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Friday, 21 November 2025

BBC News

• How Gatwick prepares for the worst winter weatherMillions of people jetted off from UK airports last Christmas, with Gatwick being one of the busiest.
• Campaigners' night flights claim denied by airportA campaign group has lodged a formal complaint about the number of night flights at Leeds Bradford Airport.
• Calls to investigate bus usage in regionAndrew Burrow says people are reluctant to leave their cars in some areas and putting on new services wouldn't guarantee bus patronage.
• New Vauxhall, Renault, Citroen and Peugeot cars may not be sold in NIFrom January new cars registered in Northern Ireland will have to have an "EU-type" approval.
• Tube station mural celebrates Brixton's historyThe new mural at Brixton Tube station celebrates local life, landmarks and influential figures.
• Government expected to back DLR extension plansBBC London understands Rachel Reeves is to use next week's budget to give the project the go-ahead.
• 'Golden age' London Underground posters go on showPosters displayed on the Tube in the Art Deco era are on display at the London Transport Museum.

The Guardian

• Reeves to back DLR extension in major boost for deprived London districtTreasury source says chancellor will announce £1.7bn plan for rail link to Thamesmead in south-east of capital

The Telegraph

• Labour MP takes swipe at Sadiq Khan over Tube graffiti [subscription]Rupa Huq posts photos on social media of graffiti covering windows on Central line
• Bad mobile signal holding back EV roll-out [subscription]Poll by Virgin Media O2 reveals fear of losing connectivity as the number one concern among drivers

Times Online

• Eurotunnel operator halts UK plans over 'tripled business rates' [subscription]Eurotunnel abandons plan to reopen a freight terminal in east London after the Valuation Office Agency proposes a 200 per cent increase in rateable values
• Rachel Reeves to defy Uber with 'taxi tax' on private hire cabs [subscription]Uber, Bolt and Veezu warn chancellor that fares would 'rise dramatically' if she imposed a flat 20 per cent VAT on all journeys

Birmingham Mail

• Pay-per-mile car tax update after Labour government u-turnHeidi Alexander ruled out any potential 'national rollout' of new road pricing car tax measures.
• Metro warning as 'people put themselves and others at risk' as they hurry onboard Passenger awareness is being stepped up with a new campaign focused on tram door etiquette ahead of the new Eastside extension
• Drivers on M1, M6, M25 motorways face big change from this weekThe telecoms provider and tech giant has optimised connectivity on over 40 motorways and A roads in boost to Britain’s EV future, it says.
• New charge from Labour could see 'one in five drivers surrender their car'Road users are ready to surrender vehicles in the face of the reports the Labour Party government could hike fuel duty.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Skipton and Ripon MP raises concerns over A59 Kex Gill bypass delaysSkipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith raised concerns in Parliament on November 20 about delays and cost overruns affecting the A59 Kex Gill bypass project.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• New Transport for Wales timetable will see services double on one routeThe new timetable will come in next month

Manchester Evening News

• Government issues free bus pass update as major change confirmed for 2026The Government has issued an update on free bus passes as a major change is set to come into force from next year. The Department for Transport has confirmed that from April 2026, individuals in England will have to wait an additional year to receive their free bus pass.
• Andy Burnham challenged over ‘already gridlocked roads’ as mayor backs 30 major new developments'We need commitment to big infrastructure, otherwise this place will seize up.'

The York Press

• More than 100 wheelchair users refused on board First York buses in nine monthsMore than 100 wheelchair users were refused entry onto buses run by First York over a nine-month period, new data has revealed.

Cambridge News

• 'Improved' bicycle parking open at Cambridge city car park with pay-to-use gated facilityIt is hoped that the access-controlled gated cycle parking area, with 36 spaces, will offer extra security for some cycle owners who pay for an annual subscription to use it
• More than £1 million spent on new city bridge before main construction beginsThe new bridge had an initial estimated cost of £6.3 million - but it is now estimated that it will cost £8.3 million. The bridge was also due to be built by November 2024.

Route One (Bus and Coach)

• FlixBus announces partnership with London Travel InLondon Travel In has been announced as the latest operator to partner with FlixBus in offering long-distance scheduled coach services on the brand's network.

The Business Desk

• Councillors asked to approve £57m of borrowing to support airport reopeningCity of Doncaster Council is being asked to support borrowing to help progress the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport. (DSA)

Other News Sources

• Costain to conduct biodiversity studies at Manchester AirportCostain has been appointed to conduct two biodiversity studies at Manchester and East Midlands airports.
• Call for Transport for London transparency over secret ticket office closure referencesLondon's transport authority is refusing to provide details of how it could potentially close nearly every ticket office along the new Elizabeth line cross-capital rail system.