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Flybe: Airline and rail rivals attack government rescue
British Airways' owner IAG files a complaint to the EU arguing Flybe's rescue breaks state aid rules.
Caledonian Sleeper boss to quit much-criticised service
The boss of the Caledonian Sleeper train has resigned a day after the Scottish transport secretary said faults with the embattled rail service would take another two months to fix.
Hyundai and Kia inject 100m in London electric vehicle scaleup
Car making giants Hyundai and Kia will today reveal a 100m (£85.6m) in London-headquartered electric vehicle firm Arrival. The move [...] The post Hyundai and Kia inject 100m in London electric vehicle scaleup appeared first on CityAM.
Heathrow installs drone-catching technology after runway shutdown
Heathrow airport has brought in a system designed to block drones entering its airspace.
Thursday, 16 January 2020
BBC News
- Cardiff congestion: 2 charge plan to cut city trafficCardiff could join London and Durham and charge city centre drivers to meet clean air targets.
- HS2 could threaten irreplaceable natural habitats, report warnsWildlife group says rare species could be wiped out by rail link and calls for a
- Flybe: Airline and rail rivals attack government rescueBritish Airways' owner IAG files a complaint to the EU arguing Flybe's rescue breaks state aid rules.
Financial Times
- Hyundai and Kia give UK car sector 100m electric joltFunding for 3bn start-up Arrival among biggest since Brexit vote
- Flybe rescue signals Johnson's resolve on the regionsReaction to potential collapse of domestic airline points to intervention in Heseltine mould
- Misguided Flybe rescue sets a damaging precedentPropping up a struggling airline is not the way to safeguard routes
- BA owner IAG files EU complaint over Flybe rescueRival airline voices state aid concerns as backlash grows against use of public funds
The Guardian
- Cardiff proposes 2 congestion charge for non-residentsLeaders unveil 10-year plan to improve public transport and tackle climate crisis
- Caledonian Sleeper boss to quit much-criticised serviceThe boss of the Caledonian Sleeper train has resigned a day after the Scottish transport secretary said faults with the embattled rail service would take another two months to fix.
- HS2 supporters fear Boris Johnson plans to scrap part of rail projectLondon to Birmingham leg thought to be in danger with speculation money might go to other northern transport
- UK electric van maker Arrival secures 85m from Kia and HyundaiInvestment from Korean giants means startup is valued at 3bn, giving it unicorn status. The UK-based electric van maker Arrival has secured an 85m investment from South Korean car firms Hyundai and Kia a cash injection which values the business at 3bn, defying the struggles of the British automotive industry.
The Scotsman
- EasyJet resumes flight to Sharm el-Sheikh, for first time in nearly five yearsEasyJet is resuming flights to Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for the first time in nearly five years, following the lifting of travel restrictions to the area.
- Owners of BA to make competition complaint over tax deal to save FlybeThe owners of British Airways have reported the UK government to European Union competition authorities after ministers stepped in to prevent the collapse of regional airline Flybe.
Times Online
- Backlash over Flybe rescue deal from EasyJet, Ryanair and rail firms [subscription]The government is facing mounting criticism over its rescue of Flybe after the owner of British Airways complained to the EU about the bail-out and rail bosses warned that it was a backward step in the fight against climate change.
- Hard to know if 5bn city deals will work, says watchdog [Subscription]]Deals to deliver infrastructure in Scottish cities lack provision to measure their long-term success, the public sector watchdog has said.
- Outsiders face 2 fee to drive into Cardiff [subscription]Cardiff intends to impose a 2 daily congestion charge on all vehicles from outside the city under plans to tackle traffic and pollution.
- Ministers must come clean on Flybe [subscription]Thats the thing with rescue deals: endless gory details, terms nitpicked to death by lawyers and more financial figures than anyone could ever need.
City AM
- Picardilly Circus: TfL renames Tube station to celebrate Star Trek launchWhen Star Trek fans talk about exploring strange new worlds, they probably dont have Piccadilly Circus Tube station in mind.
- Hyundai and Kia inject 100m in London electric vehicle scaleupCar making giants Hyundai and Kia will today reveal a 100m (£85.6m) in London-headquartered electric vehicle firm Arrival. The move [...] The post Hyundai and Kia inject 100m in London electric vehicle scaleup appeared first on CityAM.
- Flybe bailout reveals Johnson's prioritiesDuring the election campaign, Labour claimed that a Tory victory would unleash “Thatcherism on steroids”. Now, just weeks into the [...] The post Flybe bailout reveals Johnson's priorities appeared first on CityAM.
Mail Online
- British Airways owner IAG files EU complaint over Government 106million Flybe rescue planIAG has asked the European Union's Directorate-General for Competition to look into whether UK support for Flybe constitutes a breach of rules. Pictured: Willie Walsh, head of BA.
Birmingham Mail
- New traffic-busting bus lanes for routes 50, 82, 87 to beat city jamsFunding for new express bus lanes announced for city centre route 50 from Druids Heath via Moseley and Kings Heath, 82 from Bearwood and 87 from Dudley
Birmingham Post
- Manchester Airport could face greater regulation after rise in passenger numbersPassenger numbers at Manchester Airport reached 28m in 2018
- Construction work finally underway on 135m Space Park LeicesterGlobal satellite centre could eventually lead to 2,500 jobs and pump 750 million a year into the economy
Bolton News
- Northern seeking community schemes and projectsNORTHERN is calling on local communities in the north to identify good causes that need investment.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Leeds-Bradford Airport reveals fresh plans for new terminal LEEDS-BRADFORD Airport (LBA) has revealed fresh plans for a new multi-million-pound, sustainable terminal.
London Evening Standard
- What is air passenger duty and why is it criticised?The Government has announced that it will review air passenger duty (APD) on domestic routes among other measures in an effort to help struggling airline Flybe.
- Heathrow installs drone-catching technology after runway shutdownHeathrow airport has brought in a system designed to block drones entering its airspace.
- British Airways owner files complaint over Government's decision to rescue Flybe from collapseThe owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus has filed a complaint over the Government's decision to rescue Flybe from collapse.
The York Press
- Price of York car parks set to rise by 10p an hour - and £1 in evenings THE price of parking in York’s car parks could rise by 10p an hour - and £1 in the evening.
Wales Online
- All the details of Cardiff's 2-a-day congestion charge for cars entering the cityThe city council is proposing to use the charge to fund 2bn of transport improvements within the city
- Storm Brendan flooding affects trains between Cardiff and London PaddingtonDisruption is expected until the end of Thursday
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Sandwell bus lane fines bring in 400kNearly 400,000 worth of bus lane fines have been issued since two cameras went live last summer.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Transport Secretary calls urgent meeting to discuss commuter chaos on busy Leeds routeThe Transport Secretary hauled rail bosses in for an urgent meeting to discuss the poor performance on TransPennine Express (TPE) routes.
Blackpool Gazette
- Grand Central is training staff for new services from Blackpool to London in MayPlans for new direct rail services between Blackpool and London look set to be on track this year after the company behind it revealed it was set to start training drivers.
Bucks Free Press
- 'Give us more money to fix potholes': County pleads with government for fairer roads fundingBuckinghamshire is supporting calls to the government for a fairer slice of funding to fix our crumbling roads - as national research shows London has the money to invest three times the amount compared to counties.
- HS2 will destroy 'huge swathes' of natural habitat, damning new report claimsThe Wildlife Trusts has claimed the HS2 high-speed rail project will destroy and divide
Hull Daily Mail
- Praise for heroic Hull Trains staff who worked around the clock to change company's fortunesStaff gave up holidays and put in 90-hour weeks
Leeds Live
- Leeds train station the busiest in the north - but another Leeds station has just 265 passengers a dayLeeds train station is busier than Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle
Other Regional Press
- 'Cars are having to swerve and brake on Huddersfield's most crumbling, potholed road'Councillors are expressing concerns over state of roads in Kirklees
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Government announces measures on regional connectivityIn a sign of the Prime Ministers commitment to levelling up all regions of the UK, a review of regional connectivity will ensure all nations and regions of the UK have the domestic transport connections local communities rely on including regional airports. As part this work and ahead of the March Budget, the Treasury will also be reviewing Air Passenger Duty to ensure regional connectivity is strengthened while meeting the UKs climate change commitments to meet net zero by 2050. These measures featured in discussions today with Europes largest regional airline, ...
New Civil Engineer
- Mayor urged to invest TfL cash to avoid projects being axedThe London Assembly has demanded more funds for the capitals infrastructure, including ambitious green energy plans.
- Aviation regulator to rule on Heathrow expansion costsThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will rule on Heathrow Airport Ltds (HAL) expansion costs in April, it has been revealed.
Other News Sources
- Concern over TfLs ability to deliver major projects in wake of Crossrail cost overrunsLondon Assembly members have expressed concern about Transport for Londons ability to deliver on the mayors transport ambitions given budget pressures.
- Traffic lights break... and we're home quicker than ever! A rush-hour fault on a key set of traffic lights in Hereford has failed to bring roads chaos.
- Surrey's quietest and busiest train stations revealed in latest passenger dataThe least busy station in the county was responsible for fewer than 40 entries and exits a day in 2018/19
- BA parent company complains to EU about Flybe rescue dealThe boss of British Airways' parent company IAG has filed a complaint with the EU saying the Flybe package breaches state aid rules.
- Projects of this scale are having a global impact’ Chris Packham on HS2Joining me now are environmental campaigner, Chris Packham, and Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Henry Murison.
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