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British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz has urged ministers to launch an immediate testing trial in place of a 14-day quarantine. He also wants to see air passenger duty waived for 12 months.
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- Motorways to trial 60mph limits to cut pollutionThe speed limit will be reduced in Witton, Rotherham, Eccles and Oldbury.
The Herald
- RAF jets scramble to intercept two Russian aircraft off Scottish coastTwo UK fighter jets based in RAF Lossiemouth have intercepted two Russian aircraft off the Scottish Coast, defence chiefs have said.
Times Online
- From Fisker to Nikola, the electric challengers speeding up behind Tesla [Subscription]Inspired by Elon Musk, a fleet of new car start-ups are spreading hope — and hype
Daily Express
- RAF fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian planes in UK airspace BRITISH fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft off the Scottish Coast.
Mail Online
- Singapore Airlines is planning trips that start and end at the SAME airport to boost businessSingapore Airlines Group is reportedly planning to start flights to nowhere by the end of October, which would both take off and land at Singapore's Changi Airport in a three-hour round trip.
- British Airways boss warns airline 'can only survive' if airport testing is introducedBritish Airways chief executive Alex Cruz has urged ministers to launch an immediate testing trial in place of a 14-day quarantine. He also wants to see air passenger duty waived for 12 months.
- The deserted DVLA car park in Swansea - and the small firms nearby that have been ruinedMuch of butcher Bryan Thomas's trade came from workers at the nearby Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, but the reluctance of civil servants to return to their desks means fewer customers.
Sky News
- Motorway speed limit to be slashed to 60mph in these four areasThe speed limit will be reduced to 60mph on four stretches of motorway in an effort to reduce air pollution.
Belfast Telegraph
- Normal air service resumes at Chinese epicentre of Covid-19 outbreakDomestic air travel in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the global coronavirus outbreak, has returned to pre-pandemic levels, authorities say.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Tourists cars parked illegally at Snowdonia beauty spot AGAIN - as cops warn they will be towed awayThe vehicles were parked on the pavement on a narrow stretch of the A5
- Airbus A380 used for world's most incredible sightseeing tourThe 'Flying Honu has been put to special use while routes are on hold
Liverpool Echo
- New gadget emerging as criminals' getaway vehicle of choiceElectric scooters and bikes are quiet, fast, and draw far less attention than scrambler bikes
London Evening Standard
- RAF fighter jets intercept two Russian aircraft off coast of ScotlandUK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft off the Scottish Coast, defence chiefs have said.
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Road to nowhere - the North East transport schemes that have failed to arriveWe look at the major transport schemes which could have transformed the region into a North East powerhouse
- Drivers face new road closures as work to Sunderland dual carriageway progressesThere will changes in the Deptford, Hylton and St Mary’s area as part of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Route
Northern Echo
- PAVEMENT PARKING: More shocking examples from across the North-East WE'VE all seen examples of horrendous parking - but what get's on everyone's nerves is when motorists decided to block pavements.
The York Press
- Bus firm's colourful face coverings raise over £2,400 for NHS charities - with more to come BUS operator Transdev’s specially designed face covering featuring all the colours of its services across the North have raised more than £2,400 for NHS charities – with more to come as sales continue.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Electric response to new fleet of trainsRail passengers in the West Midlands have been given a sneak peek of the new electric train fleet which is set to revolutionise travel on Birmingham's Cross-City Line.
Bucks Free Press
- Coronavirus rules for using Uber, taxis and car sharing THE LATEST Coronavirus rules state that as of Monday, September 14, social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal and may result in fines. But can you still share a car with people outside your household?
Other Regional Press
- M1 speed limit plan to improve air qualityA trial 60 mph limit would go hand in hand with air quality monitoring to assess any benefits from reduced speed
- When cars were moved to make way for train excursions on Weymouth harbour railway It's not long until Weymouth says goodbye to its harbour rail lines forever.
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