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Mick Lynch accuses Tory minister of lying about move to ‘torpedo’ rail strike talks

Transport secretary Mark Harper ‘absolutely’ denies RMT claim he blocked deal before Christmas

The Independent UK

Government explains new Covid travel rules and what happens if you test positive

The new rules come into force on Thursday

Wales Online

Rail strikes: Minister tells RMT to ‘hammer out a deal’

Around half of Britain’s railway lines are closed and only a fifth of services are running as thousands of workers stage industrial action.

The Independent UK

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Union accuses government of blocking talks as another week of rail strikes begins

‘The government’s going to continue to work really hard to try and help bring the two sides together to get this resolved,’ says transport secretary Mark Harper

The Independent UK

Train passengers face biggest fares rise in 11 years

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the 5.9% cap is ‘well below inflation’.

The Independent UK

Virgin Orbit finally granted licence for delayed UK space launch from Cornwall

The launch was due to happen in December but will now take place after Christmas

Birmingham Post

Major boost for plane passengers as UK airports to ease 100ml liquids allowance rule

Industry bodies welcome the move, which will come 18 years after tough restrictions were slapped on travellers in the wake of 'liquid bombs' plot to blow up airliners over the Atlantic

Daily Mirror

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Minister claims it is ‘up to the unions’ if northern train services improve

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he wants to end rest-day working on the railways.

The Independent UK

Rail strikes: London braces for next day of travel misery as union warns ‘no deal in sight’

RMT walkout on Wednesday to cause further chaos and hit businesses after severe disruption from industrial action on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Rail services hit as first wave of strikes begin

Around half of Britain’s rail lines are closed, with other trains only running between 7.30am and 6.30pm.

The Independent UK

National Highways to lift almost 900 miles of roadworks before Christmas getaway

December 23 and Christmas Eve are expected to be the busiest days for people making road trips to spend the festive period with loved ones.

The Independent UK

Blame game over strikes as minister accuses RMT of trying to wreck Christmas

Transport Secretary Mark Harper refused to deny that he had made one of the conditions of a deal to end the dispute as more driver-only trains

Evening Standard

Mick Lynch attacks BBC for 'parroting' Tory 'propaganda' in heated rail strike clash

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch demanded to know why the BBC was not showing 'any admiration' for striking workers - as Mishal Husain replied “they're called questions” and ended the interview

Daily Mirror

‘Tide is turning’ against rail unions, claims Tory minister as train strike begins

RMT boss Mick Lynch denies support for strikes falling and accuses BBC of parroting ‘propaganda’

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Transport Secretary Mark Harper: We won’t blink first in stand-off with rail, NHS and other unions

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the Government would not blink first in the stand-off with unions striking on the railways, the NHS and other sectors.

Bristol Post

Christmas getaway chaos fears spark roadworks removal on major routes

National Highways says nearly 98 per cent of works set to be lifted over the festive season to help motorists

The Guardian - UK

Ministers think trains are just too much bother. That’s why they are so relaxed about the strikes

As fewer and fewer people use them, it seems railways are regarded as no longer essential, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Factcheck: are UK strikers greedy, unrealistic and putting others in danger?

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The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: The government blames the unions for strikes – but what’s the truth?

In today’s newsletter: Factchecking claims striking workers are irresponsible, selfish and unrealistic

Wales Online

Families face ‘virtual Christmas’ due to rail strikes, says Transport Secretary

Mark Harper says 'I want this dispute to end as soon as possible'

The Independent UK

Rail strikes could go on ‘indefinitely’, warns union boss Mick Lynch

Demand for driver-only operation of trains ‘could block any resolution of dispute’

The Independent UK

Emergency workers could face curbs on strike action, as Rishi Sunak promises ‘tough new laws’

Any new laws will not come in time to stop upcoming walkouts, minister admits

Daily Mirror

Tory rail chief dodges questions over 'scuppering' deal to stop pre-Christmas strikes

The Transport Secretary Mark Harper also called on unions to 'call off' the strikes - starting next week - which he said are 'so damaging to individuals and businesses across a whole range of sectors'

The Guardian - UK

Train drivers ‘in it for the long haul’ as they vote to continue strikes

Transport secretary refuses to deny reports government stipulation may have scuppered pay deal

The Independent UK

Transport secretary: Future of Great British Railways uncertain

Mark Harper says he intends to make a decision about the organisation’s future ‘at pace’

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