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The new car market has recorded its longest period of year-on-year growth since 2015, figures show (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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New car market records longest period of growth since 2015

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 145,204 new cars were registered in May.
Jun 5, 2023
UK

Record 12p monthly fall in diesel prices

The RAC said the average price of the fuel at UK forecourts dropped from 158.9p to 147.0p in May.
Jun 3, 2023
Business News

Rail union boss Mick Lynch claims strikes have been ‘a success’

The RMT general secretary made the claim as passengers suffer fresh disruption on Friday due to another walkout.
Jun 2, 2023
Business News

Rail passengers suffer fresh disruption due to more strike action

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union employed by train operators across England walked out on Friday.
Jun 2, 2023
Business News

How will rail strikes affect each train operator on Friday and Saturday?

Strikes will affect some services on Friday and Saturday.
Jun 1, 2023
UK

Team-specific routes and motorway service stations for FA Cup final fans

The majority of Manchester City and Manchester United supporters will travel to Wembley Stadium by road due to a train strike.
May 31, 2023
Business News

Fresh wave of train strikes will hit FA Cup final and Epsom Derby

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union has called a strike for Friday, while Aslef members will walk out again on Saturday.
May 31, 2023
Business News

Train passengers hit by fresh strike disruption

Train companies are warning that services are ‘severely reduced’ because of industrial action by drivers and other workers.
May 31, 2023
UK

How will this week’s rail strikes affect each train operator?

Strikes will affect some services on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
May 31, 2023
UK

Speeding convictions hit eight-year high

Some 236,480 motorists were successfully prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit in England and Wales in 2022, according to new analysis.
May 30, 2023
Science

Aviation sector urged to take action over cabin fumes

An international task force has created a ‘protocol’ for responding to suspected incidents.
May 30, 2023
Business News

How will this week’s rail strikes affect each train operator?

Strikes will affect some services on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
May 30, 2023
Environment

Drivers to get better views of monuments

National Highways said it wants to protect and enhance heritage assets adjacent to England’s motorways and major A roads.
May 29, 2023
UK

Train operator takes 1,000th child on free trip

Avanti West Coast said it has carried children on 40 excursions since it launched the Feel Good Field Trips initiative last April.
May 29, 2023
Business News

New UK-US airline buys first plane

Global Airlines said it has acquired an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger jet.
May 29, 2023
Business News

Impact of nationalising TransPennine services ‘down to unions’ – rail minister

Huw Merriman said bringing the operation of services under Government control was a ‘reset moment’.
May 28, 2023
UK

Are nationalised train services more reliable?

TransPennine Express services were nationalised on Sunday.
May 28, 2023
UK

What went wrong with TransPennine Express and what happens next?

The PA news agency answers 10 key questions about the nationalisation of TransPennine Express services.
May 28, 2023
UK

More than 1.5m premium economy Avanti journeys made in past two years

Avanti West Coast introduced standard premium fares in May 2021.
May 27, 2023
Business News

Half-term getaway hit as BA flight cancellations reach 175

Most of the affected flights were on short-haul routes to and from Heathrow Airport.
May 26, 2023
Business News

Half-term getaways ruined as BA cancels dozens more flights

Friday was expected to be the busiest day for UK air travel since before the coronavirus pandemic.
May 26, 2023