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Friday, 03 July 2026

BBC News

• Is the East Midlands being neglected again with scrapped road schemes?"I'm not just disappointed. I'm angry." East Midlands mayor Claire Ward is not the kind of politician to go on the attack, but her response to the proposed cancellation of not one, but two major road schemes in her patch to allow money to be diverted to defence spending speaks volumes.
• New crossing spared after spending cuts announcedThe Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has been spared from a fresh round of government spending cuts after ministers confirmed the long-awaited £11bn road scheme remains on track.

Derby Telegraph

• Major Derby A38 upgrades in fresh doubt after Keir Starmer's 'unacceptable announcement'New doubts have emerged whether a huge transformation of the A38 in Derby will actually go ahead.

Cambridge News

• More roads in Cambridge could see speed limit reduced to 20mphA person is five times more lilely to be killed when hit by a vehicle at 30mph than at 20mph

Other Regional Press

• Lower Thames Crossing 'on track' amid government spending updateThe scheme is expected to cost £11 billion
• Doncaster taxi drivers fed up with drunk passengers and fare dodgers want CCTV in their cabsThey said in-car cameras would prove beneficial for safety purposes for both drivers and passengers

Safer Highways

• National Highways Opens £60m Insurance Tender for Lower Thames Crossing Construction A major insurance procurement has been launched for the Lower Thames Crossing, with National Highways seeking comprehensive cover for one of the UK's largest planned infrastructure schemes as preparations continue ahead of full construction.
• Planning Approval Clears the Way for Major A40 Transport Upgrade in Oxfordshire A significant package of improvements designed to ease congestion, prioritise public transport and enhance walking and cycling facilities along the A40 has moved a step closer after receiving planning approval.

The Business Desk

• Fresh voices join East Midlands revolt over £900m road funding raidFresh voices have joined the growing backlash against plans to axe major East Midlands road projects, after East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward and Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield both weighed in on the controversy earlier this week.

Other News Sources

• Lower Thames Crossing unaffected despite cuts to road projects fundingThe Lower Thames Crossing is unaffected by recent government funding cuts across various infrastructure projects.
• Charles Wright: How will 'robotaxis' work in London?Robotaxis in London? It's now no longer a case of 'if' but 'when' ? and that could be as soon as this summer. With enthusiastic government backing, UK tech pioneer Wayve's AI Driver is 'ready to go', its business partner Uber is opening a list for customers who would prefer an 'autonomous' ride, and US rival Waymo is gearing up to launch too.