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Monday, 22 November 2021

BBC News

• Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge plans scrappedPlans to build a bridge or tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland have been ruled out due to forecasted costs and engineering challenges.
• New homes in England to have electric car chargers by lawCharging points will also be required in new supermarkets and workplaces in England under government plans.

The Telegraph

• Half a million drivers wait over two months for driving licences due to DVLA backlog [subscription]Average time to process applications rose in recent months despite agency’s promises to tackle delays, The Telegraph can reveal

Times Online

• Congestion charging: pay-to-drive plan shifts up a gear [subscription]Road pricing has moved a step closer as government infrastructure chiefs say charging drivers could help deal with congestion and hit net-zero targets.
• SNP wants share of £20bn budget for scrapped Stranraer to Larne undersea tunnel plan [subscription]The estimated £20 billion cost of a fixed transport link between Scotland and Northern Ireland that has now been shelved should be split between the two countries, the SNP has said.

Sky News

• New homes will be legally required to have car charging pointsElectric vehicle charging points will be legally required in new build homes from next year, the prime minister is to announce.

Other Regional Press

• Yorkshire readers clear on whether smart motorways should be bannedSmart motorways have been dubbed dangerous after a number of accidents

Other News Sources

• One in every 20 miles of Blackburn with Darwen's roads in 'poor condition'AROUND one in every 20 miles of main road in Blackburn with Darwen needs repairing, figures suggest.