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The largest shareholder in First Group has launched a furious attack on the board of the train and bus operator after calling for an extraordinary general meeting in an attempt to remove half of the directors. The attempted coup if successful would see the comeback of Steve Norris, a Conservative transport minister during the time of privatisation more than 20 years ago, who was once a Tory candidate for mayor of London.
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Leeds could get its long-discussed supertram if the Government scrapped its controversial HS2 high speed project, an influential pressure group says today.
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
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- Scottish Government refuses to back nationwide 20mph speed limits in built-up areasCycling campaigners have criticised the Scottish Government’s lack of support for a bill that would change the default speed limit in built-up areas to 20mph, with the transport secretary claiming drivers may not pay attention to such a law if it was passed.
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- Learner drivers flummoxed by tougher theory test [Subscription]The proportion of learner drivers passing the car theory test has dropped to its lowest in more than a decade after the exam was made harder.
- Super-strong graphene to tackle pothole plague [Subscription]Super-tough graphene-based roads will be introduced under radical plans to reduce the number of potholes.
- Instant fines for idling drivers ‘would send message about pollution’ [Subscription]Drivers who repeatedly leave their car engine running while parked could be given instant fines under proposals being considered by the government to give councils stronger powers to tackle pollution from idling vehicles.
City AM
- Honda confirms 2021 Swindon factory closure 'with a heavy heart', cutting 3,500 jobsJapanese car manufacturer Honda has confirmed plans to close its Swindon factory in 2021, meaning 3,500 employees now face redundancy.
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