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Sunday, 17 December 2017

BBC News

• Disabled school transport cuts prompt safety fearsParents of disabled children raise safety fears over potential cuts to specialist school transport.
• Five drivers traced over fatal Tulse Hill hit-and-runThe drivers of two lorries and three cars have been spoken to after a woman was struck and killed.
• New weather warning for icy conditions across ScotlandA new warning is in place for freezing conditions following several collisions on Scotland's roads.
• Train app could help disabled travellersA new app could help wheelchair users get help at railway stations and better access to trains.
• Hunter Harrison: CSX railway boss diesThe US transportation company's shares fell sharply on Friday after CEO's medical leave was announced.

Financial Times

• Car leasing companies switch focus to used vehiclesGrowth in hire finance schemes driven by slowdown in new car sales
• Uber faces fresh claims over global spy tacticsCompany alleged to have used network of CIA-trained operatives to gather intelligence
• CSX chief Harrison dies months into railroad’s turnround effortVeteran executive had been hired earlier this year to boost its profits to transform freight railway operator

The Guardian

• David Cameron to lead £750m UK-China investment initiativeFormer prime minister will take charge of £750m fund to improve transport links between China and its trading partnersDavid Cameron has taken a job leading a billion-dollar investment initiative agreed between the UK and China.The former prime minister, who played a key role in efforts to boost trade links with Beijing while he was in Downing Street, will take charge of the £750m fund to improve roads, ports and rail networks between China and the countries it trades with. Continue reading...

The Huffington Post

• These Are The UK's Worst Airlines, According To Passengers

The Telegraph

• David Cameron given special dispensation to broker talks between Britain and China in new role leading £750m investment fund

Times Online

• Crowdfunding bid to cut car cover for millennials [Subscription]An insurance start-up that claims it can reduce premiums for millennials will launch a £15m initial coin offering (ICO) next month in another sign of the growing frenzy over digital currencies.
• Tom Enders and Fabrice Brégier crash and burn at Airbus [Subscription]A shake-out at the top of the plane maker is just the start of tackling its troubles
• David Cameron to head £750m trade fund [Subscription]The former prime minister is to lead a new investment venture promoting business in Britain and China
• Frantic Friday: drivers warned of Christmas getaway jams [Subscription]If you were planning to make your Christmas getaway on Friday — think again.

City AM

• David Cameron spearheads $1bn infrastructure fund to help China boost its trading linksFormer PM David Cameron has been charged with leading a $1bn (£750m) government-backed fund to boost transport infrastructure between China and its trading partners.

Daily Record

• New weather warnings issued for ice with big freeze creating dangerous driving conditions The bad weather has led to a number of road collisions and a spike in the amount of injuries caused by people slipping.
• Angry passengers forced to abandon luggage at Aberdeen Airport after lack of staff leaves cases stuck on planeOne irate passenger clambered onto the carousel and tried to crawl through the luggage entrance to find his baggage.

Mail Online

• Defence chiefs must cut £9.8bn to buy ships and fighters The Ministry of Defence has a £178billion shopping list of hardware including stealth fighters but has been warned that it must make savings of £9.8billion in order to be able to pay for it.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Drivers are 'putting lives at risk' by blocking ambulance station accessInconsiderate drivers are being warned they are putting lives at risk by blocking the access to an ambulance station.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Freezing temperatures spark FURTHER ice warning for North Wales The public are urged to take extra care as forecasters predict rain will freeze roads and pavements

London Evening Standard

• Ryanair strike: Passengers hit out at airline after Christmas strike threatens to ruin festive plansA 24-hour walk-out by Irish Ryanair plans has thrown thousands of Brit's Christmas plans into turmoil.
• Thirteen million Brits to hit the roads for Christmas getawayA record number of passengers are also set to descend Gatwick Airport

Northern Echo

• Isolated villagers call for action after loss of bus service VILLAGERS are calling for better transport links to major towns and facilities after being left isolated by the loss of a bus service.

The York Press

• 'No concerns' over Norton level crossing road prioritiesCOUNCIL bosses have said they have no concerns about the Norton level crossing road priorities, despite being handed a petition of 600 signatures calling for them to be changed back to how they were.
• North Yorkshire set to consult over free transport for pupils with special needsNORTH Yorkshire County Council will decide next week whether to consult on proposals which change its home to school transport policy for those with special educational needs or disabilities and save up to £2 million a year.

North Wales Live

• Roundabout UNDER WATER as pipe bursts claiming several cars on main road United Utilities were at the scene trying to fix the damage

Other Regional Press

• Bus driver 'pushed wrong pedal' before mowing down pedestrian A BUS driver admitted accidentally hitting the accelerator instead of the brake seconds before ploughing into a pedestrian on the pavement.
• Government gives Northamptonshire £700k for pothole repairsNorthamptonshire will receive more than £700,000 from the Government to repair the county's potholes, the transport minister revealed this week.
• Here's what Manchester Airport's new £1bn 'super terminal' will look likeAirport already dealing with more than 27 million passengers a year
• Borough council joins fight against proposed rail timetable changes The borough council has said it will strongly oppose ‘disappointing’ proposed changes to Weymouth’s rail services. 
• Take care on the roads: December 22 will be the busiest day for motorists Dorset motorists have been given advice to help stay safe on the roads this Christmas.
• This coffee cart at Tile Hill train station could save a life It has been put there by Samaritans
• Roads in Burnham-on-Sea set to be closed for improvement works A NUMBER of roads in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge will be closed in January for works to take place.
• 100 jobs lost as major shipbuilder goes into administrationA MAJOR shipbuilder with yards in Hampshire has gone into administration with the loss of more than 100 jobs.
• IN FULL: Hurdles to cross for Luton’s planned expansion of airportBold plans to more than double Luton Airport’s capacity could be the linchpin to Luton’s prosperity – but not without overcoming significant hurdles.

C.N.N.

• Uber accused of espionage, hacking and bribery in bombshell letterUber is being sued by Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car unit that was formerly part of Google. Waymo alleges that Uber stole trade secrets about its self-driving technology.
• Hundreds come down with stomach illness during Royal Caribbean cruiseThe Independence of the Seas cruise ship returned to Florida on Saturday after many passengers contracted a gastrointestinal illness.

Other News Sources

• David Cameron takes new China roleHe was the man who brought us the Brexit referendum – but since his hurried departure from Downing Street in the wake of the result, David Cameron has kept a low profile. Eighteen months on, the former Prime Minister has re-emerged. He will now take control of a £750 million fund to improve ports, roads…
• Group of people with disabilities build and fly fully functional light aircraft at Blackbushe Airport The team will begin building a light aircraft on Monday (December 18) at Blackbushe Airport in Camberley