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What is in the Queen's Speech for Manchester? All the new laws explained

The speech, delivered by Prince Charles, marks the State Opening of Parliament.

Manchester Evening News

More than 1,300 Ukrainians fleeing war use free rail travel in Britain

Britain’s scheme to offer free onward train travel to Ukrainians fleeing the conflict in their country was launched on March 20.

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries a victim of misinformation, claims boss

Peter Hebblethwaite also told delegates at an industry conference that he hopes he can ‘survive’ as chief executive.

The Independent UK

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Brexit restrictions on British bands touring in EU to be eased

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he will make it easier for hauliers moving equipment between Britain and the EU.

The Independent UK

North East council accused of 'purdah' breach - what does it mean and how serious is it?

Political row blew up over a tweet by Hartlepool Borough Council, since deleted, on the eve of the local elections

Chronicle Live

Grant Shapps accuses Sadiq Khan of breaking pre-election rules on Elizabeth line

The Cabinet minister claimed Mr Khan displayed ‘breathtaking political cynicism’.

The Independent UK

Crossrail row erupts as Grant Shapps claims Sadiq Khan’s opening date announcement breaks election rules

The Transport Secretary said he would report the matter to the Electoral Commission watchdog

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Rail funding cuts will increase risk of serious crashes, warn unions

The TUC said it would be ‘impossible’ to make planned cuts without losing ‘safety-critical jobs’.

The Independent UK

Motorists warned of May driving law changes from MOT tests to driving in Europe

A number of laws and rules may be introduced this month that could affect drivers throughout the UK, including changes to MOT tests, e-scooters, and driving to Europe

Glasgow Live

Private e-scooters could soon be legalised for use on UK roads

They are currently prohibited on public roads

Nottingham Post

Barrel-scraper Grant Shapps is taking us for a ride

The minister has ditched a lawnmower tax the EU had already axed. Is this the best you’ve got, Brexiters?

The Guardian - UK

Cost of living crisis: PM's proposals to help drivers and parents cut back on costs

Liverpool Echo

UK Government must act to avoid widespread rail strikes, says Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has written to the UK Government urging it to do more to avoid a widespread strike by rail workers.

The National (Scotland)

Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways

Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job

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The Independent UK

Roadside noise cameras to help catch and fine drivers in excessively loud cars

Cameras can automatically detect when vehicles are breaking legal noise requirements

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras

The Department for Transport has launched a competition to find the noisiest streets in England and Wales where the new devices could be positioned.

Edinburgh Live

Yearly MOT tests could be scrapped under plans to ease cost of living crisis

The UK Government has unveiled plans to scrap annual MOT checks in an effort to ease the cost of living crisis, but the proposal has been met with criticism from drivers

Wales Online

New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment, according to new report

Fast rescue boats were not properly maintained and oil filtering equipment was not working, reports says

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The Independent UK

New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment – report

Twenty-three failures on Spirit of Britain were found by Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspectors.

Daily Mirror

Learner driver left waiting 14 months for licence to arrive due to DVLA backlog

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he will "look at whether we can bring in private services" as part of plans to improve the service of the DVLA following a string of huge delays

Daily Mirror

Holiday travel chaos to worsen as BA slashes even more flights for this summer

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed that BA is set to proactively cancel flights over the coming months with 100s of flights already being axed on a daily basis

Glasgow Live

Annual MOT could be axed to ease financial stress amid cost of living crisis

Last year, the Government in Northern Ireland proposed changing the rules around MOT tests to have them every two years and now the UK may follow suit to help lower financial stress.

Wales Online

Private e-scooters could soon be made legal on public roads

'If these things exist they need to be made safe'

The Guardian - UK

For her eyes only: what Priti Patel’s Bond blag means for other film-fan MPs

The home secretary’s gratis tickets to No Time to Die’s premiere were apparently ‘connected to executive functions’ because it’s a spy film. But what about ministers who run boring departments?

The Independent UK

Minister indicates private e-scooters could be legalised for use on roads

E-scooters can currently only be used on England’s roads if they are part of trials of rental schemes.

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