As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the service will come under public ownership in MaySouth Western Railway will be the first train operator nationalised under the Labour government, ministers are...
Read MoreMet Office places three yellow warnings for snow and ice in place across areas of UKThe Alzheimer’s Society has warned that cold weather can be “particularly challenging” for people with dementia. “Colder...
Read MoreCambridgeshire trial found workers’ performance improved and staff turnover fell, while London Underground also plans to introduce four-day week optionCouncils will have the right to adopt a four-day working week after the...
Read MoreIndustrial action by Aslef members threatened to halt all London Underground servicesA planned strike by tube drivers that threatened to halt all London Underground services on Thursday has been called off, their union...
Read MoreTransport secretary says scale of failure is dire, with analysis of project unable to clarify if cost overrun is £10bn or £20bnMinisters are to oversee HS2 and have launched a review after the government was unable...
Read MoreExclusive: Business leaders seek support for scheme in budget as former chancellor calls it ‘good investment’The former Tory chancellor George Osborne has thrown his weight behind a proposal nicknamed “HS2...
Read MoreLisa Nandy indicates Louise Haigh considering plan for high-speed trains to terminate in central LondonThe transport secretary is considering extending the HS2 line to Euston, her cabinet colleague Lisa Nandy has indicated,...
Read MoreResearch says flat-fee train travel would bring economic and health benefits as well as simplifying ticket faresRenationalising the railways does not go far enough – Labour should spur a rail renaissance by allowing people...
Read MoreScottish government accused of undermining efforts to combat child poverty and cost of living crisisOpposition parties in Scotland have urged John Swinney to reverse unpopular cuts to free school meals and flat-rate rail fares...
Read MorePlanned 20 days of disrupted weekend services suspended with Aslef stating it has resolved a longstanding disputeA series of weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER from Saturday have been called off, their trade union Aslef...
Read MoreLetter shows Peter Hendy, now the rail minister, threatened to withhold public contracts until firm disciplined workerThe new rail minister threatened in a previous role to withhold public contracts from one of the UK’s...
Read MoreFormer champion had to ‘crawl off’ train in London‘Clearly, it’s an absolute disgrace,’ says Penny BriscoeThe chef de mission of ParalympicsGB has said it is a “disgrace” that Dame Tanni...
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MPs vote to give leave to bring in private
As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the
Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to
Members of the national assembly banned from entering building
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but
Change in schedule comes after Wallace stepped back from
Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote,
Tougher guidance in England and Wales will also prevent
Minister for safeguarding unveils measures including ‘right to know’,