Labour blasts unfair fare hike for millions as rail services continue to fail passengers across the country
The Government has announced another huge 4.9% hike in train fares that will exacerbate the cost-of-living crisis and leave long-suffering commuters paying more...
Friday, 22 December 2023 15:42
Rail fare rise of 4.9% - Campaign for Better Transport reacts
Responding to the announcement that rail fares will rise by 4.9 per cent from March 2024, Michael Solomon Williams, from charity Campaign for Better Transport, said...
Friday, 22 December 2023 13:35
Consultations on transfer of PCC functions to two regional mayors
Government to consult on transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner functions to West Midlands and South Yorkshire Mayors...
Friday, 22 December 2023 13:34
Government publishes action plan to accelerate growth in port towns and cities
The government has set out a new roadmap to further accelerate much-needed trade and investment in key port areas across the country...
Friday, 22 December 2023 13:28
Scottish Government: Investing in community justice
Budget funding to cut reoffending and reduce victim numbers...
Friday, 22 December 2023 12:22
Consideration of barriers to research: part 2
Recommendations from the ACMD to reduce barriers to research for schedule 1 controlled drugs...
Friday, 22 December 2023 12:20
Significant intervention to cap rail fares comes as government delivers target to halve inflation
The Government has today [22 December] announced a significant intervention to cap next year’s rail fare increase at 4.9%, considerably below the 9% July’s RPI figure on which they are historically based...
Friday, 22 December 2023 11:23
On track to better: Transpennine Route Upgrade extends thanks to passengers and local communities - Network Rail
With 2024 almost upon us, everyone across the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) team would like to extend their gratitude to passengers for their support during what has been a ground-breaking year for the programme...
Friday, 22 December 2023 11:02
UK music strikes festive chord Down Under thanks to new trade deal
The UK’s trade deal with Australia is ringing in festive cheer this year, having helped British music companies expand Down Under ahead of the festive period...
Friday, 22 December 2023 10:30
Scottish Government: Budget Bill introduced to Parliament
Proposed legislation to implement the 2024-25 Scottish Budget has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament...
Friday, 22 December 2023 09:52