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Overseas Development Institute report: Better cities, better growth: India's urban opportunity

This report provides new analysis across 479 Indian cities...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 11:25

European Commission: EU and Mexico agree to accelerate trade talks

The next two rounds for the EU-Mexico trade negotiations will take place in April and June 2017...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 11:23

It’s welcome news that simplifying fares will be trialled but it is clear that this is just tinkering around the edges - McDonald

Andy McDonald MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, commenting on reports that reforms to the rail fare system will be trialled this May, said...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 10:07

Work to improve disabled access to toilets on trains and at stations is underway

Industry has committed to improve accessibility for disabled passengers after talks with the Rail Minister...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 09:27

London Assembly: Headlight on Bus Safety

The safety of buses has deteriorated in the last year. The number of collisions involving buses has increased in recent years...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 09:26

Details of ScotRail’s ‘free week’ offer announced: Minister updates REC Committee

More details of a package of discounted travel for Scotland’s rail passengers have been confirmed today...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 09:24

Committee stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Neighbourhood Planning Bill - Jan 31

Baroness Cumberlege (Con): My Lords, I start by declaring an interest: I have a legal case concerning a planning application pending at the moment...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 09:15

Committee stage (Lords) (day 1) of the Digital Economy Bill - Jan 31

Lord Mendelsohn (Lab): My Lords, as well as moving Amendment 1, I shall speak to Amendments 9, 10 and 11...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 09:12

Oral answer (Lords) on Homelessness - Jan 31

Lord Beecham asked the Government what steps they plan to take, in addition to their support for the Private Member’s Homelessness Reduction Bill, to tackle the growing problems of homelessness and rough sleeping...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 09:10

Oral answer (Lords) on Railways: Fares - Jan 31

Baroness Randerson asked the Government whether they intend to review the mechanism used to determine annual increases in train fares...

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 09:08