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Rail unions refused franchise review

Unions have failed to force a judicial review into the consultation process for the awarding of rail franchises.

Hopes leap for London Grand Prix: Cameron aims to open British roads to motor races

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button could soon be thrilling the crowds as they race around Parliament Square and accelerate up the Mall.

Forget high-speed rail, we need a Tube system in the north

High-speed rail will play a key role in spreading growth beyond London but there is an even more compelling economic case to build a “mega metro” to dramatically improve transport links between Britain’s major northern cities. Next week, the Cities Growth Commission, which I chair, will publish a new report outlining the need for better transport infrastructure linking the former powerhouses of Britain’s manufacturing economy: Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds.