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The introduction of smart motorways has led to an increase in serious accidents on some stretches, official research has revealed.
Major £1bn Royal Navy ship contracts could be scrapped after UK lockdown financial crisis
THE ROYAL Navy's new aircraft carrier supply ships may be cancelled causing major damage to the UK's struggling shipbuilding industry.
Ministers pressed to decide future of state control over railway industry
Pressure is mounting on Government to make a decision over the long-term future of the temporarily-nationalised rail industry.
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
The Independent
- Ryanair flight escorted by RAF jets after bomb note found in toiletPassengers evacuated after aircraft makes emergency landing at Stansted Airport
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- Coronavirus in Ireland: Pressure mounts for tighter controls on tourists [Subscription]The government is facing increasing pressure to impose more stringent measures on people travelling into the country to stop a resurgence of the coronavirus.
- Trust us on Covid and get the world flying here again without quarantine, says Heathrow [Subscription]The government has to trust Heathrow to be able to manage Covid-19 monitoring if it wants to kickstart the UK economy and get the aviation industry and long-haul travel back up in the air.
- Most Britons too scared to fly for fear of coronavirus on board [Subscription]People are becoming more reluctant to fly abroad because of concerns over the spread of coronavirus on aircraft, according to research.
The Mirror
- Two arrested after Ryanair 'bomb scare' sparked by reports of note in toiletRyanair flight FR1902 from Krakow to Dublin had to be diverted to Stansted Airport after reports claiming a note saying there were explosives on board was found in the plane toilets
Belfast Telegraph
- Two men held after flight diverted to Stansted Airport due to ‘security alert’Two men have been arrested on suspicion of making threats to endanger an aircraft after a flight from Krakow to Dublin was forced to divert to Stansted Airport.
Birmingham Post
- Airline KLM confirms date for recommencing flights at Cardiff AirportThe airline is resuming its Cardiff to Amsterdam daily service
Bolton News
- Bolton investment companies wound up following £25m airport scamTWO Bolton-based companies that ran a scam airport parking investment scheme have been liquidated after a court ruled they misled investors while making around £25 million.
Bristol Live
- Union warns Bristol Airport job losses will leave a 'huge economic hole'Nearly 250 jobs are at risk at Bristol Airport after demand for air travel plummets
London Evening Standard
- RAF jets scrambled as Ryanair flight makes emergency landing at Stansted after 'security alert'Two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to a
Manchester Evening News
- RAF jets escort Ryanair flight after 'bomb note' found in toiletThe plane from Krakow to Dublin was diverted to Stansted and given a military escort following the discovery this evening.
Bucks Free Press
- MP speaks out for Heathrow workers safety amid coronavirus pandemic Rt Hon Dame MP questioned the Transport Secretary during Questions, on July 2, about Heathrow airport and testing issues affecting many people who work in the aviation industry in the & constituency.
Cambridge News
- Ryanair bomb scare forces flight into emergency landingThe plane had been heading from Krakow to Dublin when it was forced to stop
- Important police update as flight is escorted to Stansted after bomb scareRAF jets escorted the plane to the airport after threats were made to the aircraft's safety by people on board
East Anglian Daily Times
- Two men arrested after plane makes emergency landing at StanstedTwo men have been arrested in connection with a security alert aboard a plane that diverted to Stansted Airport.
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- TUI to cover cost of flights and medical tests if holidaymakers get coronavirus TUI and First Choice has vowed to cover all medical expenses for UK holidaymakers who test positive for coronavirus while they are abroad.
- Easyjet to resume package holidays from August 1: Full destination list Easyjet Holidays will restart its package holidays 'within days' to a number of European destinations.
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