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Thousands of Jaguar Land Rover logistics workers to lose jobs

DHL to lay off 2,200 workers on JLR contract as calls grow for UK government support package for car industryThousands more UK workers involved in making Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are set to lose their jobs, despite the embattled car industry returning to production after coronavirus shutdowns.Logistics giant DHL has notified unions that 2,200 workers, around 40% of those currently employed on its JLR contract, will be laid off. Continue reading...

Beating the Tube to be plain sailing [Subscription]

Uber is launching its first permanent boat service in the world in London, as the ride-hailing group expands the transport services it offers customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Could the e-scooter revolution be coming to Peterborough?

The e-scooter revolution could be about to hit the streets of Peterborough if new plans win the green light.

£9m for Glasgow Subway and Edinburgh Trams

SPT and Edinburgh Trams Limited have used existing reserves over the past three months to continue to deliver services for people across Edinburgh and Glasgow – but additional funding is now available     The Scottish Government is to provide up to £9m of emergency funding for Glasgow Subway and Edinburgh Trams in response to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency measures will be in place from July to the end of September and will support services throughout this period. The funding announcement follows talks with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (S...