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• Wizz Air: Why airline faces lengthy spell of turbulence

  04-02-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Wizz Air is facing some turbulence. Despite enjoying its busiest ever year of passenger traffic in 2024, the Hungarian budget carrier canmp;amp;#8217;t seem to turnaround an ailing share price. The stock is down more than 40 per cent over the last 12 months and fell a further three per cent on Monday after analysts at ...
  
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• Why third runway at Heathrow Airport will be great for Scotland

  04-02-2025 01:00 via scotsman.com
  The Scotsman - Expanding Heathrow Airport?s capacity will be a huge boost to the economy, while climate commitments will be met through innovative solutions like sustainable aviation fuels, cleaner engines, and carbon offsetting
  
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• What is Rachel Reeves ?green fuel? plan for Heathrow ? and will it work?

  04-02-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Labour has set targets for the take up of new sustainable fuel
  
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• What is Rachel Reeves 'green fuel' 'plan for Heathrow and will it work?

  04-02-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - Labour has set targets for the take up of new sustainable fuel
  
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• West Midlands councils to face a £3.6m rise for transport costs - here's why

  04-02-2025 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - A hike in the amount councils pay into a crucial West Midlands transport fund for free or discount travel passes is set to be agreed this week.
  
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• West Midlands councils to face a ?3.6m rise for transport costs - here's why

  04-02-2025 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - A hike in the amount councils pay into a crucial West Midlands transport fund for free or discount travel passes is set to be agreed this week.
  
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• Transport levy to rise for councils in new budget

  04-02-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - The rise is to address inflation, loss of funding and decisions not to increase it previously.
  
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• Sorry, Rachel Reeves: This is the inconvenient truth about 'green airports' and 'sustainable aviation'

  04-02-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - As the government finally gives Heathrowmp;#39;s airport expansion the green light, flight-free former travel editor Helen Coffey talks to the experts to bust the myths that technology and sustainable aviation fuel can really lead to environmentally friendly flights in the midst of a climate crisis
  
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• Snake Pass: Could famous road close to cars?

  04-02-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - It is known as one of the most scenic and famous driving roads, but could Snake Pass close to cars?
  
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• Shell boss says Reeves is wrong to count on green fuel offsetting Heathrow expansion ? who is right?

  04-02-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - An energy chief has rebuked the chancellor for claiming sustainable fuel will balance the impact of expanded airport runways
  
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• Rail Deal: £1.5bn Plan to Transform UK Rail Travel Unveiled

  04-02-2025 01:00 via railway.supply
  Other News Sources - A groundbreaking Rail Deal worth mp;pound;1.5bn aims to transform South Wales and western Englandmp;#39;s rail network. The project promises a new Severn rail crossing, faster journeys, and up to 30 new stations. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
  
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• Rail Deal: ?1.5bn Plan to Transform UK Rail Travel Unveiled

  04-02-2025 01:00 via railway.supply
  Other News Sources - A groundbreaking Rail Deal worth ?1.5bn aims to transform South Wales and western England?s rail network. The project promises a new Severn rail crossing, faster journeys, and up to 30 new stations. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
  
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• Rachel Reeves' Heathrow runway report was commissioned by the airport

  04-02-2025 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - Rachel Reeves has received criticism following an announcement on Saturday that the report cited in her speech concerning the growth of Heathrow Airport, was commissioned by the airport itself
  
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• Rachel Reeves not 'petty' enough to punish TfL because I've spoken out over Heathrow, hopes Sadiq Khan

  04-02-2025 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Mayor of London being lined up to lead cross-party ?rainbow coalition? of councils fighting third runway
  
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• Rachel Reeves not 'petty' enough to punish TfL because I've spoken out over Heathrow, hopes Sadiq Khan

  04-02-2025 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Mayor of London being lined up to lead cross-party mp;#39;rainbow coalitionmp;#39; of councils fighting third runway
  
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• Rachel Reeves? Heathrow runway report was commissioned by the airport

  04-02-2025 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - Rachel Reeves has received criticism following an announcement on Saturday that the report cited in her speech concerning the growth of Heathrow Airport, was commissioned by the airport itself
  
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• Over 60s more likely to fly than Gen-Z travellers subscription

  04-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Almost half of Gen-Z adults are concerned about their holidays? impact on the environment, leading to the rise in ?no-fly? travel companies
  
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• ?Organic duckweed? danger at Heathrow Letter

  04-02-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Anyone who has worked in the rail industry will be familiar with the term ?organic duckweed?. Roger Ford of Modern Railways magazine coined it to characterise Whitehall opposition to rail electrification.
  
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• No net zero unless we sort transport

  04-02-2025 01:00 via energylivenews.com
  
  Other News Sources - Mind the gap - transport emissions way off track for 2050 goals
  
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• Network Rail sums up everything that is wrong with customer service

  04-02-2025 01:00 via inews.co.uk
  
  i News - For those of you who started the week standing on a train platform on your way to work ? yes, there are still many millions of Britons who do this ? I could guarantee that among the frustrations, aggravations and privations you might have endured, being called ?a passenger? by the station announcer was not one of them.
  
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• MP backing Doncaster airport under fire for Heathrow expansion snub

  04-02-2025 01:00 via doncasterfreepress.co.uk
  Doncaster Free Press - Doncaster MP and Net Zero secretary Ed Miliband is facing ?tricky questions? ? after backing plans to re-open Doncaster Sheffield Airport, while campaigning against Heathrow?s expansion.
  
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• Minister for local transport Simon Lightwood visits Ipswich

  04-02-2025 01:00 via ipswichstar.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The MP for Ipswich welcomed the local transport minister to the town last month.
  
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• Map shows new Nuneaton 'relief road' near to giant development on Arbury estate

  04-02-2025 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press - It would see around 1, 525 new homes built
  
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• HS2 project team reveals challenges of 4-day continuous viaduct slide over road and railway

  04-02-2025 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - The High Speed 2 (HS2) project team behind the construction of the Small Dean viaduct have revealed the challenges behind sliding the 4,500t, 345m long structure over a road and a railway in one continuous stage over four days.
  
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• Heathrow third runway would 'spike global warming emissions by 30 from airport even with eco-fuel for planes'

  04-02-2025 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Top academic casts doubts on likely impact of sustainable aviation fuel the Government is claiming
  
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• Heathrow critic Ed Miliband fought to reopen his local airport. subscription

  04-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - The energy secretary has backed a campaign to bring flights back to Doncaster Sheffield airport despite objecting to expansion at Heathrow
  
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• Hayden AI identifies bus stop infringements in Portugal

  04-02-2025 01:00 via itsinternational.com
  
  News from Europe - Pilot in Braga reveals large number of parking violations
  
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• Global car industry faces anxious wait on US tariffs

  04-02-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  
  Financial Times - Industry braces for tit-for-tat trade war that could spark wave of bankruptcies among parts makers
  
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• Fury as Temple Meads footpath plan is set to cost £10 million

  04-02-2025 01:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - The Harbour Walkway will connect the new University of Bristol campus with the ferry stop behind Temple Meads, but is years behind schedule and well over budget
  
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• Frankfurt Airport introduces walk-through scanners

  04-02-2025 01:00 via businesstraveller.com
  News from Europe - Frankfurt has become what it says is the world?s first airport to ?regularly employ walkthrough scanners for passenger security checks?.
  
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• Exeter Airport selected for next stage of ?Hydrogen Challenge?

  04-02-2025 01:00 via insidermedia.com
  Other News Sources - The UK Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed that Exeter Airport has been chosen to take part in the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge.
  
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• EU maritime transport: progress made, but environmental, sustainability challenges persist

  04-02-2025 01:00 via eea.europa.eu
  
  News from Europe - Europe?s maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability but will need to increase its efforts over the coming years to meet EU climate and environment goals aimed at reducing energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as better protecting biodiversity. That is according to the second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report, released today by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and the European Environment Agenc
  
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• Canterbury mum slams Kent County Council for the ?unfair? bus pass system leaving parents out of pocket

  04-02-2025 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A frustrated mum has criticised Kent County Council for forcing parents to pay bus fares while waiting for replacement travel passes, arguing the system is unfair and outdated.
  
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• Canterbury mum slams Kent County Council for the 'unfair' bus pass system leaving parents out of pocket

  04-02-2025 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A frustrated mum has criticised Kent County Council for forcing parents to pay bus fares while waiting for replacement travel passes, arguing the system is unfair and outdated.
  
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• Business leaders call for timetable on A96 dualling works subscription

  04-02-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - Need-to-know Scottish business stories: Distillery for Bon Accord site, Arnold Clark boss quits, Miller Homes completes takeover, deal for Clyde Hydrogen tests
  
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• Auditors warning over Highland Council in-house bus service as officials miss deadline to show it will ?deliver the intended performance and outcomes?

  04-02-2025 01:00 via inverness-courier.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Highland Council does not have a business and financial strategy to support its in-house bus service - even as it is set to splash millions to buy Dmp;E Coaches.
  
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• "Organic duckweed" danger at Heathrow Letter

  04-02-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Anyone who has worked in the rail industry will be familiar with the term mp;quot;organic duckweedmp;quot;. Roger Ford of Modern Railways magazine coined it to characterise Whitehall opposition to rail electrification.
  
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• Airport expansion would ?wipe out? clean power benefits

  04-02-2025 01:00 via theplanner.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Expanding three major airports in the South East will ?wipe out? any benefits from government policies to encourage clean power and will not deliver higher living standards, a leading think tank warns.
  
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• Airport expansion would 'wipe out' clean power benefits

  04-02-2025 01:00 via theplanner.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Expanding three major airports in the South East will mp;#39;wipe outmp;#39; any benefits from government policies to encourage clean power and will not deliver higher living standards, a leading think tank warns.
  
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• AEF pushes for reform of private jet taxation

  04-02-2025 01:00 via aef.org.uk
  
  Aviation Industry- AEF recently responded to an HM Treasury consultation on reform of Air Passenger Duty (APD) for private jets. Currently, the higher rate of APD only applies to jets of 20 mp;amp;#8230;The post AEF pushes for reform of private jet taxation appeared first on Aviation Environment Federation.
  
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