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There will be 'changes' to 20mph speed limit in Wales says new Transport Secretary Ken Skates
The new Transport Secretary has said that there will be changes to 20mph zones to ensure that they’re “targeted” in areas “where children and the elderly are at risk.”
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The transport secretary has secured agreement from the Treasury to build ten more trains for London’s Elizabeth Line at the Derby plant
Pressure on government to save Hitachi after Alstom Derby deal
The Government was last night facing mounting pressure to save Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory after it was close to stepping in to save a train factory in Derby also facing closure.
Thursday, 18 April 2024
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- Changes to 20mph speed limit policy promisedNew transport minister says 20mph zones should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries.
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- There will be 'changes' to 20mph speed limit in Wales says new Transport Secretary Ken SkatesThe new Transport Secretary has said that there will be changes to 20mph zones to ensure that they’re “targeted” in areas “where children and the elderly are at risk.”
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- Highest monthly car insurance rates very hard to justify, industry boss admits A boss at the trade body for British insurers told MPs today that the highest rates paid by motorists for monthly cover are very hard to justify, as the industry faces criticism for hiking prices amid the cost of living crisis.
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- Transport Scotland engages market on £155M contract for next A9 dualling segmentTransport Scotland has started market engagement for the £155M design and build contract for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig section of its £3.7bn A9 dualling upgrade.
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