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The UK's biggest car maker will not be renewing the contracts of 1,000 temporary workers.
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BBC News
- 'Lucky escape' Felixstowe rail crossing driver jailedA man drove his car over the Felixstowe to Ipswich line despite lights warning of an approaching train.
- Scottish business leaders sign China dealScottish Chambers of Commerce says firms will gain access to a major Chinese infrastructure programme.
- All aboard the Granny ExpressYou're never to old to fulfil a dream - just ask 82-year-old Rose Crawford, NI's newest bus driver.
- Man drove from London to Bristol and back in an Ł80 Honda CivicThe train ticket cost Ł218 compared to the costs of buying, insuring and driving the second hand car.
- Landslip at Holmwood disrupts Southern rail servicesAll lines between Dorking and Horsham have been blocked since Thursday evening.
- London Underground staff go on strike amid driver rowDistrict Line staff strike after a driver who
- The BMW that really does drive itselfBMW unveils the prototype of a
- Tesla 'removed' from fatal car crash probeThe US National Transportation Safety Board says Tesla
- Jaguar Land Rover to shed 1,000 contract staffThe UK's biggest car maker will not be renewing the contracts of 1,000 temporary workers.
Financial Times
- Jaguar Land Rover blames diesel slide for job cutsUKâs biggest carmaker warns of Brexit impact on consumer confidence after sales fall
- Shipping industry poised to agree first emissions targetInternational Maritime Organization seeks to halve sectorâs greenhouse gases by 2050
- Norwegian Air chief tight-lipped on IAG bid talksBritish Airways owner has acquired 4.6% stake in low-cost carrier
The Guardian
- Woman told to speak English in London tube attackPolice search for two women after racially motivated assault on Spanish-speaking passengerPolice in London are searching for two women after another female who was speaking Spanish on the night tube was viciously attacked.The 24-year-old victim was talking to friends on the Central line between Liverpool Street and Stratford when she was set upon at around 3.45am last Saturday. Continue reading...
- Jaguar Land Rover to cut 1,000 jobs after 'slump due to Brexit'Carmaker blames job losses in West Midlands on sales drop, confusion over diesel engines and uncertainty over BrexitJaguar Land Rover is to cut 1,000 jobs in the West Midlands, blaming a slump in car sales due to uncertainty over Brexit and the future of diesel vehicles.Britainâs biggest carmaker will cut 1,000 temporary contract workers at its plant in Solihull, which builds Range Rovers and the Land Rover Discovery SUV. The factory employs 10,000 workers, including 2,000 contract staff. Continue reading...
- Fit in my 40s: âYou pedal as long as youâre able, then kick the motor inâThe threshold for âbut I have toâ gets lower until Iâm scarcely prepared to use my legsI reviewed an electric bike once in the 90s, before anyone discovered intuitive software. Working out how to turn it on and off was way beyond anything Iâd picked up from a basic humanities education and it was like a high-intensity, unwanted brain workout accompanied by a real fear of death. Everything has changed. The Raleigh Mustang Comp controls are very obvious, the weight is greater than a regular racer yet itâs hardly a moped, but most of all, itâs no longer an energy boost for the tired commuter; itâ...
Times Online
- Rolls-Royce warns of higher costs after Trent 1000 engine trouble [Subscription]Rolls-Royce has warned that it needs to carry out more frequent inspections of its Trent 1000 aircraft engines, increasing disruption for airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic and resulting in higher costs for the company.
- Norwegian has no plans to sell up [Subscription]Norwegian Air Shuttle has refused to say whether it will enter takeover talks with International Airlines Group after welcoming the owner of British Airways as a new investor.
- Chinese expansion gives Scotland a route to riches [Subscription]Scottish companies are being offered a route into Chinas huge transport infrastructure programme, after an agreement was reached between Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the China Chamber of International Commerce.
- Hundred driving examiners needed to cope with surge [Subscription]The Department of Transport has been told to recruit 100 temporary driving test examiners before the average waiting time for a test increases to more than a year.
- Jaguar slump costs 1,000 jobs [Subscription]Brexit and demon diesel fears blamed for sharp fall in sales
City AM
- Jaguar Land Rover to announce job cuts and production changes as demand falters amid Brexit concerns Jaguar Land Rover, Britain's biggest carmaker, will announce plans on Monday to cut jobs and production as demand falters amid Brexit concerns.
Mail Online
- Number of vehicles being registered in the UK falls after six years Motoring groups said the decline was partly down to a slump in new car sales caused by a road tax overhaul which âclobbersâ drivers wanting to buy more environmentally-friendly cars.
- Villagers seek to sue council over trucks using their narrow streets Residents in Melbury Abbas in Dorset have appealed online for funds to launch a legal action to prevent large trucks from driving through their historic village.
- British Airways owner eyes Norwegian takeover IAG said that it has acquired a 4.61 per cent stake in the airline, which is 'intended to establish a position from which to initiate discussions with Norwegian', including the possibility of a full offer.
- Tube strike: London Underground staff walkout on District Line The 24 hour walkout on the District Line, one of the busiest London Underground lines, was organised by the Aslef Union, and is causing severe delays across the capital.
- Manchester driver given a parking ticket as he waits at a junction Alexander Nejad, a trainee solicitor filmed the moment when a âpredatoryâ traffic warden issued him a ticket as he was waiting to turn right at a busy junction in Manchester.
This is Money
- DAILY BRIEFING: Heathrow Airport recorded its busiest ever departures day on Good Friday High flying Airport Heathrow recorded its busiest ever departures day last month.More than 136,000 passengers boarded flights from the West London hub on Good Friday
- Jaguar Land Rover to cut production and staff in Solihull The brand, which is the UK's biggest car maker, will trim production following the sharp fall in diesel demand that contributed to a drop in sales for the British marques last year.
Birmingham Post
- West Midlands car thefts have doubled in two years as a result of relay key crime Car industry has been urged to step up security during summit with police commissioner
- Jaguar Land Rover is 'cutting 1,000 jobs' - what we know so far The car giant is blaming Brexit
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Cops investigate possible criminal drone footage of train crossing Britannia Bridge It is a crime to fly a drone on, over or within 50 metres of a railway line
London Evening Standard
- TfL Tube strike: District line walkout for driver 'who went through three red lights' set to cause travel chaosHundreds of thousands of Tube commuters suffered massive disruption today as a 24-hour strike by train drivers halted services on the District line.
- Heathrow Airport records busiest ever day with 136,000 passengersHeathrow recorded its busiest ever day on Good Friday with more than 100,000 people flocking to the travel hub, according to figures published by the airport.
- Female thugs told Spanish woman 'talk in English' in shocking racist attack on Central line TubeA Spanish woman was grabbed by her hair and racially abused in a shocking attack on a Central line Tube train.
- London Tube strike 2018 live: District line walkout set to cause travel chaos during 24-hour walk outA Tube strike in support of a driver who allegedly passed through three red signals while on duty caused travel chaos for commuters.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Are these the most annoying roads in and around Newcastle for drivers?From rush-hour woes to bus lane confusion we take a look at the most frustrating routes on Tyneside
Northern Echo
- Refurbishment is on track for historic tramwayA PIECE of history has been uncovered as a major programme of refurbishment is carried out on the Saltburn Cliff Tramway.
- Speeding campaign launchedA WEEK-LONG crackdown on speeding drivers will take place across Cleveland and Durham from Monday.
- Plan to secure future of village pub sparks road safety concernsA scheme to boost the viability of a village pub has been recommended for approval, despite claims by highways officials it could affect road safety.
- Maximum stay of three hours suggested as part of Yarm parking plan A PROPOSED shake-up of parking charges in Yarm town centre are due to go out to consultation today.
The York Press
- Lower speed limit for village road THE SPEED limit on the busy road between Strensall and Earswick is coming down - in a move local councillors say is a huge âstep in the right directionâ for safety.
- Police spend Ł267,000 on hire cars in less than a year POLICE in North Yorkshire spent more than a quarter of a million pounds on hire cars in less than a year, the force has confirmed.
Wales Online
- Repairs planned for 128-year-old Cardiff bridge Repairs planned for 128-year-old bridge
- Arriva Trains Wales threatens parody Facebook account with legal action The man behind Arriva Trains Fails is refusing to change his logo, which comes up when you search for the rail operator in Google
East Anglian Daily Times
- Newmarket electric vehicle software firm Spark EV in talks with major car manufacturersA Suffolk start-up that develops software for electric vehicles is in talks with a number of car manufacturers about integrating its technology into on-board sat navs.
North Wales Live
- Cars could be banned from one of Liverpool's busiest city centre streets Cars and private hire vehicles could be barred at certain times
West Sussex Gazette
- Student's innovative bike light which flags up potholesA new bike light which flags up 'danger hotspots' on the roads to local authorities has been designed by a University of Sussex student.
Other Regional Press
- WATCH OUT: Coming to a road near you - speed watch teams monitoring drivers DRIVERS beware â new community speed watch operations could soon be in action locally.
- Delays expected as roadworks start MOTORISTS can expect delays to Swindonâs busy Mannington roundabout from Monday.
- Councillors hail 'productive' meeting to tackle traffic chaos THE council is finally taking seriously the traffic problems that plague the roads around the Outlet Village, a Labour councillor has said.
- Repairs to busy West Somerset road after severe weather causes damage The severe weather in March has led to a lot of damage on the road.
- Ł50,000 budget to local communities in Cornwall to spend on transport prioritiesTWENTY mph signs outside schools, parking controls, dropped kerbs and improvements for pedestrians can now be provided by the local community thanks to a new arrangement by Cornwall Council.
- 'Removing vehicles from Southampton centre is next step': Itchen Bridge toll scrapped for electric vehicles TOLLS on Southamptonâs busy Itchen Bridge are set to be scrapped as early as the summer for electric vehicles in a bid to reduce pollution in the city.
- Call to sort out pothole-ridden Biggleswade and Potton roadsCyclists and bikers take their lives into their hands when they use certain pothole-ridden roads around Biggleswade and Potton thats according to an independent councillor.
Rail Technology Magazine
- Services disrupted after landslip throws up 100 tonnes of debris on Surrey trackSouthern Rail services have been disrupted following a major landslip last night. The landslip, between Horsham and Dorking, has resulted in all lines between these statins being blocked, and so trains have been cancelled in all directions, with replacement buses in operation. The incident has...
- Blackpool to Preston route to reopen after major 5-month transformationTrain services between Blackpool North and Preston are to be reintroduced at the start of next week following completion of the route upgrade. Lasting 22 weeks, the works, carried out as part of the multibillion-pound Great North Rail Project, saw upgrades to the tracks, station platforms and...
Railnews
- No talks for two months claim as Underground drivers strike A strike by ASLEF drivers on the District Line of London Underground was mostly disrupting trains in east London on Friday morning, with only 'minor delays' reported on the other District Line routes. The strike is in protest at the treatment of a new driver who has been suspended for alleged safety breaches.
Other News Sources
- PHOTOS: Vision for 200mph railway line in county within five yearsA 200mph railway could be operating in Hampshire in as little as five years, a councillor has revealed.
- Jaguar Land Rover to cut 1,000 jobs at SolihullJaguar Land Rover, Britains biggest carmaker, is set to announce the loss of 1,000 temporary contract workers from its Solihull production facility, blaming sales hit by Brexit and consumer uncertainty over diesel. Sales of the Jaguar brand are reported to be down 26 per cent in 2018, with Land Rover suffering a 20 per cent drop. [ ] The post Jaguar Land Rover to cut 1,000 jobs at Solihull appeared first on The Engineer.
- Air traffic controller shortage closes runway at Gatwick Only one of the three scheduled controllers turned up for work, with the other two reportedly being sick
- East Surrey Hospital has sporty mini Tesla that lets children drive to surgery in style A toy car has been bringing a bit of fun to East Surrey Hospital's young patients and surgeons alike
- Your childhood toy cars could be worth thousands of pounds One of these little Hot Wheels is worth more than a Porsche
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