UK automotive industry takes another hit as new car registrations drop to worst June since 1996 July 5, 2022 Registrations of new cars fell by around 24 per cent last month compared with June 2021, according to preliminary figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) this morning. This means the UK automotive industry suffered its worst June for new car sales since 1996. In fact, only around 800,000 new cars were [...]
EU most powerful EV charging hub opens in Oxford July 5, 2022 Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub opens in Oxford. The £41m project will initially provide ultra-fast charging for 42 electric cars, reaching up to 400 cars when at full capacity. Transport minister Trudy Harrison said: “Electric vehicles form a key part of our strategy to decarbonise transport, so I’m pleased to see Europe’s [...]
Network Rail installs first EV charging hubs as part of green push July 4, 2022 Network Rail has set up its first electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs for its maintenance and road vehicles. Situated in Swindon and Bristol, the facilities are part of the rail operator’s ‘Project Zero’ plan to electrify its fleet by 2027. The project was facilitated by financial services company Novuna, who already won a £136m contract [...]
Police vow to act ‘promptly’ against drivers who don’t pay for fuel at pump despite ‘difficulties’ investigating July 4, 2022 The police have vowed to act “promptly” against anyone caught driving off from petrol stations without paying amid soaring prices. The force admitted there “can be difficulties in investigating” the crime in part because each incident is different is handled by a different force across the country. This comes as motorways across the country were [...]
UK motorways brought to standstill as angry drivers protest against rocketing fuel prices July 4, 2022 UK motorways have been brought to a standstill after dozens of angry drivers took to the streets and protested against rocketing petrol and diesel prices. Campaigners today targeted major arteries such as the M4 in South Wales and Somerset, as well as the M5 from Devon to Bristol and the A38. Demonstrations, in the shape of [...]
Easyjet flight from London to Minorca escorted by fighter jet following bomb threat July 4, 2022 An Easyjet flight from London Gatwick to Minorca was escorted by a fighter jet, following a bomb threat. According to the Spanish police, the precaution was taken after a British 18-year-old made a fake threat on social media. The culprit – who yesterday was travelling alongside five other friends – remains in Minorca under police [...]
Easyjet COO steps down amid ongoing travel chaos July 4, 2022 The chief operating officer (COO) of Easyjet Peter Bellew resigned today as the airline continues to be hit by travel disruption. The carrier’s board announced today Bellew, who joined two and a half years ago, resigned on Friday to “pursue other business opportunities.” Director of flight operations David Morgan replaced him as interim COO. “I [...]
London City Airport rolls out ambitious expansion plans but no mention of resurrection of Silvertown line or NYC flights July 4, 2022 London City Airport has published details of its proposed expansion plans backed up by a 10-week consultation process. No mention is given to the potential resurrection of the old North London Line Silvertown for London City station which the new Elizabeth Line passes by, nor the possibility of non-stop flights from LCY to JFK (New [...]
Huge traffic jams expected on Monday from hell: Drivers urged to work from home as protestors plot to block key roads July 4, 2022 Roads in various parts of the country could be subject to traffic jams today as protesters take action and call for a cut in fuel duty. Protests will target mainly three-lane motorways and see slow-downs on two lanes, leaving the fast lane free, according to FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox. Police have warned of “serious disruption [...]
Flying above 2019: Ryanair posts busiest month ever with nearly 16m passengers in June alone July 4, 2022 Ryanair had its busiest month ever in last month, flying 15.9 million passengers. Its load factor reached 95 per cent for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, and topped previous records set in May this year. The budget airline said it operated over 88,500 flights in June, and expects to fly 15 [...]