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Saturday, 24 January 2026

BBC News

• Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offencesThe British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
• Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limitHeathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.

The Guardian

• Heathrow scraps 100ml limit on liquids in cabin bags after tech upgradeAirport tells outbound travellers they may bring containers that hold up to 2 litres and keep devices in bags as it rolls out latest CT scanners
• UK ministers urged to release 'withheld' safety reports on smart motorwaysCampaigners believe the reports from National Highways, which is responsible for England's motorways, have been suppressed because they cast further doubt on the safety and economic benefits of smart motorways.

The Telegraph

• 'Toxic' rail union making staff feel suicidal [subscription]General secretary Maryam Eslamdoust facing calls for her suspension for failing to address TSSA 'workplace culture'

Times Online

• Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid limit for cabin baggage [subscription]Passengers travelling from Britain's busiest airport will now be able to carry more fluids on their flights thanks to advanced new scanners

Daily Express

• UK’s busiest railway line set for £400m upgrade - new details releasedThe works will take time but will result in a better network, officials insist.

Mail Online

• Soaring costs, once green fields turned to mounds of earth and workers scrolling on their phones for hours - how HS2 became a £640million per mile national humiliationThe trains were supposed to be running by now, earning Britain the bragging rights of having the fastest railway in the world. Instead, HS2 has become a national embarrassment.

Birmingham Post

• Go North West and Stagecoach to operate Liverpool City Region publicly-controlled busesMetro mayor Steve Rotheram says 'This is the start of a public transport revolution'

Bolton News

• What next for buses after travel time restriction for pensioners scrappedTransport chiefs have been accused of lacking accountability by Bolton councillors in a debate about bringing buses into public ownership.

Nation. Cymru

• Labour MPs 'not convinced' over devolution of rail to WalesA Welsh Labour MP has argued against a major amendment to the Railways Bill which would devolve powers over the railways to Wales.

Northern Echo

• TransPennine train renamed in honour of lifeboat charitiesA TransPennine train has been renamed in honour of three lifeboat charities with an unveiling ceremony in the North East.

Wales Online

• Full list of 22 roads in RCT suggested for return to 30mph limitFour of the original 26 identified will remain at 20mph after feedback during a pre-statutory consultation

Other Regional Press

• First look at early design for Grimsby transport hubA recent scrutiny panel saw councillors treated to a fly-through video of the conceptual design for the transport hub
• Cyclist safety mirror installed at Oxford junctionOxford has just installed its first 'Trixi' mirror at the London Road/Headley Way junction in Headington.

Aviation Industry

• Munich Airport prepares for opening of T1 Pier with 'new standards in quality, efficiency, and passenger comfort'Munich Airport is preparing for the opening of its new Terminal 1 Pier on 13 April 2026, setting another milestone in the further development of its infrastructure.
• Clean Aviation Launches Regional Aircraft Projects SimultaneouslyLYON-Four projects aiming to ready technologies for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft entering service in 2035 were launched in a coordinated effort Jan. 20 as part of the Clean Aviation public-private initiative.

Other News Sources

• £43m Investment into R&D for Green Aviation ProjectsBusinesses, researchers and universities across the UK are set to be invited to bid for a share of £43 million for research and development projects that help to deliver net zero aviation by 2050.
• LCR selects Stagecoach and Go-AheadStagecoach has been selected to operate the franchised bus network based in St Helens while Go-Ahead will operates services in Wirral. Mayor Steve Rotheram: buses aren’t a ‘nice to have’ – they’re a lifeline
• Heathrow Airport update for every passenger as important rule changedHeathrow Airport has more than 84,000 people travelling through one of its terminals every year