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Thursday, 02 April 2020

Financial Times

• Uber Eats accelerates push into grocery deliveriesFood delivery platform has struck deals with major global retailers including French supermarket Carrefour

The Telegraph

• Coronavirus lockdown rebellion begins as transport use rises ahead of warm weekend [subscription]Officials concerned by trend, while Government is warned of 'rebellion' if lockdown measures last too long

Liverpool Echo

• Extra lanes open on M62 to help those on essential journeysReduced speed limits will still be in place along the nine-mile stretch of motorway

London Evening Standard

• Blunder sees Hempstead instead of Hampstead painted on north London streetsPassers-by have been amused to spot an error in road markings in Camden Town, where the word

Other Regional Press

• Holidaymaker's fury at spending £12 on phone calls to get easyJet refund Paul Riley said that he didn't receive one response from the airline regarding his trip to Belfast
• Fourth lane opens on M20An extra lane has now opened in both directions on the M20 as smart motorway upgrades continue.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Coronavirus: Addison Lee launches ˜Donate a Ride' campaign with £50,000 worth of free rides for frontline NHS workersAddison Lee has launched its ‘Donate a Ride’ campaign which will see London’s largest PHV operator partner with its corporate clients to offer free rides to and from hospital for NHS workers across the city.  Addison Lee, which has 80% of the FTSE100 as customers, has made the first donation, contributing £50,000 to the fund. The initiative is part of Addison Lee’s commitment to support the nation’s capital in the fight against coronavirus by ensuring those on the frontline can get to and from work safely, comfortably and efficiently.