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Wednesday, 07 January 2026

BBC News

• Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AIThe chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.

Financial Times

• KLM warns of de-icer shortage after Schiphol snowstorms Stranded passengers may have to wait days for alternative flights after hundreds of cancellations
• UK steps up roadside drug tests in push to cut traffic deathsSafety strategy proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and a lower drink-driving limit in England

The Guardian

• Nvidia CEO reveals new ‘reasoning’ AI tech for self-driving carsJensen Huang also announces at CES new, more powerful Vera Rubin chips that will arrive later this yearThe billionaire boss of the chipmaker Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has unveiled new AI technology that he says will help self-driving cars think like humans to navigate more complex situations.The world’s most valuable company is to roll out the new technology, Alpamayo, which is designed to help self-driving cars handle tricky situations such as sudden roadworks or unusual driver behaviour on the road, rather than just reacting to previous patterns. Continue reading...
• UK faces further disruption as Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong windsFresh warnings across parts of England and Wales will follow days of delays and closures from Oxford to OrkneyThe UK is braced for further disruption as heavy snow and strong winds are forecast to hit swathes of England and Wales on Thursday, with the arrival of Storm Goretti.Many parts of the country are already reeling from days of travel chaos and school closures, although Tuesday night was not expected to be as chilly as Monday, when temperatures fell to -12.5C in Norfolk, making it this winter’s coldest night so far. Continue reading...
• Government signals tougher motoring rules to reduce casualties on Britain’s roadsEye-tests for older drivers, compulsory braking technology in new cars and a crackdown on drink-driving among new proposals‘Bigger than me’: road safety campaigner whose son died in collision welcomes new UK rulesTougher rules on drink-driving, eye tests for older motorists and automatic emergency braking in new cars will be mandated by the government in an attempt to significantly reduce casualties on Britain’s roads.The first road safety strategy in more than a decade aims to save thousands of lives with a range of measures, from training and technology to stiffer penalties...

The Independent

• The drink-drive limit in the UK is the highest in Europe. That could change
• UK weather live: Ice warnings issued across country as Britain braces for Storm Goretti to bring heavy snowCommuters urged to check for further travel disruption with freezing temperatures expected
• Drivers warned as drink-drive limit set to be slashed in England and WalesThe drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is currently the highest in Europe
• Mass cancellations at Amsterdam airport as snow and ice wreaks travel chaosIn the UK, the Great Western Railway, the Elizabeth line and routes in far north Scotland are experiencing severe disruption

Times Online

• Soaring cost of new rolling stock derails UK train firms [subscriptiion]Earnings of train suppliers are in stark contrast to the financial performance of GWR and LNER as the network heads towards renationalisation
• Rival bidder for third runway attacks Heathrow over planning costs [subscription]Surinder Arora, the hotel tycoon, accuses the airport of 'taking people for a ride' with its expenses, calling it 'classic Heathrow gold-plating'
• Stricter drink-drive limit for new drivers means no pints or wine [subscription]Alcohol rules for novice drivers are part of the government's road safety strategy and will make UK one of the strictest countries in Europe for drink driving

City AM

• Robotaxis are coming - how will London respond? The planned launch of autonomous ride services, starting with Uber in 2026, marks a major shift for London's streets, repositioning mobility as a software-governed infrastructure that will redistribute control over pricing, liability and data, says Paul Armstrong A structural shift is forming on London’s streets, and too many businesses are still treating it as a [...]
• Exclusive: London Luton Airport expansion under threat due to Labour’s taxes A £2.5bn proposal to expand one of London’s top airports risks being shelved over tax costs, City AM can reveal, as the aviation sector feels the pain of Rachel Reeves’ business rates raid. The owner of Luton Airport, Labour-run Luton Council, had put together plans to build a new terminal and increase capacity from 18m [...]

Daily Express

• Farage slams po-faced Starmer's new drink drive limit as 'a death knell for country pubs'In the heart of Britain's countryside, a quiet crisis brews as rural pubs face an uncertain future. The latest policy changes could spell the end.

Daily Record

• ScotRail pays out £3m in compensation to passengers over delayed trainsThe pay-outs were made after services were either cancelled or severely delayed.

Mail Online

• Boeing faces $10m lawsuit from Alaska Airlines pilot who landed 737 MAX after door plug blew out at 14k ftThe Alaska Airlines pilot who successfully landed a Boeing 737 MAX plane after a door plug flew off mid-air two years ago is now suing the airplane manufacturer.
• New crackdown on ghost plates after Mail probe: MOT will now check your reg plate with penalty points for those who fail, plus new powers for DVLA on gangs in driving blitzMotorists who use number plates invisible to road cameras face penalty points and having their vehicles seized under new plans to improve road safety launched today.
• What Labour's road safety strategy means for YOU - from mandatory over 70s eye tests to stricter drink drive limitsThe Government has announced the first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade. It will tackle everything from drink-drive limits to mandatory eye tests.

The Mirror

• Alaska Airlines pilot blasts Boeing for 'trying to make him scapegoat' after blunderBrandon Fisher was praised for carrying out the emergency landing of the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff at Portland International Airport
• New penalty points to be slapped on drivers under major roads planUnder the package, drivers will get penalty points on their licence for not wearing a seatbelt or failing to make sure children are and the drink-driving limit could be lowered

Sky News

• Learner drivers face longer waits for tests under new rulesBereaved families and the AA say the government's long-awaited strategy to cut roads deaths does not go far enough, with "missed opportunities" to save young drivers.

Birmingham Mail

• New road safety plan aimed at cutting children's deaths by 70 per cent over next decade revealedThe Government wants the ambitious plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65 per cent by 2035, with an even more stretching target of 70 per cent for children under 16

Birmingham Post

• Jaguar Land Rover sales plunge after cyber attack disruption – but carmaker says it is now making 'strong progress'Production struggled to recover from September attack, US tariffs and Jaguar model wind-down

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Two bridges could be built as part of £11m 'access package' for new railway stationCouncillors will be asked to approve compulsory purchase powers to secure land needed for new access routes to a planned rail station.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Scores of drivers fined as 'ridiculous' parking hampers Yr Wyddfa trafficThe mass outbreak of illegal parking came as some cars slid down the road in treacherous conditions

Northern Echo

• North East rail passengers urged to snap up bargain ticketsNorth East rail passengers are being encouraged to snap up bargain train tickets as part of the Great British Rail Sale.

The York Press

• Rail operator offering week-long sale of discounted train tickets from YorkRail operator LNER has launched a week-long sale offering discounted tickets from York.

Get Surrey

• Heathrow and Gatwick Airport drop-off charge price increase kicks in for new yearBoth airports have increased the 'kiss and fly' charge in the new year
• Train disruption and rail replacement buses as three weekends of engineering work on busy line through SurreyBuses will replace trains on the Brighton Main Line and on some services for Gatwick Airport

North Wales Live

• Aer Lingus announces new route to Mexico from Liverpool John Lennon AirportThe route will run via Dublin until April 29 2026

Other Regional Press

• New 'cycles only' crossing plans unveiled for main Coventry roadIt could be installed as soon as next month
• Huge upgrade planned for 'dangerous' Solihull cycle routeResidents can have their say on plans for almost £500,000 of improvements to Blossomfield Road cycleway until February 2
• Countdown to completion on A34 junction workWork on a new £36m new junction on the A34 for Abingdon is on schedule to be completed by 2026

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Hauliers can receive up to £120,000 in government Electric Truck Grant boostHauliers and fleet operators are today (6 January 2026) able to access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks. The announcement comes as the government confirms an additional £18 million of funding, increasing its Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026. According to the Department for Transport (DfT), part of wider £318 million plan for green freight that aims to back British businesses by slashing upfront costs on new lorries and helping businesses to access the lower running costs...
• Scotland to raise HGV speed limits on trunk roadsTransport Scotland has confirmed plans to increase speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 tonnes on the country's trunk roads, bringing them in line with those in England and Wales. Under the proposals, HGVs would be permitted to travel up to 50 mph on single carriageways (up from 40 mph) and 60 mph on dual carriageways (up from 50 mph). The current 60 mph limit on motorways will remain unchanged. The proposal comes out of the National Speed Management Review and aims to improve safety by narrowing the speed gap between HGVs and other traffic, which could re...
• Government invites views on crop-based Sustainable Aviation FuelThe government has opened a call for evidence on the potential use of crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to better understand how crops could contribute to greener aviation. At present, only fuels made from wastes, residues or recycled carbon are eligible under the UK SAF Mandate, which requires jet fuel suppliers to gradually increase SAF content from 2% in 2025 to 22% by 2040. Crop-based fuels are not yet included.  The consultation does not propose immediate policy changes. Instead, it seeks insights on feedstock availability, costs, en...
• DfT expands access to Connectivity Tool to support planning and sustainable developmentThe Department for Transport (DfT) has broadened access to its Connectivity Tool, a platform that scores locations across England and Wales on how well connected they are to essential services such as jobs, schools, healthcare, shops, and leisure. By combining transport and land-use data, the tool measures access via walking, cycling, public transport, and driving, helping planners and policymakers make evidence-based decisions. Connectivity Tool Lite Connectivity Tool Lite and the full Connectivity Tool. Connectivity Tool Lite is publicly available, allowing anyone to v...

Rail Magazine

• Taking over 26 stations and more services part of TfL's Moorgate line plansTransport for London wants to take control of 26 stations as part of its plan to operate services into Moorgate, while outlining its plans for the route.

Other News Sources

• Government gives county council £52m to improve bus servicesThe funding includes £27.2 million in capital investment from the Department for Transport.