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Four problems that Britain’s crisis-hit railway must solve to survive

Staff relations are at rock bottom, investment is shrinking and franchising has failed. But even so, passengers are trickling back. Can the network be revived?

The Guardian - UK

'It's quicker going to Blackpool on the National Express than going from Bolton to Salford by bus'

Dozens of bus services across Greater Manchester are set to be cut in April, months before mayor Andy Burnham starts to take control of the network. But passengers say services are already poor with waits lasting more than two hours, while transport bosses warn that some uncertainty is 'inevitable' over…

Manchester Evening News

Plea for North East mayor to take control of struggling bus services and end 'downward spiral'

A passengers' group says that a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region offers a chance to make the North East's bus services more affordable and less confusing

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South Gloucestershire bus passengers hold rally calling for franchising deal

They say a franchised transport model would also help address the current driver shortage

Bristol Post

New bus franchising deal backed in key vote at Bristol City Council

Political and public pressure is growing on the West of England mayor to bring in franchising to solve the bus crisis

Bristol Post

Pressure mounts for Bristol region bus franchising deal as West of England mayor asked to consider option

A bus franchising deal would see greater public control over bus services in the region

Bristol Post

Ayrshire care at home providers shortlisted for industry 'Oscar' at glittering bash in Birmingham

Tasnim and Suhail Rehman own ‘Home Instead,’ a company which specialises in caring for older people in South Ayrshire and Kilmarnock.

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'He can't afford it': Tory mayor questions Andy Burnham's vision for London-style bus system

Ben Houchen accused Greater Manchester mayor of having power without responsibility

Manchester Evening News

The Big Profile: Scottish franchising entrepreneur Suzie McCafferty

We dive deep into the rapid rise of this Edinburgh-based businesswoman via an often forgotten method of company expansion

Insider UK

'Quasi-preneurs' see opportunity, challenges in franchising

In the months after the pandemic hit, many people with corporate jobs took a fresh look at what they were doing to make a living

The Independent UK

Mercedes-Benz dealers seek $650m compensation from German car maker in 'fight of their lives'

In a case described as one of the most significant in franchising-law history, Mercedes-Benz dealers are seeking compensation from the car maker, saying it has engaged in unconscionable conduct and breached the franchising code.

ABC News

What do Andy Burnham's bus reforms mean for people in Greater Manchester?

As a legal ruling paves the way for the region's buses being brought under public control, we take a look at what it could mean

Manchester Evening News

'Brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester': Judge dismisses appeal against Andy Burnham's major bus reforms

"This is brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester"

Manchester Evening News

Ultra Tune accused of contempt of court

Automotive servicing firm Ultra Tune has been accused by the ACCC of contempt of court after being hit with a $2 million penalty for a franchisee rort.

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Birmingham Post

People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions of the week

Organisations announcing new appointments this week include Azets, Durham University Business School and Nixon Hire

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