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Saturday, 12 August 2023

BBC News

• Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMsThe PM took almost one flight a week, data shows, as he is accused of abandoning climate leadership.
• Increase fuel duty to repair potholes - councilsUK spending cuts on pothole repair are among the most severe out of 13 major nations, local councils say.
• Fresh Manchester bus strikes set for bank holiday in pay rowThe Greater Manchester drivers will also strike in September as the new school terms gets under way.
• Car insurance hits £500 a year for average UK driverInflation and rising vehicle repair costs to blame as average premiums soar, according to the industry.
• Robotaxi expansion gets green light in San FranciscoCompanies hailed the moment as a milestone for the driverless car industry, despite safety concerns.

The Guardian

• RMT announces Saturday rail strikes in August and SeptemberRail workers’ union says 20,000 members from 14 firms will strike on 26 August and 2 SeptemberMembers of the biggest rail workers’ union are to stage fresh strikes in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union (RMT) said 20,000 of its members from 14 train operators would walk out on 26 August and 2 September, both Saturdays.Avanti West Coast.Chiltern Railways.Cross Country Trains.c2c.East Midlands Railway.Greater Anglia.Great Western Railway.GTR (including Gatwick Express).LNER.Northern Trains.South Eastern.South Western Railway.TransP...

The Herald

• Leven: Planning permission for new train station grantedLeven in Fife is set to get its own train station after planning permission was granted for construction.
• Train strikes: New action means Glasgow and Edinburgh face disruptionTrains from Glasgow and Edinburgh to London face further disruption after the RMT announced a new round of strike action.

Times Online

• Heathrow’s passengers defy fares and fires to head to the sun [subscription]Overseas travellers and holidaymakers have not been put off by soaring airfares or wildfires in tourist areas, traffic data from Britain’s busiest airport has indicated.
• Rail rivals squabble while Gare du Nord falls to bits [subscription]Passengers arriving in France on Eurostar trains could be forgiven for wondering just what sort of place they have reached. The line that links Calais to Paris is part of a 2,800 kilometre highspeed network that spreads out across France in a shining example of the nation’s engineering skills.
• Wait 100 years for potholes to be fixed as cash for roads is cut [subscription]Cost of repairs in England and Wales is estimated at £14 billion

City AM

• More strikes: 20,000 train workers to walk out later this month bringing UK to a halt Members of the biggest rail workers union are to stage fresh strikes in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said 20,000 of its members in 14 train operators would walk out on August 26 and September 2. The union said it had been left with “little [...]

Daily Record

• Loss of vital Falkirk bus service which will leave community 'isolated' sparks protestTamfourhill residents attended a demonstration to show just how vital their cancelled bus service is.

Mail Online

• The cheapest routes from England to France by car revealed by Which? - pitting ferries against Channel Tunnel train servicesThe ferry crossing between France and the UK is popular because it's quick and relatively cheap. But is it always cheaper than Eurotunnel - now known as LeShuttle?

This is Money

• Heathrow boosted as Britons escape wet Summer weatherOver 7.6 million people used Britain's biggest airport in July, not much below pre-pandemic levels but still a 21.4 per cent rise on the previous year and approximately 620,000 higher than in June.
• Convictions for driving with defective car parts hits decade highAnalysis of Ministry of Justice data reveals that 12,349 drivers racked up offences for getting behind the wheel with illegal tyres and worn brakes in 2022.

Bristol Live

• Long queues voted as biggest airport 'ick' in new surveyThere are many things that can go wrong when boarding a flight, from losing your luggage to having your liquids taken off you

Northern Echo

• Teesside Airport sees highest passenger numbers since 2011Teesside Airport is continuing its bounce back as it celebrates its busiest month since 2011

The York Press

• RMT announces new rail strike dates in August and SeptemberRMT has announced two further strike dates this August and September with around 20,000 members expected to walk out across 14 train operators.

Cambridge News

• Stagecoach East announces timetable shake-upNew evening journeys from St Ives bus station will be added

North Wales Live

• How early do you need to get to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?Passengers are advised to arrive with plenty of time to spare

Other Regional Press

• Oxfordshire: Buses to replace trains as works take placeBuses will replace trains on the line between Twyford and Henley for four days next week.
• Ryanair criticised over passport rule as couple turned awayA COUPLE were left ’devastated’ after they turned away from their first international holiday together as they were about to board the plane.
• RMT announces new rail strike dates in August and SeptemberRMT has announced two further strike dates this August and September with around 20,000 members expected to walk out across 14 train operators.
• Road safety fears after another incident sees water pouring down road in CoventryWater has spilled out across Clifford Bridge Road close to University Hospital Coventry

Other News Sources

• New plan for Herefordshire buses revealed after routes axedTHE GREEN party has announced a new plan for buses in Herefordshire.
• Can you be fined for parking on the pavement in England?When it comes to knowing the law about parking your car on a pavement in England, this is what you need to know including if it's illegal
• Poor eyesight sees many fail driving test before getting in the carAn analysis of DVSA data has shown that more than 2,000 people have failed their driving test due to a health condition before exiting the test centre

EIN News Subscription

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• Brits face more summer holiday strikes as Heathrow baggage staff warn of walkouts … for travellers across Europe. 2 Baggage handlers could leave passengers without their … could bring all terminals and airline baggage handling "to a … Heathrow Airport employed by Vanderlande do a safety and security critical role that passengers …
• France Is Raising Taxes on Flights to Pay for Trains: Should Other European Countries Do the Same? … at the clean transport campaign group Transport and Environment (T … France, the largest EU airline association Airlines for Europe told Euronews … air. Its proposal is expected in autumn, although 10 European … The group also wants  EU institutions to get involved …