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Cobham takeover: Boris Johnson defends 4bn sale to US equity firm
Critics say there are still national security questions over the sale of Cobham to a US equity firm.
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Hopes that Scotlands state-owned ferry operator could take over the running of the countrys beleaguered train franchise have been dashed by the government.
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BBC News
- Cobham takeover: Boris Johnson defends 4bn sale to US equity firmCritics say there are still national security questions over the sale of Cobham to a US equity firm.
- Tornado hits Chertsey as England remains on weather alertHomes and cars are damaged as more than 90 flood warnings are in place in the run-up to Christmas.
- Drink driving: More than 550 have road ban reducedThe punishment for driving under the influence of alcohol is usually a minimum 12-month ban.
The Herald
- ADO Coupe: the new sports car bringing motor manufacturing back to ScotlandADO Coupe: the new sports car bringing motor manufacturing back to Scotland
The Independent
- Boeing Starliner spacecraft 'healthy' and set to return to earth after stalling in orbit, says Nasa'Tomorrow is a really big day and we have to be on our A game'
Times Online
- Climate campaign: Germanys trains hit the buffers over gripe with Greta Thunberg [Subscription]When Greta Thunberg found herself without a seat taking the train back to Sweden from the UN climate talks in Madrid last weekend, she responded in characteristic fashion. The 16-year-old climate campaigner tweeted a photograph to her 3.7m Twitter followers showing her sitting in the corridor, surrounded by luggage.
- CalMac shunted into sidings for Scottish rail franchise amid red flags over public control [Subscription]Hopes that Scotlands state-owned ferry operator could take over the running of the countrys beleaguered train franchise have been dashed by the government.
- Derek Mackay cursed ferry executives at CMAL over costs and delays [Subscription]A row between a Scottish tycoon and the SNP boiled over last night with claims that finance secretary Derek Mackay had a foul-mouthed outburst about the executives of a government-owned ferry operator.
- UK approves US takeover of defence firm Cobham [Subscription]Boris Johnson has defended the controversial 4bn takeover of UK defence and aerospace company Cobham by a US private equity firm.
- Macrons pension reforms on the line as rail strikes bring Paris to a halt [Subscription]With stations deserted in the French capital and frustrated travellers blaming him for the dispute, Emmanuel Macron is calling for a truce
- Drug drivers caught in roadside tests overtake drinkers [Subscription]More motorists are failing roadside tests for driving under the influence of drugs than alcohol in some areas of England, new figures reveal.
- Floods threaten great getaway for millions as tornado whips through Chertsey [Subscription]Floods, landslides, train strikes and a small tornado in Surrey caused chaos on the busiest weekend of the winter with the Met Office warning of hailstorms, thunder and lightning today.
City AM
- Space Force: Donald Trump unveils new US military serviceDonald Trump has officially signed off funding for a US Space Force. It is the first new military service to [...] The post Space Force: Donald Trump unveils new US military service appeared first on CityAM.
- UK approves 4bn sale of defence firm CobhamThe government has agreed to allow US private equity firm Advent International to takeover the UKs defence and aerospace company. [...] The post UK approves 4bn sale of defence firm Cobham appeared first on CityAM.
Daily Express
- NASA stunned: 'Physics broken' claim revealed after impossible engine WORKEDNASA was left stunned after an “impossible” rocket engine defied the laws of gravity during testing, suggesting thrust could be achieved without fuel in a spacecraft.
Mail Online
- American Airlines joins United in offering non-binary gender neutral option for customersThe five largest US carriers - American, United, Delta, Southwest, and Alaska - pledged to make change following campaign from LGBTQ groups earlier this year .
Sky News
- Fire crews called as tornado damages homes and carsFire crews have been called out to reports of a tornado ripping through homes and cars - and tearing down fences and trees.
Bristol Live
- UK weather: Met Office warning remains in place as flooding 'likely'The rain is expected to clear this morning but multiple flood warnings and alerts remain in place
Daily Post (North Wales)
- North Wales rail passengers 'sacrificed to save Cardiff commuters 16 minutes'New services came in last week, and they've not gone down too well
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Traffic mayhem as drivers wait an hour to get out of Newcastle car parkQueues were visible as high as the 12th floor of the NCP multi-storey car park on John Dobson Street in Newcastle city centre
The York Press
- Taxi firm York Cars offers free rides to health workers at ChristmasA YORK taxi firm will offer free rides to hospital and hospice staff travelling to work in the city over the Christmas period.
Cambridge News
- Your rights if you're splashed by a car driving through a puddleWith the recent heavy rain and flooding, there's a big chance you could get splashed
- One of the new A14 signs is spelled wrong and people aren't impressedThe incorrect spelling has really confused some drivers
Reading Evening Post
- The M4, M3, and Bracknell bypass scheme set to completely transform BerkshireYou can have your say on how roads, trains and cycle lanes should change
Other Regional Press
- Landslide causes rail disruptionPoor weather conditions have caused problems on a railway line.
Other News Sources
- This unpaid band of bikers will be saving lives this ChristmasAN unpaid band of bikers is on course to save the NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria the best part of 1million before 2019 is over.
- Tornado rips through Surrey leaving 'scene of devastation' as family homes left damaged before Christmas Tiles were blown from roofs leaving homes and cars badly damaged
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