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What does a second runway at Gatwick airport mean for passengers, and when will it be ready?

The controversial £2.2bn project will see the Sussex hub almost double its capacity – but campaigners are concerned about its environmental impact

The Independent UK

Gatwick gets green light for £2.2bn second runway

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander backed the scheme as a ‘no-brainer’ for economic growth despite concerns about impact on climate

The Independent UK

SPT approves bus franchising as McGill's brands it 'utter insanity'

Transport bosses have approved plans to press on with bus franchising across the greater Glasgow regional area.

The National (Scotland)

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Major Disruption Hits France On Day Of Anti-Macron 'Anger'

French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide disruption in a show of anger over President Emmanuel Macron's budget policies, with mass protests expected, transport chaos and clashes between police and demonstrators.

International Business Times

Driving test backlog is partly caused by immigration, officials tell minister

DVSA officials discussed how ‘immigration demand from non-EU countries had increased substantially’.

The Independent UK

Iryna Zarutska’s family demand justice and public safety reform following her killing on train: ‘We are heartbroken beyond words’

Decarlos Brown Jr is accused of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system and could face the death penalty if found guilty

The Independent UK

Airline tells delayed passengers to email minister with their complaints

Ryanair is urging passengers affected by air traffic control (ATC) delays to email Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander directly with their complaints. The Dublin-based airline has published the Cabinet minister’s personal parliamentary email address on a website named ‘Air Traffic Control Ruined Your Flight’.

The Independent UK

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£350m windfall for Scotland's rail network will 'boost capacity and reliability'

Scottish Government funding of almost £350 million will help electrify more parts of Scotland’s railway network – with Transport Secretary…

The National (Scotland)

Ryanair tells delayed passengers to email minister

The Dublin-based airline has included Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s email address on a website named Air Traffic Control Ruined Your Flight.

Evening Standard

'Sick of it': More protests planned as Ardrossan Harbour talks move at 'glacial' pace

FED-up campaigners who want to see Ardrossan Harbour nationalised have said more protests will be held against Peel Ports, CMAL and the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

The Labour ministers ousted in scandals as Angela Rayner resigns over tax affairs

If Angela Rayner resigns over her stamp duty scandal, she will become the fifth Labour minister to lose their job over allegations of wrongdoing in just over a year

Evening Standard

Surinder Arora working with Changi airport on Heathrow expansion plan

Arora Group and Heathrow’s owners both recently submitted plans to the Department for Transport for a third runway at the west London airport.

Evening Standard

'It will be a disaster': Olympic alarm as rail plan cut

Commuter chaos is on the cards at the Brisbane Olympics, a transport expert says, after government plans for a light rail project were scrapped.

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Fare dodging 'up to twice as bad as thought' on parts of London transport network, TfL reveals

More than 1.8 million contactless cards have been checked since April in a new crackdown

Bangkok Post

B20 commuter fare launch faces delay

The planned start of the 20-baht-flat mass-transport fare in Greater Bangkok in October is likely to be delayed.

International Business Times UK

UK Bank Holidays Derailed: CrossCountry Strike Leaves Travellers Stranded

Limited services on 24-25 Aug, with £500,000 economic hit. Pay dispute fuels debate as passengers face holiday travel chaos

Evening Standard

Electric car grant expanded to offer discount on more new models

Models from Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra have been added to a list that means drivers can get up to £1,500 off 22 models.

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Major DVLA Driving Licence Changes 2025: Thousands Will Be Affected - What You Need To Know

Over-70s face mandatory medical checks to renew, aiming to boost road safety amid 1,633 deaths in 2024

Evening Standard

Drink-drive limit could be cut in plan to overhaul road safety laws

Ministers are also considering tougher penalties for uninsured drivers and failing to wear a seatbelt, according to a report in The Times.

Evening Standard

Citroen must urgently improve ‘chaotic’ airbag recall – Which?

A rare ‘stop-drive’ order has left 120,000 customers unable to drive their cars, and Which? warned that many had no alternative mode of transport.

Euronews

Italy greenlights €13 billion project to build world's largest suspension bridge to Sicily

Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said the project will boost development in southern Italy, but it has raised security and environmental concerns.

The National (Scotland)

Engineers working to restore power to 22,000 properties in Scotland

Engineers are working to restore power to around 22,000 properties in the north and north east of Scotland on Tuesday morning, following Storm Floris

International Business Times UK

Who Is Martin Rolfe? Brits Demand Resignation of Air Traffic Boss After Airport Chaos Strands Millions

A radar glitch triggered UK-wide flight cancellations, sparking outrage and calls for air traffic control chief Martin Rolfe's resignation amid peak travel season chaos.

Evening Standard

Air traffic control glitch was caused by radar problem

Nats chief executive Martin Rolfe was summoned to meet Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on Thursday morning.

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