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The government is looking at ways to relax the 14-day quarantine rule for people entering the UK over coming months, BBC Newsnight has learnt. From Monday, most people arriving by plane, ferry or train - including UK nationals - must self-isolate.
Northern leaders unite to urge sustained investment in rail
The North’s political and business leaders say a phased 20-year pipeline of rail investment would support the North’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and unlock future potential.
Tuesday, 02 June 2020
BBC News
- Coronavirus: Ministers 'looking at ways to relax travel quarantine rule'The government is looking at ways to relax the 14-day quarantine rule for people entering the UK over coming months, BBC Newsnight has learnt. From Monday, most people arriving by plane, ferry or train - including UK nationals - must self-isolate.
- Coronavirus: Triumph Motorcycles to cut 400 jobsThe company says 240 of those redundancies would be from its UK headquarters and operations.
Financial Times
- The new era of quarantine: a muddled set of travel rulesMany governments have decided to isolate arrivals because of coronavirus despite little agreement about how to go about it
The Guardian
- Critics round on No 10 over 'ridiculous' rules for 14-day quarantineExclusive: Opponents claim exemptions to rules could mean great economic pain for little public health benefitCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTens of thousands of new arrivals to the UK will be able to go food shopping, change accommodation and use public transport from airports during a 14-day quarantine imposed to prevent a second wave of coronavirus, under draft plans to be laid before parliament.The Guardian understands that about a fifth of people are expected to receive a spot-check to ensure that they are staying at the address or addresses they have provided...
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Air bridges to let British tourists skip quarantine [subscription]“Air bridges” between Britain and low-risk countries are likely to be introduced by the end of this month amid mounting opposition to quarantine measures.
Mail Online
- Air bridges WILL be brought in within weeks to save the airline industryFrom next Monday, arrivals to the country will have to isolate for a fortnight, though air bridges could be introduced by the end of June.
Sky News
- '110mph in a 30': Speeders put lives at risk on lockdown's empty roadsReckless drivers have been taking advantage of quiet roads during lockdown to drive at "truly shocking" speeds, according to police data obtained by the RAC.
- Quarantine-free air bridges 'could be in place by end of June'Air bridges between Britain and some countries with low infection rates could be in place by the end of the month enabling people to travel without having to spend two weeks self-isolating on their return.
Liverpool Echo
- Ryanair to resume flights from Liverpool Airport with new rulesTourists will be able to travel to the likes of Spain, Greece and Portugal, says Ryanair CEO
Manchester Evening News
- 'Humiliated' disabled passenger takes Manchester Airport to the High CourtTearful Quamer Khaliq, 44, was stuck there until he threatened to call 999
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Tyne and Wear Metro no longer for 'essential' journeys only as lockdown measures are easedThe rail network is changing its travel advice to say that passengers can now use the Metro “when they need to” for commuting, shopping, and visiting family
- Tyne and Wear Metro no longer for 'essential' journeys onlyThe rail network is changing its travel advice to say that passengers can now use the Metro “when they need to” for commuting, shopping, and visiting family
This Is Local London Network
- Brent Council leader slams Government over TfL bailout dealThe leader of Brent Council said the Government is “punishing” Londoners with price increases as part of its Transport for London (TfL) bailout package.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Nearly 200 jobs at risk as airline sector sent into spin by coronavirus crisisNearly 200 jobs at Stansted airport are on the line as baggage handlers for low-cost airline Ryanair look to slash staff numbers.
- Frustration as A14 bridge damaged last summer may not be repaired until 2021Repairs to damage caused by a lorry crashing off a bridge on the A14 may not be complete until next year – leading to complaints the road is being neglected as a key route.
Other Regional Press
- Reading Green Party say council's coronavirus transport plans are 'unambitious'READING'S Green Party has launched a petition calling for a boost to what they deem "unambitious" cycling targets set by the council.
- South Devon MPs bid for study into restoring network rail servicesTwo Devon MPs are asking the Government to fund a study into reconnecting a stretch of railway to the main network half a century after it closed.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- World's largest all-electric plane takes flightAviation history was made this week when the world's largest all-electric plane took its maiden flight. The all-electric eCaravan is a retrofitted Cessna and can carry nine people. It made its first flight on Thursday in Washington State. Source: BBC
Rail Technology Magazine
- Cumbrian Coast line back on trackTrains have begun running on the Cumbrian Coast line again after three successive storms forced the railway to close earlier this year.
- Rail organisations join to call for supplier capacity to be examined in North and Midlands Rail Plans Representatives from rail suppliers across the UK have united to respond to the National Infrastructure Commission’s inquiry on developing an integrated rail plan for the Midlands and North of England. In their combined response, Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL), Rail Forum Midlands...
- Ł65m to help keep Wales' railway running The Welsh Government announced yesterday (May 31st) it intends to spend up to £65m over the next 6 months to guarantee train services continue to operate on the Wales and Borders network for key workers and others that rely on the train to travel. An ‘Emergency Measures...
Railnews
- Transport leaders in north call for 20-year investment planMEMBERS of Transport for the North are urging the National Infrastructure Commission to include a 20-year sustained programme of rail improvements for the English north and midlands in the forthcoming Integrated Rail Plan, rather than ‘piecemeal’ upgrades.
- Trains return to blocked section on Cumbrian CoastTRAINS have returned to the full length of the Cumbrian Coast line after a three-month repair programme to replace a bridge which was damaged by heavy weather
Railway Gazette
- Ł2·7bn plan for transport links to Toton HS2 hubUK: A Ł2·7bn vision to provide fast and frequent rail, tram, bus and road connections to the future HS2 East Midlands Hub station at Toton has been published by a partnership of councils, transport bodies and East Midlands Airport.
The Business Desk
- Northern leaders unite to urge sustained investment in railThe North’s political and business leaders say a phased 20-year pipeline of rail investment would support the North’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and unlock future potential.
Transportxtra
- Transport plans for SE Wales re-assessedThe Welsh Government and councils in southeast Wales are to review travel demand and transport investment needs in the light of the “new normal” following the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
- EEH prioritises corridors for transport studies programmeEngland’s Economic Heartland is sifting a shortlist of transport corridors to determine which should be the subject of studies to inform investment planning.
- Reprieve for Pacers could help solve train shortage – WYCAWest Yorkshire Combined Authority has suggested halting the programme of Pacer train withdrawals to help solve a train shortage in the north of England.
Other News Sources
- North's plea to tackle rail bottlenecks now as government plans long-term visionNorthern leaders have urged the Government to quickly tackle the congestion hotspots that are blighting the region's rail network as part of its new plan to bring together major long-term transport schemes.
- Rossendale rail link to Manchester suffers blow after missing government shortlistRossendale remains the only borough in Lancashire without a commuter railway line
- Madeira Drive car ban could continue after lockdown success A ROAD closure could become permanent after the temporary scheme was met with immense enthusiasm.
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