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UK aerospace industry steps up no-deal Brexit plan to switch regulator
The British aerospace industry has stepped up plans for a Brexit exodus from the UK aviation regulator, as a second deadline for the UK leaving the EU without a deal looms.
Industry plunged into stagnation if HS2 delayed
Crystal ball gazers warn that if major projects like HS2 were delayed the industry would not see growth again for at least three years. Concerns around the government’s ability to deliver on major infrastructure projects have seen forecasts for 2020 and 2021 revised down to 1.0% and 1.4% from 1.4% and 1.7% respectively since the Spring.
Monday, 29 July 2019
BBC News
- Tax and public spending gap narrows in WalesSpending on transport, science and technology has been particularly low, research also shows.
- Flooding shuts roads and rail linesHalf a month's worth of rain fell in 24 hours during heavy downpours, meteorologists say.
- Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking.
- Bristol Airport park-and-ride 'may affect M5 junction'More information is needed to assess if a proposed airport park-and-ride site could have a negative impact on a busy M5 junction, Highways England warned. Mead Realisation wants to build the car park for 3,000 vehicles close to junction 21, near Weston-super-Mare.
ITV News
- East Anglian MPs dominate health and transport in new Boris Johnson governmentMore than 20 MPs from the Anglia region have been given ministerial jobs in the new Boris Johnson administration. Two of the big spending and infrastructure departments, Health and Transport are led by politicians from East Anglia and each have two local MPs serving with them.
The Guardian
- UK aerospace industry steps up no-deal Brexit plan to switch regulatorThe British aerospace industry has stepped up plans for a Brexit exodus from the UK aviation regulator, as a second deadline for the UK leaving the EU without a deal looms.
The Independent
- Thameslink: Misery to continue for passengers as Network Rail fails to repair power lines Trains cancelled for Monday morning rush hour on line through St Pancras
The Telegraph
- I'm happy to be flight shamed when the alternative is so glorious [Subscription]n Sweden, they call it flygskam; in Holland, vliegschaamte; the Germans know it as flugscham, while for the Finns, out on a linguistic limb as always, it is lentohäpeä. Across Europe, a feeling of unease about air travel is growing. In Sweden, where the flight shame movement was inspired by the climate-change activist Greta Thunberg, air passenger numbers are in decline, while rail bookings increase: last year the national rail service reported a record 32 million customers.
Times Online
- An $8.3bn crisis for Boeing [Subscription]Flying is consistently rated as by far the safest mode of passenger transport in the world. However, the loss of two aircraft in just over four months in Indonesia and Ethiopia, collectively killing 346 people, has led to concerns once more over safety in the skies.
- Free travel tickets for Romans who recycle plastic bottles [subscription]Commuters in Rome are exchanging used plastic bottles for Metro and bus tickets under a scheme the city’s mayor has called a first for Europe.
- Electric cars are a threat to clean air, claims Chris Boardman [Subscription]Electric cars are one of the biggest threats to solving congestion, pollution and obesity caused by reliance on private vehicles, according to the cycling champion Chris Boardman.
- Boeing and Airbus under spotlight: airline passengers are left at risk by ‘global crisis in regulation’ [Subscription]The safety of airline passengers is at risk because regulators are ceding too much power to Boeing and Airbus, groups representing pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers have told The Times.
The Mirror
- Dover port fire: Billowing black smoke seen at ferry terminalDramatic images emerged with eyewitnesses describing the fire as "raging" and "growing bigger"
London Evening Standard
- Weather forecast: Road and rail travellers warned with more downpours due and rain alert in place for parts of UKRoad and rail travellers are being warned today over further heavy downpours across parts of the UK.
Manchester Evening News
- Metrolink has been voted one of the world's best tram systems - but here's what you think about itWe asked you to tell us what you think about the Metrolink and you didn't hold back
- The A555 airport link road has flooded with three feet of water AGAIN - just months after the last delugePictures show stretches of the major Cheshire route completely submerged just months after faulty pumps left it impassable
The York Press
- LNER says new Azumas will help it cope better with future heatwavesLNER has revealed why its new Azuma train – which is being launched in York on Thursday - should help prevent passengers enduring more journeys from hell during future heatwaves.
Wales Online
- Cardiff Bus cuts leave hundreds without service and older people 'isolated'A campaign has been launched to restore a bus service which ran past Roath Park Lake
Yorkshire Post
- Yorkshire leaders confront Boris Johnson over Northern Powerhouse commitmentBoris Johnson has been urged to go further to realise his pledge to support the Northern Powerhouse, as Yorkshire’s political leaders called for more detail from the new Prime Minister.
Other Regional Press
- Cheshire transport chiefs to step up work improving bus networkBETTER buses are on the agenda for Cheshire with transport chiefs keen to see passenger numbers rise. Members of the Cheshire and Warrington local transport body agreed on Thursday to work on developing a bus strategy for the area over the next year.
- Bromsgrove bus shelters must be improved, says Norton councillor and Lib Dem group leader Rob HunterBROMSGROVE must invest in its neglected bus shelters, says Norton councillor and Lib Dem group leader Rob Hunter. At last week’s council meeting cllr Hunter questioned the ruling Conservative Group over the lack of upkeep of bus shelters.
- Manchester Airport CEO comments on proposed links between Leeds and ManchesterPrime Minister Boris Johnson has promised a faster rail route between Leeds and Manchester, claiming the benefits would be “colossal”.
- Heathrow accused of broken promises over noiseHeathrow airport has been accused of broken promises on noise pollution, as officials claimed a third runway would not make noise worse for Londoners.
Construction Enquirer
- Industry plunged into stagnation if HS2 delayedCrystal ball gazers warn that if major projects like HS2 were delayed the industry would not see growth again for at least three years. Concerns around the government’s ability to deliver on major infrastructure projects have seen forecasts for 2020 and 2021 revised down to 1.0% and 1.4% from 1.4% and 1.7% respectively since the Spring.
The Business Desk
- Leeds-Manchester rail route investment: ‘Businesses will be the first to work with the Government to achieve this’A new Trans-Pennine rail route between Manchester and Leeds was announced by the Prime Minister over the weekend, setting out a domestic agenda to “turbo-charge regional growth and prosperity.”
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