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Shortlist for East Anglia franchise announced

Three companies in the running to improve rail services across East Anglia.

Chancellor George Osborne launches Midlands' economic plan in Derby

CHANCELLOR of the Exchequer George Osborne has thrown the gauntlet down to cities and counties in the region who want more powers devolved from Westminster. Speaking this morning during a visit to engineering firm Garrandale, in Alfreton Road, Derby, Mr Osborne said he wanted places like Derby and Derbyshire to present a case for more decisions to be made locally.

£1bn Manchester Airport transformation: Super-sized terminal, faster security, more passengers, more routes

Airlines and politicians welcome 'biggest single construction project Greater Manchester has seen'

High speed rail argument won - McLoughlin

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin declared the debate over the building of high speed rail to Yorkshire over today and signalled major decisions over the route and station locations will be taken by the end of the year.

Heathrow hits back over Gatwick claim third runway would be 'unlawful'

Latest war of words comes after Airports Commission closes air quality consultation