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The environmental costs of flying are much higher, and the government subsidises rail travel, so what explains the baffling price difference when travelling domestically?Years ago, airline travel was the preserve of the wealthy, and this may be why it can still come...
UK lacks defence strategy, MPs say, as plan unveiled for more weapons factories – UK politics live
In a speech this morning, defence secretary will commit to ‘building the factories of the future in Britain’ Good morning. Rachel Reeves will be unveiling her budget a week today, but the roll-out of budget-related news has already started and this morning John...
UK lacks plan to defend itself from attack, warn MPs
Public should be told nature of threat posed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, says defence committee chairThe UK lacks a plan to defend itself from a military attack, MPs have warned as the government promised to boost readiness with new arms...
Launch of East West Rail services to be delayed in row over guards on trains
Trains between Oxford and Milton Keynes put back to 2026 partly due to dispute, Chiltern Railways saysThe start of passenger services on the new East West Rail line will be delayed until at least 2026 with no start date confirmed, the operator has said, partly due to...