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Double-jabbed UK tourists could skip amber-list quarantine under proposals

Ministers looking at loosening travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers returning to England. British travellers who have had two Covid vaccines could be allowed quarantine-free entry into England under plans being considered by ministers, the Guardian understands.

Smart motorways redesigned to save money, MPs told [subscription]

Smart motorways were redesigned almost a decade ago to make them “less safe” simply to save money, MPs were told today. The cross-party transport committee heard that the permanent removal of the hard shoulder and wider spacing between emergency laybys was “focused on cost savings” even though motorists faced an increased risk.

Transport hub and road upgrade could be financed by 'levelling up' fund

RCT Council is planning to submit bids for Porth transport hub as its Rhondda project and the A4119 dualling as its transportation project