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The Latest Breaking News from Department for Transport

Mick Lynch: government is deliberately ensuring rail strikes go ahead

RMT union leader says Department for Transport inserted bitterly opposed driver-only clause at last moment

The Guardian - UK

Decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland pushed back nine months as Government confirms latest delay

It is the third time this year that ministers have delayed a verdict on whether to proceed with the dualling of the A1 on a 13-mile stretch between Morpeth and Ellingham

Chronicle Live

'Put us out of our misery' - Department for Transport still yet to make a decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland

The decision had been due today after two previous delays

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Newcastle e-scooter future unclear as trial approaches final day

The final day of Newcastle's orange electrical scooter trial is on Wednesday November 30 but the council is tight-lipped on whether it will be extended

Chronicle Live

Nottingham's e-scooter trial extended until 2024 with thousands of daily users

"We are continuing to learn new things, listen to feedback and make improvements"

Nottingham Post

When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January

The Independent UK

Rail industry warning over ‘spiral of decline’

Rail Partners, which represents independent passenger and freight train operators, wants companies to be given more influence on key issues.

The Independent UK

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When is the next December train strike? Everything you need to know

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union plan to walk out for eight days in December and January, with other industrial action adding to the chaos

The Independent UK

Northern business leaders warn minister over ‘crisis on our rail network’

Members of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership have written to Mark Harper.

The Independent UK

The Mancunian Way: Train pain harming business

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Manchester Evening News

Three companies cancel all Newcastle trains due to driver strike on Saturday November 26

LNER and Lumo will run very limited trains to and from Newcastle on Saturday November 26, CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine's are all cancelled

Chronicle Live

Lucrative conferences cancelled and investors forced to go by minibus: What Manchester's rail meltdown is costing the city's economy

Senior business leader spells out the damage to local reputation in letter to the Transport Secretary Mark Harper

Manchester Evening News

Christmas rail strikes still on, says Mick Lynch after meeting minister

‘Until we get tangible outcome, action will be on,’ says RMT leader after talks with transport secretary

The Guardian - UK

Strict rules on liquids in cabin luggage could be scrapped within two years

Currently passengers have to present liquids in plastic bags at security

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UK airports to ditch 100ml liquids and laptops rule for hand luggage by 2024

Passengers will no longer have to remove laptops from their bags and will be able to take aboard liquids over 100ml as airports install more advanced security scanners

The Independent UK

UK airports could axe limits on liquids in cabin luggage

Boris Johnson announced plans while Prime Minister in 2019 for all major UK airports to introduce new technology

Chronicle Live

Newcastle e-scooter trial set to end on November 30 - but it could be extended

Newcastle City Council has yet to announce if the orange Neuron e-scooters will stay beyond November 2022. Sunderland has extended its trial into 2024

The Independent UK

Ports, Border Force, driving tests and licences to be hit by strikes

The Public and Commercial Services union said action will start in mid-December and continue for a month.

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The Telegraph

Civil servants vote to strike in action that will impact 'all areas of transport'

Home Office, Border Force, Department for Transport and Defra staff are to walk out after Cabinet Office refused to grant 10 pc pay rise

Bristol Post

Portishead rail line restoration finally gets planning permission

But there will 'undoubtedly be more bumps in the road' warns metro mayor

The Independent UK

Government is ‘working on options’ for boosting Bradford’s rail services

Plans for a high-speed railway station in the West Yorkshire city were dashed last November.

The Guardian - UK

EV charger designed ‘for UK-wide rollout’ may never be made

Winner of government tender was unveiled at Cop26 as one that would ‘stand the test of time’

Nottingham Post

Notts MP Ben Bradley opens up on 'frustrating' Westminster chaos

"It will be beneficial for all of us to just have some stability"

Chronicle Live

Drivers could be hit with penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt under new Government plans

The consideration comes after figures from the Department for Transport revealed that 30% of people killed on the roads last year were not wearing a seatbelt

Evening Standard

Drivers face penalty points on licence for not wearing a seatbelt under plans being considered by ministers

Drivers face penalty points on their licence for not wearing a seatbelt under plans being considered by ministers to cut the number of fatal accidents.

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