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There will be 'changes' to 20mph speed limit in Wales says new Transport Secretary Ken Skates
The new Transport Secretary has said that there will be changes to 20mph zones to ensure that they’re “targeted” in areas “where children and the elderly are at risk.”
Lifeline for Alstom train factory with new order. [subscription]
The transport secretary has secured agreement from the Treasury to build ten more trains for London’s Elizabeth Line at the Derby plant
Pressure on government to save Hitachi after Alstom Derby deal
The Government was last night facing mounting pressure to save Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory after it was close to stepping in to save a train factory in Derby also facing closure.
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- Boeing whistleblower says he was put through 'hell'Lawmakers voice concerns over claims that Boeing threatens staff who raise safety concerns.
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- Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane makerWhistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 aircraft
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- ‘Share-price obsessed’ Boeing execs ignored safety, says senator. [subscription]Commerce Committee say aircraft-maker still needs to do more to improve its quality control culture
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