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Chris Packham loses bid for legal challenge over HS2
Chris Packham's attempt to challenge the government's approval of HS2 fails in the Court of Appeal.
ONS says UK rail has effectively been renationalised during pandemic
Change in classification, to be backdated to 1 April, prompts dispute between unions and operatorsTrain companies have been effectively renationalised on a temporary basis, the UK statistics body said on Friday, prompting a dispute between trade unions and private operators over rail ownership.The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown forced the government to take emergency steps to prop up train companies by assuming the financial risk of rail franchises, after passenger numbers dwindled almost to nothing. Continue reading...
Coronavirus in Scotland: Edinburgh airport cuts third of its staff [Subscription]
Edinburgh airport is to cut about one third of its workforce as a result of air travel disruption.
Saturday, 01 August 2020
BBC News
- Coronavirus: Heritage railways in 'precarious' situationOne heritage railway has lost
- Edinburgh Airport to cut third of its workforceThe airport, which employs 750 people, said the jobs would be lost due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Chris Packham loses bid for legal challenge over HS2Chris Packham's attempt to challenge the government's approval of HS2 fails in the Court of Appeal.
- British Airways owner IAG says crisis worst in its historyIAG group boss says recovery from
- BA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirsThe retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans.
- Jet2 to refund customers returning early from SpainThe airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates.
- British Airways pilots vote to accept jobs dealThe agreement means the airline will cut pay by 20% temporarily and make about 270 redundancies.
Financial Times
- BA parent IAG launches €2.75bn rights issue as losses swellChief executive says airline group is ‘facing an unprecedented crisis’
- ONS recognises full nationalisation of the UK railwaysMove by statistical agency came after train operators received coronavirus bailout
- EU approves Alstom-Bombardier deal to create train-making giantAcquisition of Bombardier’s rail unit is one of the largest transactions to be cleared by Brussels this year
- Airlines face test after adding back transatlantic flightsCovid spikes in Europe and the US come after expansion of flight capacity
The Guardian
- ONS says UK rail has effectively been renationalised during pandemicChange in classification, to be backdated to 1 April, prompts dispute between unions and operatorsTrain companies have been effectively renationalised on a temporary basis, the UK statistics body said on Friday, prompting a dispute between trade unions and private operators over rail ownership.The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown forced the government to take emergency steps to prop up train companies by assuming the financial risk of rail franchises, after passenger numbers dwindled almost to nothing. Continue reading...
- Chris Packham loses appeal against HS2 rail projectEnvironmentalists say the impact of the project will lead to irreversible damageThe broadcaster Chris Packham has lost his case against HS2 in the court of appeal.Environmentalists say the high-speed rail project is leading to irreversible destruction of ancient habitats and woodlands. Continue reading...
Times Online
- Coronavirus in Ireland: Ryanair launches legal action against unlawful travel restrictions [Subscription]Ryanair has launched a High Court action aimed at setting aside what it claims are international travel restrictions announced by the government earlier this month.
- Coronavirus in Scotland: Edinburgh airport cuts third of its staff [Subscription]Edinburgh airport is to cut about one third of its workforce as a result of air travel disruption.
- Easyjets flight threat after I got my money back [Subscription]An Easyjet customer was told that his future bookings with the airline were at risk because he used chargeback to get a refund for a cancelled flight.
- Jaguar to cut after 400m loss [Subscription]Jaguar Land Rover is planning further cuts after taking a 1.1 billion hit from factory shutdowns and posting a 413 million loss as coronavirus significantly impacted trading.
- Willie Walsh cant be blamed for BA turbulence [Subscription]What a way to bow out. Willie Walsh retires on September 24 after 15 years at the controls of first British Airways and then its parent IAG. And look at his parting gift to shareholders: a half-year loss of 4.2 billion pre-tax and confirmation that hes asking around for 2.75 billion of refuelling.
- BA owner seeks 2.75bn to survive worst crisis in history [Subscription]The boss of the company that owns British Airways has warned that the airline is facing an unprecedented crisis as it revealed plans to raise 2.75 billion to bolster its finances and reported a record loss.
City AM
- British Airways owner IAG seeks €2.75bn raise after €3.8bn lossBritish Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) today confirmed it will seek to raise a huge €2.75bn (£2.49bn) to act The post British Airways owner IAG seeks €2.75bn raise after €3.8bn loss appeared first on CityAM.
Daily Record
- Edinburgh Airport axe 250 jobs after industry 'devastated by Covid-19 pandemic'Gordon Dewar, chief executive of the airport, paid tribute to the hardworking staff members but said the move was necessary to help with the travel hub's "prolonged recovery" from the pandemic.
Mail Online
- British Airways pilot overcome by 'sweaty socks' fumes and had to make emergency landing at HeathrowThe pilot landed from Zurich on September 23 last year after a foul stench came into the cockpit. The smell made him feel unwell and the co-pilot vomited out the the window.
This is Money
- UK's first Dutch-style roundabout opens today in CambridgeThe roundabout features a red cycle lane around it and motorists need to give way if it's in use. Narrowed roads with pedestrian crossings on the entry and exit will slow traffic.
Sky News
- Couple lose fight against HS2 as 17th century home to be demolishedA couple's 17th century home is set to be demolished after they lost a seven-year battle with the government's flagship rail project HS2.
Birmingham Post
- Hull Trains to restart direct services to LondonServices from East Yorkshire were suspended in March due to coronavirus pandemic
- Blue Islands becomes latest airline to restart flights from BristolChannel Islands company follows easyJet, TUI, Ryanair and KLM by restarting operations at the South West's largest airport
- Jaguar Land Rover sees sales fall by 42%Losses for the period were 413m against revenues of 2.9 billion
- Liverpool Airport receives 34m loan to fight Covid impactThe airport was described as a 'vital strategic infrastructure asset'
- Alstom takeover of Bombardier approved by EU regulatorsEuropean Commission’s decision opens way to create world’s second largest train-maker
Bolton News
- Plans to reopen ELR delayed by new coronavirus restrictionsPLANS to reopen the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) have been stopped in their tracks due to the new coronavirus restrictions.
- Jet2 urges holidaymakers in Spain to return early – or make their own way home Jet2 has contacted some customers in Spain asking them to return to the UK earlier than planned - or risk having to make their own way home.
Bristol Live
- Road in Bristol could close for a year to allow social distancingThe closure is due to commence on Monday, August 3
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Upgrade works to start for temporary cycle route on North Tyneside's coastThe council says these measures are needed to keep people safe during the coronavirus crisis
Cambridge News
- Photos show the grand opening of UK's first Dutch-style roundabout in CambridgeThe roundabout was unveiled this morning after several months of work
- Jet2 adds more flights to Greece and Turkey after Spain quarantineThe popular airline has suspended travel and holidays to the Balearic and Canary Islands, and mainland Spain
East Anglian Daily Times
- Iconic railway museum ‘hit hard’ by crisis reopensThe popular East Anglian Railway Museum, which provides a living record of the regions transport history, has reopened after being hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.
North Wales Live
- All the flights Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI have cancelledUpcoming flights have been cancelled to multiple destinations
Reading Evening Post
- M4 closure this weekend for next phase of smart motorway upgradeThe motorway will be shut in both directions between junctions 5 and 6 for the construction of the new Datchet Road bridge
Other Regional Press
- Thousands of electric Minis built in Oxford in first year of launchMore than 11,000 electric Minis have rolled off the production line in Oxford since the model launched a year ago.
- Chris Packham's bid to challenge government over HS2 thrown outCHRIS Packham has lost a Court of Appeal bid to bring a legal challenge against the government over the controversial HS2 rail scheme.
- Southampton bus services to be upped as more people return to workA SOUTHAMPTON bus operator is gearing up to help support the region's commuters as they start to return to work.
- Airbus in Stevenage to build Skynet telecoms satellite in 500m contractAirbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence worth more than 500 million to develop and manufacture a new military communications satellite.
- Dublin among new flights taking to the skies from Teesside AirportBoro boss Neil Warnock has said he's delighted the Newquay service will continue
- Taxi firm instructs lawyers to fight impending town centre car banBosses say the Cross Church Street pedestrianisation plan could heavily damage business and cost drivers' jobs
- Jaguar Land Rover round-up: The new boss is unveiled, latest results and moreA selection of the latest news on Britain's biggest car maker
The Economist
- The pandemic is giving e-bikes a boostTwo wheels good. Two wheels plus a motor better
- Air travel’s sudden collapse will reshape a trillion-dollar industryThe pandemic has knocked the airline-industrial complex harder than it has most sectors
- London’s transport agency needs a new funding modelFor political reasons, it may not get one soon
Other News Sources
- Herefordshire Council defends decision to close city roadsHEREFORDSHIRE Council has hit back at critics of the temporary road closures in Hereford, telling people to give the new measures time.
- Ewell bus gate plan scrapped over school safety concernsThere were strong objections to the development, but some councillors say the decision is disappointing
- Bluebell Railway's magical steam train rides return after almost going under due to coronavirusHere's how to book a vintage train trip and what safety measures you can expect to find on board
- Dutch airline KLM says to shed up to 5,000 jobs due to virusDutch airline KLM said Friday (31 July) it would shed up to 5,000 jobs due to a
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