Exclusive: Government accused of using ‘fag packet’ in hotel room to draw up £36bn HS2 replacement plan January 11, 2024 The government is facing backlash after sources claimed its much-maligned HS2 Network North plans were rushed together by Number 10 spads.
Electric double-decker bus erupts into flames in Wimbledon during rush hour January 11, 2024 A bus has dramatically caught fire on Wimbledon high street this morning, with residents reporting a loud bang and thick smoke.
London Heathrow airport has its busiest ever December as transatlantic travel booms January 11, 2024 Heathrow reported its busiest ever December this year, driven by booming demand for transatlantic travel and a bumper Christmas.
Mobico: National Express owner revs up a gear as shares rebound on Cosmen family backing January 11, 2024 National Express owner Mobico may be turning a corner. Shares rallied 30 per cent in the last month after the Cosmen's upped their stake.
Stansted boss predicts another bumper year for aviation after 2023 rebound January 11, 2024 London Stansted Airport reported record passenger numbers in December, continuing its post-Covid resurgence.
HS2 boss admits London to Birmingham line could actually cost £66bn January 10, 2024 The costs of the HS2 line from London to Birmingham could be as much as £66bn, according to the scheme’s executive chair, Jon Thompson. Thompson told the transport select committee on Wednesday that despite the current estimate being upwards of £56.6bn, the first phase of the high-speed rail project could add “between £8bn to £12bn,” [...]
Eton: Thames Water sewers flood as £46,000-a-year school forced to delay term January 10, 2024 Thames said “recent heavy rainfall, along with high groundwater levels and river flooding, caused our local sewer system to overload.
Should the London Underground have dynamic pricing? Sadiq Khan is ‘mulling’ it January 10, 2024 Sadiq Khan has confirmed he is “mulling over” dynamic pricing for London’s transport network in a bid to get more people using the Tube. Talks are ongoing between Transport for London (TfL) and the mayor’s office to look at how pricing structures can better reflect the public’s post-pandemic travel habits, a City Hall source confirmed [...]
Rolls-Royce and Boeing-backed rocket maker Reaction Engines looks to cut costs ahead of cash deadline January 10, 2024 Hypersonic rocket-engine developer Reaction Engines is cutting costs as cash dries up and has warned it could run out by June.
E-scooters: Tier and Dott to merge as operators struggle for profit January 10, 2024 E-scooter and e-bike firms Tier and Dott, two of the biggest players in Europe's micromobility market, are set for a merger.