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Scrap HS2 and give us some of the money to spend on vital transport says Cambridgeshire Mayor James Palmer
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Saturday, 24 August 2019
BBC News
- Eddie Stobart chief leaves as shares suspendedThe transport firm, known for its green and red lorries, revealed a £2m discrepancy in its accounts last month.
The Guardian
- Heat and rail closures tipped to cause bank holiday traffic jamsHot weather and the closure of major rail routes are likely to bring more cars on to the roads for the bank holiday weekend, with traffic on Saturday expected to peak around lunchtime on popular tourist routes to the coast.
- Eddie Stobart suspends trading in its shares after accounting errorHaulage company stuns investors as chief executive stands down immediately
The Independent
- Boris Johnson gives cash boost for research into flying taxis and delivery dronesInnovators offered the chance to bid for £300m of government and industry cash
Times Online
- Overseas truckers targeted in Brexit plan [subscription]Ministers are considering an advertising campaign on the Continent to warn foreign lorry drivers about a potential no-deal Brexit.
- Eddie Stobart suspends trading in shares amid accounting crisis [subscription]The City is facing another accounting crisis after trading in Eddie Stobart Logistics shares was suspended and the company announced the departure of its chief executive after an internal review.
City AM
- Eddie Stobart fires boss and suspends shares after accounting scandalEddie Stobart parted ways with its chief executive and suspended trading in its shares this morning after a multi million-pound accounting error shook the group.
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