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Saturday, 14 March 2026

BBC News

• London Tube strikes: What you need to know Tube drivers who are RMT members are set to strike in March, April and May over working hours.
• Mayor to consider new charges for SUVs in LondonThe plan is part the mayor's strategy to stop death and serious injury on London's roads by 2041.
• Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusationsThey briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.

The Guardian

• US airports ask for donations for unpaid TSA staff amid partial government shutdownTSA employees have been working in US airports without pay since the partial shutdown began in FebruaryA rising number of US airports are asking for donations to support employees affected by the partial government shutdown with airport security officials missing their first full paychecks Friday.Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees have been working in airports around the US without pay since a shutdown began in February after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a funding agreement. Democrats have since refused to support a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Secur...
• Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in LondonMayor says he will encourage Met to scale down his official vehicle alongside plans for new charges for big carsThe London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has said he would be encouraging the Met to abandon his armoured car in favour of a smaller vehicle as he signalled a clampdown on driving SUVs in London.Khan and Transport for London are considering options including additional charges on outsize vehicles to tackle the increasing numbers of SUVs on London’s roads, primarily to address road safety but also to address concerns about parking and congestion. Continue reading...

The Herald

• M8 near Livingston to close for "vital" roadworks this monthMotorists are being warned to plan ahead with part of one of Scotland's busiest motorways to close for ?vital? roadworks.

The Independent

• Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensiveAirline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran
• Can we rely on our airline to get us back safely to the UK?Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling home from Cambodia, cancelled flights from Sri Lanka, choosing between refunds and rebookings, and the ETA rules for dual citizens

Times Online

• Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face tough choices as Iran war pushes up prices [subscription]Ministers are preparing options to support households with rising petrol and energy bills, but all depends on the big question: how long will the crisis go on?

City AM

• Petrol retailers pull out of Reeves meeting over ‘abuse’ of staff Petrol retailers have pulled out of a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, claiming the government’s warnings against “price gouging” have led to forecourt staff being abused. The head of the Petrol Retailer’s Association (PRA) called off the meeting at late notice on Friday, after Reeves’ office allegedly refused to hold the tete-a-tete behind closed doors

Daily Record

• Grand Central hotel in Glasgow confirms no date set for reopening after blazeAn employee told the Record they have 'no idea' when they will be reopening.

Mail Online

• Airport chaos worsens ahead of Spring Break rush as TSA workers miss second paycheck amid government shutdown with MONSTER line seen at Austin terminalThose traveling out of Austin on early Friday morning had to wait in hours-long lines that stretched far outside the building as TSA workers go without another paycheck.
• Sadiq Khan ramps up his war on motorists - and sets his sights on SUV drivers: Mayor wants to fine 'Chelsea tractors', roll out MORE 20mph zones and use AI to catch driversThe Mayor of London is considering a raft of steps including the new levy on so-called 'Chelsea tractors', more 20mph zones and using AI to catch rule-breakers on the road.
• Rachel Reeves set to rake in £1billion extra a year in VAT from drivers thanks to soaring price of petrolThe study found the Chancellor will net around £20million extra a month in VAT on petrol sales if average pump prices remain around their current level.

Sky News

• Ministers warn petrol retailers over prices in meetingChancellor Rachel Reeves has warned petrol retailers of a "shared obligation" to keep prices down for motorists amid soaring prices and war in the Middle East.

Birmingham Post

• West Yorkshire leaders agreed £230m package that aims to boost local economyBusiness and transport schemes are prominent in the range of schemes agreed for Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Ryanair passengers slam major airport security delays after flight leaves without themPassengers watched in disbelief from the terminal as their Marrakech-bound flight took off following lengthy airport security delays
• Newcastle's Worswick Street bus station in 1981 - but it's all change in 2026Where passengers caught the bus for decades is now a location under transformation

Yorkshire Post

• Time to ditch diesel-powered trains and help the Humber look to the futureThe Humber is enjoying a renaissance and stands on the cusp of unlocking its vast economic potential.

Cambridge News

• Multi-storey car park plan divides opinion as some say it is 'great news' for driversPlans for a 618-space multi-storey car park at Cambridge North station have divided opinion, with some saying it's desperately needed while others warn it will worsen traffic

Other Regional Press

• 'How do York bus users benefit from station revamp?'THE council tells us we are experiencing fantastic benefits from the station redevelopment.

Railnews

• No reopening date for Glasgow Central high level yet There is no reopening date for the main line platforms at Glasgow Central yet, after a building next door was gutted by fire on Sunday. The remains of the building are unsafe and Glasgow City Council is arranging demolition.

Other News Sources

• Train services disrupted by engineering works this weekendPassenger journeys will face significant disruption this weekend due to engineering works on the rail network.
• ‘Ticketing will play vital role in future success’Transport authorities and operators are under pressure to boost ridership, cut congestion and support climate goals. Ticketing technology can help Last year’s Transport Ticketing Global As transport professionals from all over the world prepare to gather for the Transport Ticketing Global show at Olympia London on March 17-18, the power of transport ticketing to transform the passenger experience is in the spotlight. This edition of Passenger Transport features a special section on Transport Ticketing, profiling the latest innovations at Merseyrail, INIT and Ubirider. INIT sta...