British Airways cabin crew ramp up strike action with fresh 72-hour walkout set for 19 January January 12, 2017 British Airways cabin crew will stage a fresh 72-hour walkout from 19 January in an ongoing dispute over pay, Unite union has announced. Members of the so-called mixed fleet cabin crew (working long- and short-haul flights) at Heathrow will take part in a three-day strike next week. The union said it marked a stand against [...]
Southern rail guards to stage a fresh 24-hour walkout on 23 January January 12, 2017 Southern rail guards are staging a 24-hour walkout on 23 January, the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced today. “[Southern boss] Charles Horton has repeatedly promised publicly to retain a second safety-critical member of staff on his trains but as soon as it comes to direct talks the pledge melts away," said RMT general [...]
Here’s when the next Tube strike is likely to be January 12, 2017 The next Tube strike will take place on 6 February unless a dispute with Transport for London (TfL) can be resolved, the RMT union has said. The PA reported today that the RMT had warned industrial action will be "escalated" if TfL cannot resolve the dispute. The threat came days after Tube workers brought the [...]
Government backs plans for £1.3bn Swansea Bay tidal lagoon January 12, 2017 Plans for a £1.3bn tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay have been backed by a government-funded review. The tidal lagoon has been in the pipeline for the last few years. It is to consist of 90 turbines in a 14 mile breakwater, and over the next 120 years could supply energy for 1.5m homes. It ties [...]
Ryanair adds nine new London Stansted routes and plans for “prudent” UK growth as Brexit looms January 12, 2017 Ryanair has announced a boost to its routes from London Stansted, adding nine, including a daily service to Naples. There will also be a three times daily service to Copenhagen and routes to Beziers, Cagliari, Clermont, Grenoble, Nice, Nimes and Strasbourg. Chief commercial officer David O'Brien said the enhanced growth deal with Stansted owner Manchester [...]
The Stonehenge tunnel is set to go ahead as work on the A303 goes under consultation January 12, 2017 The much-anticipated tunnel under Stonehenge is finally set to go ahead to cut congestion and preserve the world heritage site. Transport secretary Chris Grayling today unveiled the plans to spend £2bn transforming a seven-mile stretch of the A303 in Wiltshire. The proposed option will construct a 1.8 mile dual carriageway tunnel to enhance the ancient site and improve [...]
Why we’re restricting traffic at Bank junction January 12, 2017 Bank junction is one of the City’s most iconic spots. The Bank of England, the Mansion House and Royal Exchange make it an instantly recognisable place. However, those who try and pass through – whether on foot, on bicycle or by vehicle – know that it is incredibly busy, especially at peak travel times. Many [...]
Volkswagen agrees to $4.3bn settlement with US regulators and pleads guilty in diesel emissions scandal case January 11, 2017 German car giant Volkswagen has agreed to a $4.3bn (£3.5bn) settlement with US regulators to resolve civil and criminal investigations into its diesel emissions scandal. US prosecutors also charged six Volkswagen executives and employees for their roles in the almost 10-year conspiracy, according to documents made public today. In 2015 it was discovered that Volkswagen-manufactured [...]
Over 30m journeys have been been made using Sadiq Khan’s one-hour bus Hopper fare in under four months January 11, 2017 Over 30m journeys have now been made using the bus Hopper fare, in under four months since its introduction in September 2016. London mayor Sadiq Khan introduced the new bus Hopper fare enabling passengers to take a £1.50 bus or tram journey and then change onto another bus or tram for free within one hour of [...]
Now Govia’s taking train drivers’ union Aslef to Supreme Court over Southern rail strikes January 11, 2017 Southern rail's parent company has said it will take legal action against train drivers' union Aslef to the Supreme Court over persistent strike action. In a statement Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) said: “GTR is determined to protect its passengers and its business from unlawful industrial action. GTR is therefore prepared to continue its legal claim to [...]