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Tuesday, 28 July 2026

BBC News

• Canal users worried by drought threatCanals across the region have seen closures and falling water levels because of the hot weather.

Financial Times

• Germany?s Friedrich Merz sacks transport minister in turbulent cabinet shake-upFriedrich Merz has sacked his transport minister in a week-long cabinet reshuffle that drew criticism from within the German chancellor's own party

The Guardian

• PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drillingExperts who helped Burnham draw up Manchester carbon neutral pledge say backtracking would send wrong message amid wildfires and heatwavesLeading climate scientists who created Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral by 2038 commitment are urging Andy Burnham to unequivocally reject new drilling in the North Sea.In a letter to the prime minister they said he, as mayor of Greater Manchester, had unveiled one of the UK’s most ambitious local climate programmes that tackled housing, green growth and public transport. Continue reading...
• Train drivers in Great Britain consider strike action over lack of toiletsUnions say basic needs still not being met a year after regulator told operators to improve facilities. Train drivers are considering strike action over a lack of toilets, with unions saying basic needs are still not addressed a year after the rail regulator told operators to provide more facilities and breaks.Aslef said it was “putting the industry on notice”. The train drivers’ union added that companies had failed to deliver adequate toilets and reduce maximum driving times without a toilet break.

City AM

• Robotaxi rules row drives Waymo-Uber rift ahead of London launch A row over how robotaxis should be regulated has become one of the main reasons relations between Waymo and Uber have deteriorated, sources familiar with the matter told City AM, as the companies prepare to launch rival autonomous taxi services in London. At the heart of the ride-hailers’ dispute is whether new rules should favour [...]
• Expanding London airports will help growth take off Extra runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton are not just lucrative transport infrastructure projects that will create construction jobs and supply chain benefits in the short-term. They are key to getting overseas visitors into the UK to spend money, says Alex Challoner The summer holidays are upon us. Chances are, at some time in the [...]

Daily Express

• New 'Project Sunrise' megaflight almost breaks world record before maiden voyageThe incredible test flight, which is en route on its return to Europe, had made history before it had even left the ground

i News

• 16-18-year-olds could get cheaper bus fares to help them into workPupils aged 14 will also be offered technical courses that will help them find jobs in their local area

Local Government

• Work begins to install speed cameras along one of "most dangerous roads in Hampshire"Portsmouth North MP Amanda Martin has welcomed the confirmation of installation date for the Portsdown Hill cameras despite repeated delays,

Birmingham Mail

• Campaign to save historic Digbeth Warehouse from demolitionThe Warehouse in Allison Street faces demolition as part of plans to create new rail infrastructure to increase train capacity in and out of Birmingham under the Midlands Rail Hub proposals

Bristol Live

• Major changes to bus routes through Bristol as dozens of bus stops moved It's in preparation for thousands of new homes, shops, and leisure spaces being built in the coming years

Hull Daily Mail

• It is a fitting tribute to a woman who has achieved so much - Hull champion of transport Louise Cheeseman is honoured with a blue plaque'On behalf of the council and the city, we'd like to congratulate Louise on being recognised for the incredible work she has done'

Other Regional Press

• First Bus revenue protection officers could be axedNorwich's biggest bus company could scrap its controversial ticket inspectors as it confirms their jobs are at risk.
• Simon Lightwood MP appointed Minister for Equalities by new PM Andy BurnhamFollowing his entry to 10 Downing Street last week, Mr Burnham selected Simon as the new joint Minister for Equalities alongside MP for Southampton Test, Satvir Kaur. He was also re-appointed as the Minister for Transport.
• Crewe & Nantwich MP appointed key Department of Transport roleMP for Crewe & Nantwich Connor Naismith has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Department for Transport, it was announced today.

Highways Magazine

• Greenwood leaves DfT in Cabinet shuffleTransport minister Lilian Greenwood has left the Department for Transport in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.

Trafnidiaeth Cymru [Transport for Wales]

• Transport for Wales launches 'TfW Protect' to help tackle cable and metal theft across the railway networkTransport for Wales (TfW) has launched TfW Protect, a dedicated anonymous reporting service designed to help tackle cable and metal theft across the rail network.

Other News Sources

• Plans for a joined-up transport network take huge step forward with Mayor announcing immediate improvements as St Helens bus services come back under public controlMore evening and weekend services, extended routes and a brand-new express link to Liverpool John Lennon Airport will operate from Day One when the St Helens bus network comes back under public control in September.
• Bulwell and Sherwood retain prestigious safer parking accreditationsNottingham City Council have successfully retained the prestigious Safer Parking accreditations for a number of car parks following a recent assessment by the Police Crime Prevention Team.