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Sunday, 01 May 2022

Financial Times

• Heathrow boss at odds with industry as fight over fees heats up [Subscription]Airlines accuse John Holland-Kaye of talking down recovery to strengthen argument over raising charges

The Guardian

• Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railwaysTransport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day jobHe’s the unflappable frontman and loyal defender of the errant ‘big dog’ in Downing Street. Through the lens of Conservative politics, the transport secretary Grant Shapps is on a winning streak.But as crisis looms in a key part of his day job ‘running the railways’ a series of bizarre interventions have raised eyebrows and hackles. Just what, the industry is wondering, is going on with Shapps and the Department for Transport? Continue reading...

The Herald

• 'Scandalous waste' of £110m over Scots ferries contract award to TurkeyMINISTERS have been accused of a "scandalous" waste of over £110m by failing to use catamarans instead of two new alternative lifeline vessels which are now being built in Turkey.

Mail Online

• Holidays under threat over call centre 'shambles' at Passport Office and British AirwaysTravellers are being left frustrated in their attempts to contact the airline and the Government agency, sometimes waiting for hours on hold or having their calls repeatedly cut off.

The Mirror

• London Underground ridiculed for 'striking mistake' on labels for new Elizabeth lineAn eagle eyed Tube commuter tweeted a photo of what looks like an error in TfL's labelling of the new Elizabeth line
• Brits living in Spain face road chaos as they're banned from driving after Brexit failFrom today, tens of thousands of Brits will be unable to use their UK driving licence on roads in Spain as the two governments failed to come to an agreement by April 30

This is Money

• With British Airways in crisis, IAG faces uphill battle to restore imageThe flag carrier's owner, International Consolidated Airlines Group, will on Friday report results for the first three months of the year.

Bolton News

• Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their carAir conditioning (or lack of) could see drivers punished under Highway Code rule 237.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Disappointment over reduction in bus services serving BradfordDISAPPOINTMENT has been expressed following a recent reduction in Bradford bus services due to driver shortages.

Manchester Evening News

• Classic pictures from 30 years ago show how Manchester welcomed the Metrolink Metrolink was launched 30 years ago this month

The York Press

• Most popular used car brands, according to GoogleThe most desirable used car brands have been revealed – see if your motor makes it into the top ten.

Burnley Express

• New 'pup-friendly' provisions rolled out across more than 130 Northern stationsTO make travelling with dogs easier, Northern Rail is rolling out pup-friendly provisions for its customers across Lancashire and the wider North West.

Other Regional Press

• When will my road get done? Wiltshire resurfacing schedule revealedWiltshire Council’s highways department has revealed its schedule for repairing the potholed roads in Devizes and the villages around the town ‘and it’s bad news for some who will be waiting until 2027 for resurfacing to be done.
• Bus drivers spat at as crime surges on West Midlands transport after 'a deterioration in behaviour'Police chief hits out at yobs, football fans and protesters after the rise in offences across the West Midlands
• Jet2 announces new winter services to Greek capital Athens from Birmingham AirportJet2 will operate flights and city breaks to Athens in November 2022 and February and March 2023

C.N.N.

• Why car shopping is so bizarre in the United StatesThe way we buy cars in America is just weird.

Other News Sources

• Gatwick Airport: New travel rules for Spain, Greece and Italy ahead of May Bank HolidaySpain, Greece and Italy are all hits with Brits for their beautiful beaches and stunning weather
• Noise cameras set to be introduced to 'catch rowdy drivers'There are concerns about the impact on residents from motorists revving engines and using illegal exhausts

EIN News Subscription

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