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Grant Shapps blocks TfL proposal for flats by Cockfosters Tube

TfL had argued plans would help tackle housing crisis but permission was denied over lack of parking

Evening Standard

Government reveal funding for 'shorter-term stuff' for region's railways - but it 'won't come close' to solving problems

The £84m investment by the government promises to cut delays and make trains more reliable – but the Transport Secretary said a solution for the congested Castefield corridor will cost billions

Manchester Evening News

Grant Shapps hails Manchester bus decision as 'excellent result' and says city will lead the way

Andy Burnham celebrated the Royal Courts of Justice's decision

Manchester Evening News

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Private jet impounded at UK airport over fears it dodged Russian loopholes

The Bombardier Global 6500 arrived at Farnborough airport in Hampshire on March 4 from New Jersey and was due to fly to Dubai yesterday - Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today said he temporarily banned it from carrying passengers and grounded it

Daily Mirror

British soldiers face prosecution for desertion if they go to Ukraine

Court martial warning for serving soldiers who have gone to join the fight against Russia

Wales Online

British troops face prosecution if they travel to Ukraine, Wallace warns

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Britons in Ukraine would be in the war ‘for real’ rather than just posing for a dramatic selfie.

The Independent UK

It is illegal to join fight in Ukraine, Grant Shapps tells UK troops

Transport secretary says ‘you cannot just get up and go’ and that Britons risked worsening ‘dangerous situation’

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Ex-Marine son of Tory MP Helen Grant travels with group to fight in Ukraine

A Conservative’s son has gone to Ukraine to join the battle against the Russian invasion after seeing a family being bombed inside their home.

Evening Standard

UK soldiers risk ‘dangerous situation’ by travelling to Ukraine, minister warns

Grant Shapps told troops ‘you cannot just get up and go’ after reports up to four are feared to be trying to join the fight against Russia.

The Independent UK

Private jet impounded at airport over suspected links to Russian oligarch

The aircraft was detained to enable an investigation into its connection with billionaire oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler

Evening Standard

Just 760 UK visas have been granted to Ukrainians so far, admits Transport Secretary

Grant Shapps defended the UK’s record on providing an escape route for Ukrainians

Wales Online

Private jet linked to Russian oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler detained at Farnborough

The aircraft was detained on the orders of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

The Independent UK

UK seizes private jet with suspected links to Russia

Aircraft thought to be connected to oil tycoon is impounded as aviation sanctions come into effect

The Guardian - UK

Only 760 UK visas granted to Ukrainians by Home Office as over two million flee country

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said that most Ukrainians would want to stay close to their homeland and urged refugees to have their paperwork in order

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The Independent UK

UK will step up pace of admissions for Ukrainian refugees, says Shapps

Labour called for emergency visas for people fleeing the fighting as the Transport Secretary said 760 have been allowed in so far.

The Independent UK

UK impounds private jet linked to Russian oligarch under new sanctions

Government ‘investigating’ aircraft at Farnborough, says Grant Shapps

Wales Online

Private jet 'impounded' at Farnborough Airport in warning to Russian oligarchs - updated

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says further investigations are taking place

Daily Mirror

UK issues just 760 visas as Tory says Zelenksy wants refugees to stay near Ukraine

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps defended the UK's record in welcoming refugees fleeing the Russian invasion amid mounting criticism over the speed of the scheme

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The Independent UK

Zelensky backs UK response to Ukraine refugee crisis, claims minister as only 760 visas granted

‘Zelensky has asked us to proceed in the way we are doing’, says Grant Shapps

Reuters

UK impounds aircraft under new Russian sanctions

British transport minister Grant Shapps said on Wednesday Britain had used new aviation sanctions to impound an aircraft after making it a criminal offence for Russian aircraft to fly or land in the United Kingdom.

The Guardian - UK

Russian bond default ‘imminent’, as inflation jumps; markets surge as oil falls back – as it happened

UK announces new aviation sanctions against Russia and investigates plane at Farnborough

Evening Standard

Four British soldiers ‘gone AWOL’ are warned fighting Russians would be court martial offence

Grant Shapps spoke out amid reports that soldiers may have gone to join the fight the Russians

The Guardian - UK

Russian planes that enter UK airspace could be detained by government

Transport secretary Grant Shapps says he has made it a criminal offence for any Russian aircraft to enter UK airspace

Daily Mirror

ALL Russian aircrafts banned from entering UK air space - or risk being detained

All Russian aircrafts have been banned from UK air space and any who defy the new rules risk being detained and arrested, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced

Evening Standard

London Tube Strike 2022 LIVE: Grant Shapps slams Tube workers ‘repaying’ taxpayers with strikes after Covid bailout

Grant Shapps has slammed Tube workers who he said are “repaying” taxpayers with strikes after they were bailed out during the Covid pandemic.

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