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Sunday, 13 March 2022

Financial Times

• Planes trapped in Russia highlight legal risks for leased aircraftAn estimated $12bn to $15bn of assets are in limbo due to sanctions imposed since the Ukraine invasion

The Herald

• Scots ministers spend £560k in public cash on 'privatisation' firm's ferry adviceMORE than half a million pounds of taxpayers money has been spent by ministers with private consultants Ernst and Young to advise on ferries since 2015 in a move described as "scandalous".

The Independent

• Uber charging customers new fuel fee for rides, deliveryCiting record-high prices for gasoline, Uber is charging customers a new fuel fee to help offset costs for ride-hail and delivery drivers

Times Online

• Women set to lose out over Britain’s crash-test rules [Subscription]Ministers are stalling on the introduction of measures to change the safety design of cars to take account of gender differences.
• The Ukrainian drivers that keep the trains running in a war zone [Subscription]The Ukrainian railway network has been placed under huge strain by the conflict and is relying on its workers pulling mammoth shifts to keep refugees moving

Daily Record

• Fixing every pothole on Scotland's roads would cost £1.7bn, new data showsThe enormous bill has been revealed in freedom of information requests to Scotland's local authorities.

Mail Online

• Grant Shapps holds private jet after it becomes 'criminal offence' for aircraft to enter UK airspaceThe UK Transport Secretary, 53, said he would not be letting the private jet take off from London's Luton Airport until he was satisfied that it was not in breach of the Government's sanctions.
• British Airways set to let male cabin crew wear 'man buns' and paint their nailsAn airline insider said staff had been told changes may include removing gender-specific rules on hair, make-up and nail polish.
• MPs tell Rishi to use £1.9billion fuel windfall caused by record pump prices to help UK motorists Record fuel pump prices could deliver the Treasury a £1.9 billion windfall, analysis by The Mail on Sunday shows. Drivers face paying up to £100 to fill tanks this weekend.

This is Money

• Top 10 tips to drive efficiently with fuel prices at record highsFor motorists desperately wanting to get the most out of the fuel they pump into their cars, we've compiled our top 10 best tips to drive as efficiently as possible.

Birmingham Mail

• 'Drivers terrify me' - Birmingham cyclist talks aggressive road users and how attitudes need to change Drivers too often see cyclists as "nuisances" instead of part of the solution

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Drivers high on laughing gas are bringing new danger to West Yorkshire's roads, meeting hearsYOUNG drivers high on laughing gas could be bringing fresh danger to West Yorkshire's roads, it has been suggested.

Bucks Free Press

• Why you shouldn't just use petrol from the supermarketsWhen it comes to keeping your car on the road, many people will opt to fill up at supermarkets over big-name brands, in an effort to save a few pounds.

North Wales Live

• ADVERTORIAL: Levelling Up! What is it and what does it mean for Liverpool?The UK Government's Levelling Up project is about spreading prosperity and opportunity to all parts of the UK

Reading Evening Post

• Heathrow Airport: Can I travel to Spain unvaccinated?Everything you need to know about travelling to Spain if you haven't had the Covid vaccine
• M4 road closures planned for third day as police investigate unexplained deathThe body of a man was found on land near the motorway on Friday morning

Other Regional Press

• A41 Hemel Hempstead: Hundreds sign petition calling for safety measuresHundreds of people have backed a petition calling for additional safety measures on a
• Public Notices: council tax bands and parking charges set to increaseTHE closure of roads, in addition to an increase in car parking charges are just some of the public notices issued by local councils in the last week.
• 'Monstrous railway eyesore' to be built next to homeBuilding work is under way to construct a trackside container right next to a private home despite objections from neighbours.
• Road closures and train delays due to Leamington Spa railway upgradeLeamington Spa Railway station will be closed over Easter to allow essential works to take place

C.N.N.

• Uber is rolling out a fuel surchargeEveryone is feeling pain at the pump -- even Uber.

Other News Sources

• Why you should not always use petrol from Tesco, Sainsbury's and ASDAWhen it comes to keeping your car on the road, many people will opt to fill up at supermarkets over big name brands, in an effort to save a few pounds.