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German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution
“Car nation” Germany has surprised neighbours with a radical proposal to reduce road traffic by making public transport free, as Berlin scrambles to meet EU air pollution targets and avoid big fines.
Construction group Galliford Try wants to raise £150m from investors to help cover Carillion hit
Construction group and housebuilder Galliford Try has today announced a £150m capital raising to help cover the impact of Carillion's liquidation.
From Oslo to London: These are the cities across the globe leading the charge on electric vehicles
London has been listed among the cities leading the way for electric vehicles in a new report from the World Economic Forum and Bain & Company on how the electric car revolution could help slash travel costs.
£7.5 million pollution busting scheme for Birmingham's buses
The government is investing in new, cleaner greener buses across the Midlands
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
The Telegraph
- 'There was a loud bang': United Airlines passengers describe mid-air drama as engine cover comes off
Times Online
- Norwegian spreads long-haul wings to soar above its rivals [Subscription]Norwegian Air is to cement its position as Gatwick’s largest long-haul airline with its inaugural flight to South America, the promise of increased destinations and frequencies across the Atlantic to the US, and a new front flying from London’s second airport to China and Japan and, in time, possibly India.
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- Norwegian boss pledges to keep UK at "the heart" of rapid expansion as airline starts London Gatwick flights to Buenos AiresThe boss of budget airline Norwegian said today the UK will be central to the carrier's expansion plans as he outlined aims to grow long-haul flights from the UK to destinations including Tokyo and Beijing.
Other Regional Press
- Mayor promises to veto plans to give £500,000 to Durham Tees Valley Airport ownersBen Houchen says he fully intends to fulfil his manifesto pledge of bringing Durham Tees Valley Airport back into public ownership
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- Stobart Air to continue operating Irish PSO routesService operated as Aer Lingus Regional
- Norwegian plans expansion for UK marketNorwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos has outlined plans for the low-cost carrier to grow its long-haul service from the UK, saying passengers in the market will be the first to experience cabin upgrades and new aircraft.
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