RMT suspends plans for rail strikes on 30 March and 1 April
The RMT has suspended plans for rail strikes on 30 March and 1 April. The union had scheduled the walk-outs…
Most drivers fear MOT rules relaxation will risk lives, suggests poll
More than two-thirds of UK drivers fear a proposed easing of MOT rules will put their lives in danger, according…
Derby confirmed as home of Great British Railways
Derby has been announced as the location to host the headquarters of new public sector body Great British Railways (GBR).…
Government accused of ‘rewarding failure’ over new Avanti West Coast contract
A Government decision to grant a short-term contract renewal to Avanti West Coast has been condemned by Labour and trade…
Avanti West Coast handed contract extension
Train operator Avanti West Coast has been handed a short-term contract extension by the Department for Transport (DfT), the FirstGroup-owned…
Transport ministers ‘must follow example of health colleagues’ to reach RMT deal
Transport ministers must follow the example of their health department colleagues by offering “new money” in union negotiations or passengers…
Three million driving licence delays since April 2020, MPs’ report finds
Three million people have experienced driving licence delays since April 2020 – costing some their jobs, income and independence, a…
Rail strike to bring many train services to a halt
Strikes by rail workers today were expected to bring train services to a halt across the country in the latest…
Commuters warned of early shutdown to rail services due to strikes
Commuters are being warned that trains will stop running much earlier than normal on Thursday because of strikes. Members of…
Duke of Richmond: Government’s 2030 electric vehicle target ‘difficult’ to reach
The Government’s ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030 could be “difficult” to achieve, the Duke…
RMT leader: Rail dispute is ‘stuck in a deadlock’
A bitter industrial dispute which is disrupting train services is “stuck in a deadlock”, according to the boss of the…
Train services disrupted by fresh strike
Up to three in five train services are cancelled on Thursday because of a fresh strike by rail workers as…