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MPs: UK air pollution is a 'public health emergency'
Cross-party committee of MPs says the government needs to do much more to tackle the crisis, including a scrappage scheme for dirty old diesel cars. Air pollution in the UK is a “public health emergency”, according to a cross-party committee of MPs, who say the government needs to do much more including introducing a scrappage scheme for old, dirty diesel vehicles.The government’s own data shows air pollution causes 40,000-50,000 early deaths a year and ministers were forced to produce a new action plan after losing a supreme court case in 2015.
Alexander Dennis celebrates FirstGroup bus order
ALEXANDER Dennis has won a £50 million order for more than 200 buses from transport company FirstGroup, a contract which will help underpin employment of around 900 at the manufacturer’s Falkirk factory.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
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- Ruth Davidson pressed over Clyde shipyard concerns Ruth Davidson has been urged by the SNP and Labour to use her position to push UK ministers to begin work imminently.
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- BBC Series Set to Capture Northern Isles FerryNorthLink Ferries is set to appear in a new BBC Scotland television series which will showcase how transport is changing in 21st century Scotland. The ferry operator, which sails between the mainland and Northern Isles, will feature in the first episode of the ‘How Scotland Works’ series which is due to air tonight (Tuesday 26 April). The episode will give audiences the chance to discover NorthLink Ferries’ lifeline service which provides transport to Orkney and Shetland and meet those working within the company. The programme will also capture NorthLink ...
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