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Housebuilder with 'unfinished' development sites goes into liquidation

A HOUSEBUILDER with "unfinished" projects has entered liquidation - a day after another construction company made over 200 staff…

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Whether it's once a year or once a week, more people are plunging into cold water for fun and health benefits. NPR spoke to researchers about what's true and what's not on this wellness trend.

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Self-driving cars expected to be on UK roads in two years, transport minister says

Self-driving cars which will enable people to have their hands off the wheel are expected on UK roads from 2026, according to the Transport…

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Self-driving cars will be on UK roads in 2026, Transport Secretary says

Mark Harper says the technology has 'a huge number of potential uses'

Evening Standard

Self-driving cars could be on UK roads by 2026, says transport secretary

Mark Harper says vehicles can improve road safety and personal freedom, as autonomous cars face increased scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Driverless cars could be on some UK roads by the end of 2026 transport secretary says

“We already know the technology works”, minister Mark Harper said, claiming self-driving vehicles will be safer

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan 'should use new laws to reduce impact of London Underground strike'

Transport Secretary Mark Harper calls on mayor to use 'minimum service levels' legislation - as TfL opens new talks with RMT to avert walkout

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Tories savaged for spending HS2 millions promised to north on London potholes

‘Can someone send them a map?’ Ministers mocked for post on money for north going to London

The Independent UK

Private sector will pay for HS2 Euston tunnel, Transport Secretary Mark Harper insists

The National Infrastructure Commission warns that developers will not pay for the tunnelling works

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast cancellations and delays prompt calls for urgent review

Transport for the North says service is deteriorating fast, with fewer than half of trains running on time

The Guardian - UK

Tory rebels will not kill Rwanda Bill in new year, insist cabinet ministers

After a week of bitter splits among Conservative MPs, Home Secretary James Cleverly sought to turn the focus onto Labour

Evening Standard

What is the Stonehenge tunnel project and why is it so controversial?

Government wants to build a two-mile tunnel near Stonehenge - but campaigners say it will destroy the site’s unique landscape

The Independent UK

Wiltshire: Will a tunnel be built near Stonehenge? Controversial plan back in court

The £1.7bn, two-mile tunnel was authorised by the Department for Transport last year, but the decision is being challenged

Evening Standard

Nine Days of Rail Disruption Unleashed as Aslef Industrial Action Takes Hold

The transport strike will halt train services at the affected operators in England, Scotland and Wales.

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What is sustainable aviation fuel? Virgin Atlantic's first 'SAF' transatlantic flight lands in US

The Government is investing big in SAF, but some sustainability campaigners are not convinced

The Guardian - UK

First transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel takes off

Virgin Atlantic flight, partly funded by UK government, hailed by ministers but criticised by campaigners

The Independent UK

UK and Greece in diplomatic row after Sunak’s Elgin Marbles snub to Mitsotakis

A Cabinet minister said it was a ‘matter of regret’ that Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis did not agree to meet Oliver Dowden after Rishi Sunak cancelled.

Evening Standard

Virgin Atlantic: First ever transatlantic flight fuelled by cooking oil takes off from Heathrow

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Heathrow to New York JFK

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The Independent UK

First cooking oil fuelled transatlantic flight for Virgin Atlantic – but no paying passengers on board

Exclusive: Critics accuse airline of overstating environmental benefits, but CEO Shai Weiss says: ‘To think that we can magic up elimination of flying is naive’

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic to make first transatlantic airliner flight using greener fuel

Virgin founder sir Richard Branson will be onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Can UK’s ‘jet zero’ hopes take off with a plane fuelled by used cooking oil?

Experts debate whether Tuesday’s transatlantic trip heralds a greener way to fly or a misguided stunt

Evening Standard

Government urged to fund new Elizabeth line trains

Manufacturer Alstom is consulting on potential redundancies at its train manufacturing site

The Independent UK

Minister ‘confident’ Sunak’s Rwanda plan will work despite Braverman’s warning

The Prime Minister has announced emergency legislation and a new treaty with the east African nation.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak pledges to tackle ‘scourge of potholes’ with £8.3bn fund

British PM says ‘unprecedented £8.3bn’ will pave the road for better and safer journeys for millions

The Independent UK

PM pledges to tackle ‘scourge of potholes’ with £8.3bn fund

The Government has announced additional funding for local roads maintenance in England.

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