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• UK rail passengers to get new government-backed train ticket website

  22-01-2025 10:31
  
  New retailer, which is part of Great British Railways plan, is not expected until 2026 at the earliestBusiness live – latest updatesA new online train ticket retailer backed by the UK government is to be created, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced, with the aim of simplifying the process of buying tickets from different rail operators.However, the service will only be available once Great British Railways (GBR) has been established, which is not expected to take place until l
  
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• Youth Zone unveils modern new bus thanks to kind donation

  22-01-2025 01:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley Express - The bus was unveiled at a special launch in Market Square over the weekend.
  
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• Yellow trains on the way as Burnham starts Bee Network rail takeover

  22-01-2025 01:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has agreed a plan to take over eight commuter train lines by 2028 as part of a joined-up ?London-style? public transport system, intended to boost passenger numbers, drive growth and deliver new homes.
  
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• Work on new rail platform almost completed ahead of new London trains

  22-01-2025 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Work to create an extra platform at a city centre rail station is due to be completed in the coming weeks.
  
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• Will Heathrow?s third runway plans be halted by Miliband, Khan and Burnham?

  22-01-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Heathrow Airport?s long-delayed third runway plans took a major step forward this week, after it was revealed the government is prepping to give the project its backing.
  
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• Will Heathrow's third runway plans be halted by Miliband, Khan and Burnham?

  22-01-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Heathrow Airportmp;#39;s long-delayed third runway plans took a major step forward this week, after it was revealed the government is prepping to give the project its backing.
  
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• What the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton means for passengers

  22-01-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - The government is poised to give the go-ahead to extra runways at the UK?s busiest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to back expansion at the two biggest London airports, as well as increasing capacity at Luton. But such moves would cause controversy ? with residents, environmentalists and Labour politicians.
  
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• Wales has been 'robbed' and needs a 'proper resolution' to HS2 funding row says ex-minister

  22-01-2025 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - A Labour MS says Wales has been mp;#39;robbedmp;#39; of huge sums of money
  
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• Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts

  22-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.
  
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• This is what Heathrow Airport could look like after £14,000,000,000 expansion

  22-01-2025 01:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro - Heathrow Airport could soon expand if government gives the green light to controversial plans to build a third runway.
  
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• This is what Heathrow Airport could look like after ?14,000,000,000 expansion

  22-01-2025 01:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Metro - Heathrow Airport could soon expand if government gives the green light to controversial plans to build a third runway.
  
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• The beauty spots at risk if Heathrow and Gatwick get new runways subscription

  22-01-2025 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - With Rachel Reeves set to support plans for expansion at the UK?s two biggest airports, we consider the potential winners and losers
  
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• Starmer Faces Labour Party Split Over Heathrow Airport Expansion Plan

  22-01-2025 01:00 via bloomberg.com
  Other News Sources - Internal critics raise concerns on growth, climate, pollution Labour city mayors Burnham and Khan also oppose the plans
  
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• Reeves to back third runway at Heathrow in battle to grow economy

  22-01-2025 01:00 via itv.com
  
  ITV News - In a speech next week the chancellor will support the idea of building a third runway at Heathrow, driven by a desire to ?go further and faster? in search of economic growth, as ITV News Economic Editor Joel Hills reports
  
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• Reeves faces battle with Khan over Heathrow expansion. subscription

  22-01-2025 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  The Telegraph - Chancellor?s plan to back third runway risks splitting the Cabinet over net zero opposition
  
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• Rachel Reeves to back Heathrow third runway in bid for economic growth

  22-01-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Government could back much-delayed plan for third runway at Heathrow, as well as expansion of Gatwick and Luton airports
  
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• Overnight parking charges could be 'disastrous' for business owners

  22-01-2025 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Proposals for overnight car parking charges in town centre carparks have been described as mp;#145;worrisome,mp;#146; mp;#145;concerning,mp;#146; and mp;#145;disastrousmp;#146;
  
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• New clean energy hubs to power hydrogen and electric logistics fleets

  22-01-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The UKmp;amp;#39;s first network of clean energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles has secured mp;amp;pound;100 million in funding from Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, marking a significant step forward in transport decarbonisation.The project, led by Aegis Energy, will create five initial sites by 2027 in Sheffield, Immingham, Warrington, Corby and Towcester, with plans to expand to 30 locations by 2030. Construction of the first hub wil
  
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• New autonomous logistics drone takes flight with 150kg capacity

  22-01-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - British drone manufacturer Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, marking a significant advancement in autonomous logistics technology.The versatile Windracers ULTRA platform performs detection, deliverymp;amp;nbsp;and cargo-dropping missions across multiple sectors.It serves high-profile organisations including Royal Mail, the Royal Navy and British Antarctic Survey.The new drone features a 10-metre wingspan
  
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• Labour split over support for Heathrow expansion with Reeves set to give backing

  22-01-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to voice her support for a third runway at Heathrow despite opposition from cabinet collegue Ed Miliband and London mayor Sadiq Khan
  
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• Labour braced for Cabinet split over plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport - as Chancellor is set to back expansion as part of a bid to combat flatlining growth

  22-01-2025 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Labour is braced for Cabinet splits over plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport as the Chancellor ducked questions about the expansion yesterday.
  
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• Kent County Council asks public for views on A229 Blue Bell Hill improvements between Maidstone and Medway

  22-01-2025 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Kent Online - ... With many future housing developments in the area, not least a 2,000-home garden village scheme at Lidsing, plus issues arising from the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, the situation on the already heavily congested A229 can only get worse if not addressed.
  
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• Keir Starmer and 16 ministers urged not to 'U-turn' on opposing Heathrow third runway

  22-01-2025 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Sir Keir Starmer and 16 of his ministers including seven who attend Cabinet were urged ?not to U-turn? on their previous opposition to a third runway at Heathrow.
  
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• Keir Starmer and 16 ministers urged not to 'U-turn' on opposing Heathrow third runway

  22-01-2025 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Sir Keir Starmer and 16 of his ministers including seven who attend Cabinet were urged mp;#39;not to U-turnmp;#39; on their previous opposition to a third runway at Heathrow.
  
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• Investment at port to prolong cruise ship stays

  22-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - It is hoped the investment will see more cruises start and finish in Belfast rather than just calling for the day.
  
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• How Heathrow Airport?s Third Runway Becomes Catastrophic?

  22-01-2025 01:00 via travelandtourworld.com
  
  Aviation Industry- In the blistering heat of Britain?s climate-conscious era, the government?s reported nod toward expanding Heathrow Airport with a controversial third runway has ignited an inferno of protests, predictions of ?catastrophic? consequences, and fiery confrontations between environmental campaigners and economic proponents
  
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• How Heathrow Airport's Third Runway Becomes Catastrophic

  22-01-2025 01:00 via travelandtourworld.com
  
  Aviation Industry- In the blistering heat of Britainmp;#39;s climate-conscious era, the governmentmp;#39;s reported nod toward expanding Heathrow Airport with a controversial third runway has ignited an inferno of protests, predictions of mp;#39;catastrophicmp;#39; consequences, and fiery confrontations between environmental campaigners and economic proponents
  
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• Heathrow third runway plans 'catastrophic'

  22-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Climate groups criticise plans for a third runway amid reports the government backs the scheme.
  
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• Heathrow runway may not take off. subsciption

  22-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - The government already has four easy options to expand London?s airport capacity by more than 60 million passengers a year
  
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• Heathrow extends SAF incentive scheme as government set to back airport expansion

  22-01-2025 01:00 via greenairnews.com
  
  Aviation Industry- Heathrow, one of the busiest international airports in the world, has increased its annual incentive for airlines to adopt the use of sustainable aviation fuel when refuelling at the airport.
  
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• Heathrow expansion could spark largest single environmental campaign in British history, MP warns

  22-01-2025 01:00 via morningstaronline.co.uk
  
  Morning Star - EXPANDING Heathrow airport may spark Britain?s biggest-ever single environmental campaign, former shadow chancellor John McDonnell warned today.
  
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• Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans

  22-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Airports across the UK could expand as part of the governmentmp;#39;s drive for economic growth.
  
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• Heathrow and ChargeBox partner to enhance CX with advanced passenger phone charging solution

  22-01-2025 01:00 via futuretravelexperience.com
  
  Other News Sources - Heathrow ? a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation mp; Startup Hub ? has partnered with ChargeBox to introduce cutting-edge mobile device charging technology in Terminal 2, ?revolutionising passenger convenience?.
  
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• Great British Railways online rail ticket retailing

  22-01-2025 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Once set up, Great British Railways will retail tickets online by bringing together individual train operators? websites.
  
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• Government digital document app launching in summer

  22-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Veteran cards and driving licences will also be incorporated into a gov.uk wallet.
  
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• Gatwick still beats Heathrow hands-down if we must have another runway Nils Pratley

  22-01-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Pollution aside, the problem with expanding Heathrow lies in the disruption and delay inevitable in such a complex projectGet ready for another season of that interminable saga, Heathrowmp;#146;s third runway. There was a lull during the Covid pandemic when the airportmp;#146;s owners, despite winning permission from the supreme court in 2020 to submit a planning application, cooled their jets while they waited for passenger numbers to recover. Now the whole thing is back, courtes
  
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• Future of Flight challenge

  22-01-2025 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Aviation Minister speaks about airspace modernisation strategy and drones at the UKRI's Future of Flight challenge event.
  
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• Funding increase for Darlington railway museum ahead of 2025 celebrations

  22-01-2025 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - An award-winning Darlington tourist attraction celebrating the regionmp;#146;s railway heritage is set for a bumper year.
  
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• Daimler Buses' Till Oberwörder to lead Board of Europe?s bus and coach manufacturers

  22-01-2025 01:00 via acea.auto
  
  Other News Sources - The European Automobile Manufacturersmp;#39; Association (ACEA) bus and coach manufacturers are pleased to announce that Till Oberwmp;ouml;rder, CEO of Daimler Buses, has been elected as Chair for 2025.
  
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• Daimler Buses' Till Oberwörder to lead Board of Europe's bus and coach manufacturers

  22-01-2025 01:00 via acea.auto
  
  Other News Sources - The European Automobile Manufacturersmp;#39; Association (ACEA) bus and coach manufacturers are pleased to announce that Till Oberwmp;ouml;rder, CEO of Daimler Buses, has been elected as Chair for 2025.
  
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• Consultation launches on improvements to the A229 Blue Bell Hill

  22-01-2025 01:00 via news.kent.gov.uk
  
  Local Government - Kent County Council (KCC) has today launched its second public consultation on proposals to improve one of the county?s worst roads for congestion and road safety, the A229 Blue Bell Hill.
  
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• Climate group says Heathrow expansion would be ?catastrophic?

  22-01-2025 01:00 via northwaleschronicle.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Expanding Heathrow Airport would be mp;#39;catastrophicmp;#39;, environmental groups have claimed, amid reports that the Chancellor is preparing to back the project.
  
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• Climate group says Heathrow expansion would be 'catastrophic'

  22-01-2025 01:00 via northwaleschronicle.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Expanding Heathrow Airport would be mp;#39;catastrophicmp;#39;, environmental groups have claimed, amid reports that the Chancellor is preparing to back the project.
  
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• Chancellor swerves question over 'catastrophic' Heathrow runway expansion plans

  22-01-2025 01:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - Rachel Reeves was asked to comment on reports that the government was planning to back the expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports, as part of her growth agenda.
  
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• Burntisland station: passengers travel to Kirkcaldy and back to get only platform ramp

  22-01-2025 01:00 via fifetoday.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Melanie Ward, MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, wants to see ?urgent improvements? following a meeting with Stephen Lightwood, UK Minister for Local Transport, Network Rail, and the local community council.
  
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• British wine industry calls on Eurostar to bring back Kent services

  22-01-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Britainmp;amp;#8217;s wine industry has called for Eurostar to restart services from two Kent stations to boost the South East of Englandmp;amp;#8217;s vineyards. The high-speed operator suspended operations from Ashford International and Ebbsfleet in the early stages of the pandemic. But it has faced mounting pressure to bring back the popular routes over the last year ...
  
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• Bats come back to haunt Norfolk as £274m scheme is shelved

  22-01-2025 01:00 via highwaysmagazine.co.uk
  
  Highways Magazine - Norfolk County Council has shelved its mp;pound;274m Norwich Western Link scheme after advice from Natural England about its impact on bats forced the authority to withdraw its planning application.
  
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• Bats come back to haunt Norfolk as ?274m scheme is shelved

  22-01-2025 01:00 via highwaysmagazine.co.uk
  
  Highways Magazine - Norfolk County Council has shelved its ?274m Norwich Western Link scheme after advice from Natural England about its impact on bats forced the authority to withdraw its planning application.
  
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