Heathrows latest bid to drive growth in the UKs great cities and regions, new advertisements featuring Northern Ireland go live today across all the terminals at the UKs only hub.
Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead shortlisted for London Overground franchise
The Go-Ahead Group is pleased to learn its joint venture partnership with Keolis (Go-Ahead 49% / Keolis 51%) has been shortlisted to operate London Overground under a concession by Transport for London (TfL).
Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead supports 'Catch the Bus Week'
Go-Aheads bus operating companies are supporting Greener Journeys national catch the bus week encouraging people to use their local bus network.
Bus companies 'under threat' from devolution plans Partner content
Transport
By CPT UK
Bus companies 'under threat' from devolution plans
Confederation of Passenger Transport President Bill Hiron warns that the drive for devolution could have disastrous consequences for the UK bus industry. 
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM calls for radical changes to reverse alarming road death figures in Britain
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is very concerned at the alarming increase in road deaths in Britain, following the publication of the latest accident statistics from the Department for Transport today.
Heathrow - the hub for the West Midlands Partner content
Transport
By Conservative Party
Heathrow - the hub for the West Midlands
Former Minister and Worcestershire MP Sir Peter Luff explains that only expansion of Heathrow will support and grow the West Midlands economy.
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
RHA calls for EU collaboration to tackle Calais crisis
Richard Burnett, Chief Executive of the Road Haulage Association is calling for the UK Government to lead cross EU discussions to try and resolve the current crisis situation in Calais.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
Apprentices join the front line to deliver £38bn railway upgrade plan
Almost 200new apprentices have joined railway maintenance teams across Britainto start their on-the-job training after successfully completing their first year of the award-winning Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
RMT, TSSA and Unite members vote to accept Network Rail’s pay offer
Responding to the news that RMT, TSSA and Unite members have voted to accept the offer made by Network Rail on 1 June, Mark Carne, Network Rail chief executive, said:
Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
New law to stop Britain being blighted by vehicles parked on pavements
Charity Guide Dogs receives surge of support to outlaw irresponsible pavement parking
Partner content
Transport
By Road Haulage Association
Haulage chiefs urge government to take action as the driver shortage threatens economic recovery in every region of the UK
Today, Wednesday 17 June, the Road Haulage Association will deliver an urgent plea to the Prime Minister demanding government intervention to help with the chronic truck driver shortage, which is having a profound affect on the UKs supply chain and which threatens to slow the UK economic recovery.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM disappointed at big leap in fatalities and particularly motorcycle deaths on Scottish roads
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has reacted with disappointment to the big increase in fatalities on Scotlands roads as announced this morning by Transport Scotland, stating it made the Scottish governments mid-term review of its Road Safety Plan all the more urgent.
Partner content
Transport
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
Persuasive case for 'un-Beeching' south west railway has national implications
CPRE argues that re-opening line between Plymouth and Exeter would revitalise rural communities and provide resilience against climate change
Lord Holmes calls for a Private Members’ Bill to end the ‘misery’ caused by pavement parking Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
Lord Holmes calls for a Private Members’ Bill to end the ‘misery’ caused by pavement parking
MPs and peers from across party lines join with the charity Guide Dogs in fight against pavement parking.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
More than 400 people a month arrested for drug-driving in England and Wales, IAM reveals
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed for the first time the true scale of drug-driving in the UK since new laws came into force and showed that over 400 people a month have already been arrested for this offence.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
Investment up as Network Rail publishes its full-year results
A record 3.4bn was invested in expandingand growing Britains rail network over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2014/15 financial year.
Partner content
Transport
By London First
Let Britain Fly: ‘The political procrastination has to stop’
Pro airport expansion group Let Britain Fly responds to the latest media reports that the decision to build a new runway faces fresh delays.
Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport Partner content
Transport
By Heathrow
Heathrow will continue to play its part in reducing emissions across the airport
Heathrow Director of Sustainability and Environment Matt Gorman responds to Diane Abbott MP who has written for Central Lobby today about her parliamentary debate on London air pollution.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Response to TfL motorcycle death figures in London
The Institute of Advanced Motorists' (IAM) response to the news that there were 127 deaths on London's roads in 2014, 27 of which were motorcyclists, last year is as follows:
Partner content
Transport
By Guide Dogs
MPs walk the Guide Dogs Walk of Fame
MPs will be given a star on Guide Dogs pavement parking Walk of Fame for supporting the charitys call for clearer pavements to help people with sight loss stay independent and mobile today.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
IAM warns drivers not aware of impending changes to scrapping of driving licence counterpart today
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is warning people to be aware of the changes that will take effect today (8 June) as the paper counterpart for the driving licence is scrapped.
Partner content
Transport
By Network Rail
Network Rail push bike level crossing safety message
Network Rail has launched a new level crossing safety campaign targeting cyclists.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Road users still hung up on mobile phone use, according to IAM survey
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is urging the new government to increase its efforts in promoting road safety by giving targeted enforcement a higher priority.
Partner content
Transport
By Institute of Advanced Motorists
Bike stars Plater and Cooper to join enthusiasts in July for IAM riding festival
A pair of stars from the world of motorbikes are set to join riding enthusiasts from all over the country for the IAM Motorcycling Festival (Institute of Advanced Motorists) taking place in early July.
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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