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Transport Secretary promises first net-zero transatlantic flight in 2023

Grant Shapps announced a competition fund to encourage the aviation industry to achieve the feat.

The Independent UK

Major changes to the UK’s rail timetables have taken effect

Frst day of the upgraded timetable began poorly for Avanti West Coast: the first three departures from London Euston – to Manchester, Liverpool and Lancaster – were all cancelled due to staff shortage

The Independent UK

RHS ‘disappointed’ after Grant Shapps approves M25 revamp near popular garden

The Transport Secretary has given the go-ahead for a two-and-a-half year £250 million project at Junction 10 of the M25 alongside RHS Wisley.

The Independent UK

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Ports and unions criticise Shapps’ plan for law on seafarers’ minimum wage

Legislation announced in Queen’s Speech in response to P&O Ferries’ sacking of 800 crew

The Guardian - UK

What is in the Queen's Speech for Liverpool? All the new laws explained

The speech, delivered by Prince Charles, marks the State Opening of Parliament.

Liverpool Echo

What is in the Queen's Speech for Manchester? All the new laws explained

The speech, delivered by Prince Charles, marks the State Opening of Parliament.

Manchester Evening News

More than 1,300 Ukrainians fleeing war use free rail travel in Britain

Britain’s scheme to offer free onward train travel to Ukrainians fleeing the conflict in their country was launched on March 20.

The Independent UK

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P&O Ferries a victim of misinformation, claims boss

Peter Hebblethwaite also told delegates at an industry conference that he hopes he can ‘survive’ as chief executive.

The Independent UK

Brexit restrictions on British bands touring in EU to be eased

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he will make it easier for hauliers moving equipment between Britain and the EU.

The Independent UK

North East council accused of 'purdah' breach - what does it mean and how serious is it?

Political row blew up over a tweet by Hartlepool Borough Council, since deleted, on the eve of the local elections

Chronicle Live

Grant Shapps accuses Sadiq Khan of breaking pre-election rules on Elizabeth line

The Cabinet minister claimed Mr Khan displayed ‘breathtaking political cynicism’.

The Independent UK

Crossrail row erupts as Grant Shapps claims Sadiq Khan’s opening date announcement breaks election rules

The Transport Secretary said he would report the matter to the Electoral Commission watchdog

Evening Standard

Rail funding cuts will increase risk of serious crashes, warn unions

The TUC said it would be ‘impossible’ to make planned cuts without losing ‘safety-critical jobs’.

The Independent UK

Motorists warned of May driving law changes from MOT tests to driving in Europe

A number of laws and rules may be introduced this month that could affect drivers throughout the UK, including changes to MOT tests, e-scooters, and driving to Europe

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Nottingham Post

Private e-scooters could soon be legalised for use on UK roads

They are currently prohibited on public roads

The Guardian - UK

Barrel-scraper Grant Shapps is taking us for a ride

The minister has ditched a lawnmower tax the EU had already axed. Is this the best you’ve got, Brexiters?

Liverpool Echo

Cost of living crisis: PM's proposals to help drivers and parents cut back on costs

The National (Scotland)

UK Government must act to avoid widespread rail strikes, says Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has written to the UK Government urging it to do more to avoid a widespread strike by rail workers.

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The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps under fire for bizarre videos and ‘zero interest’ in railways

Transport secretary’s unusual interventions raise eyebrows as well as questions over his commitment to the day job

The Independent UK

Roadside noise cameras to help catch and fine drivers in excessively loud cars

Cameras can automatically detect when vehicles are breaking legal noise requirements

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps bids to ‘banish the boy racer’ with noise cameras

The Department for Transport has launched a competition to find the noisiest streets in England and Wales where the new devices could be positioned.

Edinburgh Live

Yearly MOT tests could be scrapped under plans to ease cost of living crisis

The UK Government has unveiled plans to scrap annual MOT checks in an effort to ease the cost of living crisis, but the proposal has been met with criticism from drivers

Wales Online

New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment, according to new report

Fast rescue boats were not properly maintained and oil filtering equipment was not working, reports says

The Independent UK

New P&O Ferries crew did not know how to use life-saving equipment – report

Twenty-three failures on Spirit of Britain were found by Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspectors.

Daily Mirror

Learner driver left waiting 14 months for licence to arrive due to DVLA backlog

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said he will "look at whether we can bring in private services" as part of plans to improve the service of the DVLA following a string of huge delays

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