New Rail Line for Birmingham and Manchester Announced
The Labour government unveils plans for a major new railway connecting Birmingham and Manchester, reversing the HS2 cancellation. Discover the economic and political strategy behind the move.
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Streeting defends Labour U-turns, sets 2026 resolution
Health Secretary Wes Streeting addresses Labour's policy reversals, saying 'feedback is the breakfast of champions' but aiming for fewer U-turns in future. Read the latest from Westminster.
SNP Proposes Free Bus Travel for Over Half of Scots
A major expansion of Scotland's free bus pass scheme could see over half the population travel for free, at an annual cost of £127m. Critics warn of tax rises or service cuts.
20mph zones have more serious accidents than motorways
Official figures show an average of 176 serious casualties a year on 20mph roads, higher than on 70mph motorways. Calls grow for SNP ministers to review the policy. Read the full analysis.
Labour Imposes Parking Limits on New Housing Developments
The Government reveals plans requiring councils to restrict parking on new builds to push sustainable transport. Critics warn of a 'war on motorists' and dangerous parking consequences. Read the full details.
Spain's €60 monthly nationwide public transport pass unveiled
Spain's government launches a flat-fee €60 monthly pass for nationwide bus and train travel, aiming to cut costs for millions. Prime Minister Sánchez touts the scheme amid political turmoil.
Labour's rail fare freeze sparks Tory mockery
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander delivers brutal response to Tory counterpart after Budget fare freeze. Read the exclusive political clash over rail pricing.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Glasgow's Free Transport for Young and Elderly Begins
Glasgow pioneers groundbreaking free public transport initiative offering unlimited bus, train and subway travel to under-22s and over-60s in major sustainability push.
Labour resists 'big red button' solution to child poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Labour government is resisting immediate welfare reforms that could lift nearly half a million children from poverty, opting instead for a cautious economic approach.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetables spark major delays
Major disruptions hit Sydney's transport network as new timetables cause widespread delays and cancellations, prompting urgent government intervention and union warnings.
Reeves defends ministerial car use for short trip
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses controversy after being spotted leaving Downing Street in official car for journey under one mile to LBC studio, defending transport efficiency.
Rachel Reeves unveils radical budget overhaul with tax reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to UK economic policy, targeting tax reforms and spending priorities in her first major budget statement.
Sydney's Transport Chaos: New Timetable Sparks Fury
Sydney commuters face severe disruptions as new transport timetables take effect, triggering union warnings of safety risks and service reliability concerns across the city's network.
Labour to give OBR veto power over budgets
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.
Reeves' £46k tax claim sparks working families fury
Labour's new Chancellor under fire after suggesting typical working families could afford £46,000 in additional taxes, sparking outrage from critics and raising questions about government economic policy.
Labour Councils Impose 10mph Speed Limits Across Britain
Exclusive investigation reveals how Labour-controlled councils are imposing extreme 10mph speed limits across Britain, putting drivers, cyclists and even joggers at risk of fines in controversial new slow zones.
Reeves: Labour will end austerity in first budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to break with austerity economics, vowing no return to 'Tory cuts' while ruling out wealth tax increases in Labour's first budget.
Bristol's 10mph limit causes car stalling chaos
Bristol's Labour-led council faces mounting backlash as drivers report constant stalling and traffic chaos following controversial 10mph speed limit trial on key residential roads.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetable sparks major delays
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new transport timetable takes effect, causing widespread delays and triggering industrial action threats from rail unions over staffing concerns.
Labour's driving cost surge threatens motorists
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's tax policies could hammer British drivers with increased fuel duty, road pricing and higher parking charges, adding hundreds of pounds to annual motoring costs.
Sydney's transport chaos as new train timetable sparks backlash
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new train timetable launches, drawing criticism from unions and opposition over service cuts and overcrowding concerns.
Why Labour must tax wealth, not just income
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.
Badenoch Obliterates Labour Green Policy in Commons Clash
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers devastating critique of Labour's environmental agenda in heated parliamentary exchange with Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski, exposing fundamental flaws in opposition policy.
Labour may break tax pledge over £30bn shortfall
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.
Jess Phillips: Starmer government no different to Tories
Labour MP Jess Phillips launches extraordinary attack on her own party's government, accusing Keir Starmer of abandoning promises and failing vulnerable women. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Labour.
Government withdraws support for Heathrow third runway
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has withdrawn government support for Heathrow's third runway, dealing a significant blow to the airport's expansion plans and creating uncertainty for the aviation industry.
Government blocks Heathrow third runway expansion
In a dramatic policy reversal, the UK government has rejected Heathrow Airport's third runway plans, prioritising climate commitments over aviation growth and sparking fierce political debate.
Labour's Powell urges government to drop donor legal action
Shadow leader intervenes as ministers pursue legal proceedings against company linked to major Labour donor, warning of potential political consequences and taxpayer costs.
New Home Secretary Confronts Gaza Arms Export Dilemma
In her first major move as Home Secretary, Bridget Phillipson confronts the government's controversial position on Gaza arms exports, signalling potential policy shifts ahead.
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