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Saturday, 14 October 2017

BBC News

• UK mobile coverage 'deplorable', says Lord AdonisThe national infrastructure commission head also warns the UK faces gridlock on roads, railways and in the skies.

The Guardian

• Uber launches appeal against loss of London licenceUber has lodged its legal appeal against Transport for London’s decision not to renew its private hire licence, as the ride-hailing app steps up its campaign to keep operating in one of its biggest markets.

Times Online

• Gridlock, pollution and slow broadband are failing Britain, Lord Adonis says [Subscription]Britain faces gridlock on its roads, railways and in the air unless the government pushes ahead with big transport improvements, the country’s infrastructure tsar has warned.

City AM

• Uber launches appeal against the loss of its London licence on deadline day in row with Transport for LondonUber said today it had filed its appeal against Transport for London's (TfL) decision not to renew its private hire licence for operating in the capital.

London Evening Standard

• Uber formally lodges TfL appeal - hours before London deadline which would have seen drivers forced to stop workUber today filed an appeal against Transport for London's decision to strip the cab-hailing app of its licence — hours before a deadline that would have grounded thousands of drivers.

Other Regional Press

• 'Zero-Emissions Zone doesn't go far enough, soon enough' GREEN groups have said the proposed Zero Emissions Zone for Oxford city centre is not enough.

Buying Business Travel

• Uber lodges TfL ban appealDrivers can continue service through process