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People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days.
Calls made for over £2.4 billion underinvestment in Welsh rail to be addressed
The Welsh Minister for Transport has called on the UK government to “put right” its neglect and underinvestment in Welsh railways.
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
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- Brexit: Hauliers fear 'mayhem' at Holyhead portThere are claims Holyhead port will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period.
- A6 road: New section of Randalstown to Castledawson stretch opensThe infrastructure minister opens the new road, describing it as a
Times Online
- Hybrid cars ‘up to eight times more polluting than advertised’ [subscription]Popular “green” hybrid cars are emitting up to eight times more pollution than advertised, research suggests, potentially undermining a government pledge to prolong their sale in the UK.
Birmingham Mail
- Jaguar Land Rover launches 300-strong recruitment driveThe car manufacturing giant is looking for apprentices, undergraduates and graduates to start at the firm in September 2021
Birmingham Post
- Norton producing first bikes under new ownershipNew CEO John Russell says management laying foundations for long-term success
- E-scooter firm Ginger secures £500,000 investment to expand across TeessideMore than 63,000 miles have been traveled using the scooters since July
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- More than 200 bridge bearings replaced on M62 in two-year repair jobMore than 200 bridge bearing have been replaced on the Ouse Bridge on the M62 in Yorkshire.
- Lower Thames Crossing consultation labelled ‘misleading’, ‘confusing’ and ‘not fair’ The consultation process for the Lower Thames Crossing project was “misleading”, caused “confusion” and was ultimately “not fair”, according to official evidence submitted to the Planning Inspectorate by a campaign group opposed to the scheme.
Green Miscellany
- Damon Motorcycles: Electric bikes that promise a two-wheeled TeslaWhile his ultimate dream might be to launch an electric equivalent to the Ford Model T, Elon Musk understands that it makes financial sense to fund research and development by selling low-volume, high performance cars to early adopters. Perhaps just as importantly, Musk is building a powerful brand – skilfully navigating the seeming dichotomies of being an environmentally friendly manufacturer… The post Damon Motorcycles: Electric bikes that promise a two-wheeled Tesla appeared first on ETA.
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