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The Latest Breaking News from Department for Transport

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

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

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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

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

Currently passengers have to present liquids in plastic bags at security

Manchester Evening News

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

Chronicle Live

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

The Independent UK

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

Chronicle Live

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.

The Independent UK

Portishead rail line restoration finally gets planning permission

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

Bristol Post

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 Independent UK

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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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Wales Online

People not wearing seatbelts in cars could be given points on their licence

Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain's roads last year were unrestrained

The Independent UK

Drivers caught without seatbelt could get points on their licence

Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain’s roads last year were unrestrained.

Daily Record

Drivers who don't wear seatbelts could be hit with penalty points

The Government is considering cracking down on seatbelt safety beyond the current £100 penalty.

Daily Mirror

New rules could see drivers hit with penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt

Motorists could soon be given points on their licence for failing to wear a seatbelt under plans being considered by the government following alarming new statistics

Evening Standard

HS2 ‘likely’ to exceed mammoth budget unless urgent savings found

“HS2 Ltd has indicated that, if unmitigated, the final delivery cost is likely to exceed its target cost of £40.3 billion based upon its forecast of future spending,” Mark Harper said

The Independent UK

New ‘Head of Uncertainty’ job at Department for Transport sparks slew of jokes online

‘Apply before everything goes horribly and unexpectedly wrong,’ joked one Twitter user

Evening Standard

Fine for being caught without train ticket rising from £20 to £100

It is the first time penalties have been increased in 16 years

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