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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

Train strikes: Taxpayers ‘paid £300k per rail worker’ during Covid, says transport secretary

Mark Harper said only 80% of passengers have returned to the railway, while the RMT union claims the figure is 99%

The Independent UK

Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?

Three years ago Boris Johnson promised all major UK airports would have advanced CT scanners at security checkpoints by 1 December 2022

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

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

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch: Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ in dealing with rail strike

The RMT union leader said the Government’s failure to act was astonishing given that fresh strikes are due to start in a fortnight.

The Independent UK

New report shows a 40% increase in e-scooter casualties nationwide, while fatalities have tripled

Males aged 10-19 were the most frequently involved in crashes

Bristol Post

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Train ticket prices increase in March 2023 - announcement on how much due soon

Rail fares usually rise by July's RPI inflation, which was 12.1% in 2022, the Department for Transport says 2023 increase won't be that high

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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

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

Why the rail strikes could all be over by Christmas

The Man Who Pays His Way: Union bosses are longing for a deal to stop train strikes

The Independent UK

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

Train drivers for 11 rail firms will strike on 26 November

The Independent UK

National Highways projects costing billions more than planned

The National Audit Office said delays and inflation mean National Highways will not be able to deliver dozens of projects within budget.

The Independent UK

Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?

Three years ago Boris Johnson promised all major UK airports would have advanced CT scanners at security checkpoints by 1 December 2022

The Independent UK

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New airport scanners in UK to end carry-on liquid restrictions

The UK could axe limits on liquids in carry-on luggage by 2024 as airports are given a deadline to install more advanced security scanners.

The Independent UK

Will there be more rail strikes before Christmas?

RMT union has announced a new wave of industrial action aimed at disrupting December train journeys

The Independent UK

Union leader says Government ‘caught out’ as it fails lorry drivers

A multi-million pound scheme to improve toilet facilities for lorry drivers is ‘entirely unspent’ after a year, according to Unite.

Evening Standard

London Overground: Train drivers’ union Aslef suspends strike after pay offer

Aslef confirm industrial action will no longer go ahead on November 26

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The Independent UK

Rail strikes: what does November train driver stoppage mean for passengers?

Train drivers for 11 rail firms will strike on 26 November

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

Manchester Evening News

Metrolink fare dodgers could soon be forced to pay a lot more

The Government has also announced the penalty for evading rail fares in England will increase from £20 to £100 next year

The Independent UK

Penalty for evading rail fares in England will increase to £100 next year

The Rail Delivery Group estimates that fare evasion is costing the rail industry an estimated £240 million per year.

The Guardian - UK

Fines for fare dodging on trains in England to rise from £20 to £100

DfT says current penalty no longer acts as deterrent for evasion, which costs taxpayers about £240m a year

Daily Mirror

Fare-dodgers without train ticket will be fined £100 - five times current £20

The Department for Transport (DfT) said the move will help address a £240million bill taxpayers face every year - saying the current £20 fine does not act as a deterrent

The Guardian - UK

‘People are fed up’: sensor to spot loud drivers splits opinion in Keighley

West Yorkshire road identified as one of UK’s loudest takes pole position in £300,000 noise camera trial

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