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Meg Hillier says ‘potentially toxic’ approach leaves businesses and public in the dark British ports must expect major disruption if the government leaves the European Union without a deal, according to parliament’s spending watchdog.
DfT denies 'experimenting' with new East Coast Partnership, promises better franchise bids assessment
The DfT has defended its reportedly experimental plans for the refreshed East Coast Main Line franchise, arguing that its process for assessing bids is now “more robust” after a critical report into the failings that led to the collapse of Virgin Trains East Coast. Chris Grayling...
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
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- Living Wage boost for thousands of workers in Heathrow Airport supply chainEXCLUSIVE: The west London travel hub announced the pay hike for an estimated 3,200 workers
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- US, UK close to reaching new Open Skies deal Industry officials expect US and UK negotiators to reach agreement on a new Open Skies agreement in the next round of negotiations taking place Nov. 28 in Washington DC, but ownership and control regulations remain a concern. read more
- Industry observers see no upside out of Brexit for aviation Major uncertainty continues across the European air transport industry about the impact of the UK’s pending split from the European Union (EU), and clauses on aviation within a new Brexit political declaration provide little reassurance. read more
- British Airways retires final 767 British Airways (BA) has retired its last Boeing 767-300, 28 years after the type entered service. read more
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- Resilient Heathrow is ready to deliver - MacmillanThe expansion of Heathrow Airport will create billions of pounds in growth and generate thousands of jobs across the UK in the early years of Brexit, according to the man charged with driving the airport’s future strategy.
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