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Finance chief's journey to the top

Transport for London's Steve Allen on his experience and managing change

UK driving test to take new turns

Learner drivers may be asked to use satnav and three-point turn could be scrapped in favour of more common manoeuvresThe three-point turn could be dropped from driving tests after the government signalled the biggest shakeup in 20 years.Learners may be asked to use a satellite navigation system as part of a revised practical exam and the three-point-turn – more recently known as the “turn in the road” – could be scrapped altogether. Continue reading...

Northern Line tube strike will go ahead next week after talks break down

Tube drivers on the Northern Line will go on strike next week after peace talks broke down.

Air Passenger Duty devolved to Scotland

The Smith Commission has announced that control over Air Passenger Duty for flights from Scottish airports would be devolved to the Scottish Government. The announcement means that APD could be scrapped on flights from Scottish airports.