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Operators move to boost drastically reduced use of public transport amid Covid-19 crisisCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTrain companies are hoping to encourage commuters back on to public transport with a “travel safe this summer” campaign, as Boris Johnson urges a bigger return to work.The government is reviewing its guidance, in place since lockdown started, to work from home where possible. The prime minister said last week the public should “go back to work if you can”. Continue reading...
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Boris Johnson is poised to scrap official guidance suggesting that employees should avoid public transport as he tries to encourage people back to work.
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- Ferry crossing to Ireland had to avoid a nuclear submarineA FERRY crossing between Scotland and Northern Ireland had to avoid a nuclear submarine, an official probe has heard.
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- Nuclear submarine almost hit car ferry [Subscription]A nuclear-powered submarine almost hit a car ferry with 282 people on board after the crew misjudged its range and speed, an official report says.
- Priti Patel criticises French for failing to stop migrant boats crossing Channel [Subscription]Priti Patel attacked the French government yesterday for failing to stop Channel boat crossings as 90 migrants were picked up off Kent.
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- Royal Navy nuclear submarine had near-miss with car ferry packed full of passengersThe ship, carrying 282 people, was sailing between Belfast and Cainryan in south-west Scotland, when the terrifying incident unfolded in the North Channel on November 6, 2018.
- Navy tests the use of NETS to snare migrants in the Channel as record numbers cross illegallyMilitary ships worked with UK Border Force in May and June, trying out tactics to deploy against small boats crossing from France.
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- Humber-wide freeport proposal to focus on scale and opportunityAirport joins estuary infrastructure in ambitious bid for the region
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- Freeport status for Holyhead gets local backingThe Government has already promised to create up to 10 free ports across the UK after Brexit
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