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Boris Johnson is told by the Welsh Government that the 1.6bn motorway is a devolved matter.
Coronavirus: Public spending on crisis soars to 190bn
Costs of protective gear and economic support add to the UK's rising bill for fighting the pandemic.
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First Group has warned that it may not be able to meet its debts over the next few months and that material uncertainties hang over the company after it fell to a third straight annual loss.
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BBC News
- Road closed after sinkhole discovered in PenrhiwceiberWorkers discovered the hole while they were resurfacing a pavement.
- Boris Johnson told he has 'no say' on the M4 relief roadBoris Johnson is told by the Welsh Government that the 1.6bn motorway is a devolved matter.
- The tech behind Virgin Orbit's mission to spaceMarc Cieslak looks at how Virgin Orbit plans to launch its rockets from a plane.
- PMQs: Starmer and Johnson on free parking for NHS staffBoris Johnson says parking for NHS workers is
- Coronavirus: Where can I fly to from Scotland's airports?After a near shutdown during lockdown the country's airports are operating dozens of overseas routes again.
- Coronavirus: Public spending on crisis soars to 190bnCosts of protective gear and economic support add to the UK's rising bill for fighting the pandemic.
- Ryanair cabin crew agree to temporary pay cut to keep jobsCrew will accept a temporary pay cut over four years as airlines struggle with coronavirus effects.
- Coronavirus: United Airlines to furlough up to 36,000 staffThe airline has warned almost half of its frontline US workforce that their jobs are at risk.
- Aviation and gyms 'ignored' by governmentFirms hit back after more UK economy coronavirus support measures announced.
Financial Times
- United Airlines to send lay-off warnings to 36,000 staffFurloughs to be triggered after jobs guarantee as part of industry rescue package ends on October 1
The Guardian
- Scotland to keep 14-day quarantine for travellers from SpainSturgeon warns Scots not to bypass restriction by flying to or from airport in EnglandCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFourteen-day quarantine restrictions for travellers from Spain will remain in force in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has announced, prompting calls for an urgent review from airline and tourist industry chiefs.The first minister confirmed that Scotland would provide air corridors with 57 countries on the “reduced risk” lists agreed by the UK government. But while Scotland had approved all the countries rated green on the UK government’s traffic light sys...
The Herald
- Scottish transport giant reveals it may not survive pandemicTRANSPORT giant FirstGroup has seen shares tumble after flagging doubts over its future amid the coronavirus pandemic as passenger numbers plunged and it slumped to a near-300 million loss.
The Independent
- United Airlines sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employeesCompany officials hope that offering early retirement to some staff will help limit the damage
The Telegraph
Times Online
- Coronavirus in Scotland: quarantine still applies for Spain trips [Subscription]Anger as country stays on Sturgeons quarantine list
- Red warning lights flash after First Group reverse [Subscription]First Group has warned that it may not be able to meet its debts over the next few months and that material uncertainties hang over the company after it fell to a third straight annual loss.
- Sunak faces one rebuilding project after another [Subscription]Among the measures that Rishi Sunak outlined in his summer economic statement was 5.8 billion to rebuild schools, hospitals and roads, a programme to create jobs by fixing public infrastructure. Yet there is another rebuilding project that the chancellor also will need to address soon fixing the public finances.
- Coronavirus crisis: Extra 50bn spent on public services since March [Subscription]Rishi Sunak has spent an additional 48.5 billion on public services since telling the NHS in March that he would give it whatever extra resources it needed to cope with coronavirus, it emerged yesterday.
Daily Express
- Elon Musk plan for internet in space suffers ANOTHER SpaceX rocket launch blowELON Musk's rocket firm SpaceX has cancelled its 10th Starlink mission due to bad weather, in yet another setback for the firm's ambitious plan for global satellite internet.
Mail Online
- Ghost trams circle a city with practically no-one in itThe city of Melbourne has been plunged back into silence just hours after its residents were placed back into COVID-19 lockdown.
The Mirror
- 'UK needs more help as rescue package falls short,' says Voice of the MirrorWhile the support for the young, unemployed and hospitality and tourism sectors were welcome there was almost nothing for the retail, car and aviation industries in the mini-budget
Belfast Telegraph
- Time to stop advising people to avoid public transport – FirstGroup bossTransport giant FirstGroup has urged the Government to stop encouraging people to avoid trains and buses.
Birmingham Post
- Toyota car lined up as potential patrol car for UK police forcesThe Burnaston-made Corolla is currently on trial with a number of forces
- Boris Johnson says he will deliver an M4 Relief Road in South WalesHowever, as a devolved matter for the Welsh Government it is not clear how he can
- FirstGroup warning as it slips to 300m lossCompany operates South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and Hull Trains
- Strike warning for Nissan as row grows over pension scheme changesClosure of defined benefit pension scheme affects around 1,800 workers, but company says the scheme is "unsustainable"
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Leeds Bradford Airport: Call for 'pause' on terminal decisionCOUNCILLORS are being advised to hold off making a decision on Leeds Bradford Airport's replacement terminal plan.
- Commuter trains could run on Keighley heritage lineCOMMUTER trains could run on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway under new proposals from the heritage line’s bosses.
- Green re-fuelling station plan for Bradford's heavy vehicle fleet progressesTHE stage has been set for creation of a new
London Evening Standard
- Uber teams up with Thames Clippers to launch Uber Boat in LondonThis is the first time Uber has launched an Uber Boat commuter service
- Transport bosses urge Government to stop telling people to avoid trains and buses
- Rolls-Royce warns of 3 billion hit to cashflow as covid hits aviation industryManufacturing giant says 2000 of the 9000 staff to be cut will be gone by August
Manchester Evening News
- Plans revealed to reopen two railway stations for first time in 50 yearsLeigh is the largest town in the north west to not have access to an active railway station.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Railway prepares to reopenStaff are being recalled and preparation work is underway at Severn Valley Railway ahead of its reopening next month.
Bucks Free Press
- Pop-up cycleways, temporary road closures and extra cycle parking could be coming to Bucks townsPop-up cycleways, temporary road closures and extra cycle parking in town centres are just some of the options Buckinghamshire Council is looking at as lockdown eases.
North Wales Live
- Jet2 restarts holidays with new rules passengers must followNew rules you need to know before arriving at the airport and while on board a plane
Peterborough Telegraph
- Peterborough MP says problems with city road signs is clear for all to seePeterborough MP Paul Bristow has called for action to be taken to clear trees and bushes from signs to help drivers find their way in the city.
- City bus company under fire again for electing not to insist passengers wear face masks under Covid lawPeterboroughs biggest bus company has been accused of still failing to enforce the new law dictating passengers wear face masks when travelling on public transport.
Other Regional Press
- New bus service launched that will serve the city centreA NEW bus service has been launched tbis week connecting Southampton City centre with Chilworth.
- Campaigners want to see more Southampton cycle lanesCAMPAIGNERS have backed temporary cycle and bus lanes in Southampton and are now calling on civic chiefs to go a step further.
- How dare the council keep forcing all these green schemes on us?THERE are few subjects more divisive in our city than any kind of attempt to stop cars using certain roads.
- Cowley low-traffic neighbourhood seeks to crack down on cars in OxfordA 'FLAGSHIP' scheme to drastically reduce traffic in East Oxford is set to get under way within weeks.
- Temporary cycle lane slammed for causing chaos on Sheffield roadA local Councillor went to try it out and is adamant that it does not work
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Getting back behind the wheel? Here’s some useful adviceSome cars have been rarely used during lockdown, so its essential to make sure theyre fit for purpose. Drivers may also feel out of practice if they havent been in a car for a while. So if youre getting back on the road for a day trip, Highways England has issued helpful advice to help you stay safe. Richard Leonard, Highways England Head of Road Safety, Safety, Engineering & Standards, said:
- Government releases new research reports for travel and ageing populationThe Department for Transport (DfT) has released three new social research and evaluation reports for travel and the ageing population. The reports helpshape policy and operational delivery across the department. The three reports released on Tuesday 7th July are: Impact of health and disability on travel behaviour of older people Perceptions and experiences of driver assistance features amongst older drivers Changing working patterns of older people and implications for transport Government social researchers provide fit-for-purpose, timely evidence and technical expert...
- Boris Johnson: TfL driverless trains 'should be funding condition'Allowing driverless trains should be a condition of any future funding of Transport for London (TfL), Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. In May, TfL secured 1.6bn in emergency funding to keep Tube and bus services running until September. There are currently no driverless trains on the London Underground. Train drivers' union Aslef dismissed Mr Johnston's call saying: As always, Boris Johnson is talking nonsense about driverless trains.
Rail Technology Magazine
- 14m depot facility opened in Doncaster After work began back in 2015 to transform the site at Marshgate, on Tuesday (July 7) Network Rail opened their new £14m depot in Doncaster. The site aims to bring highly skilled teams across the area together and to boost the economy in the town which is renowned for its railway...
- Network Rail backing revolutionary rail ideas Network Rail is supporting 11 of the 25 winning entrants of the Government’s £9.4m First of a Kind (FOAK) 2020 competition to deliver a better, more dependable and efficient railway for passengers and freight users. Funded by the Department for Transport and managed by Innovate UK...
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- 10 things you probably never knew about Heathrow Airport From secret places to work behind the scenes, this is what it takes to run Britains busiest airport
- Airbus ponders hydrogen’s flying futureEuropean aerospace giant Airbus sees hydrogen power as “one of the most promising technologies available” to decarbonise air travel and is looking to utilise it as part of plans to roll out a zero-emission aircraft by 2035.
- British Gas orders 1,000 all-electric vans British Gas has ordered 1,000 new all-electric vans from Vauxhall, in a move that will assist the gas company's parent firm Centrica on its commitment to have an entirely electric fleet by 2030.
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