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The Latest Breaking News from Department for Transport

Portishead rail line restoration finally gets planning permission

But there will 'undoubtedly be more bumps in the road' warns metro mayor

Bristol Post

Government is ‘working on options’ for boosting Bradford’s rail services

Plans for a high-speed railway station in the West Yorkshire city were dashed last November.

The Independent UK

EV charger designed ‘for UK-wide rollout’ may never be made

Winner of government tender was unveiled at Cop26 as one that would ‘stand the test of time’

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Notts MP Ben Bradley opens up on 'frustrating' Westminster chaos

"It will be beneficial for all of us to just have some stability"

Nottingham Post

Drivers could be hit with penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt under new Government plans

The consideration comes after figures from the Department for Transport revealed that 30% of people killed on the roads last year were not wearing a seatbelt

Chronicle Live

Drivers face penalty points on licence for not wearing a seatbelt under plans being considered by ministers

Drivers face penalty points on their licence for not wearing a seatbelt under plans being considered by ministers to cut the number of fatal accidents.

Evening Standard

People not wearing seatbelts in cars could be given points on their licence

Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain's roads last year were unrestrained

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Drivers caught without seatbelt could get points on their licence

Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain’s roads last year were unrestrained.

The Independent UK

Drivers who don't wear seatbelts could be hit with penalty points

The Government is considering cracking down on seatbelt safety beyond the current £100 penalty.

Daily Record

New rules could see drivers hit with penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt

Motorists could soon be given points on their licence for failing to wear a seatbelt under plans being considered by the government following alarming new statistics

Daily Mirror

HS2 ‘likely’ to exceed mammoth budget unless urgent savings found

“HS2 Ltd has indicated that, if unmitigated, the final delivery cost is likely to exceed its target cost of £40.3 billion based upon its forecast of future spending,” Mark Harper said

Evening Standard

New ‘Head of Uncertainty’ job at Department for Transport sparks slew of jokes online

‘Apply before everything goes horribly and unexpectedly wrong,’ joked one Twitter user

The Independent UK

Fine for being caught without train ticket rising from £20 to £100

It is the first time penalties have been increased in 16 years

Evening Standard

Fare-dodgers without train ticket will be fined £100 - five times current £20

The Department for Transport (DfT) said the move will help address a £240million bill taxpayers face every year - saying the current £20 fine does not act as a deterrent

Daily Mirror

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The National (Scotland)

Scots being treated like 'third-class citizens' by Avanti West Coast, say SNP

PEOPLE in Scotland and the North are being treated as “third-class citizens” when it comes to railway provision, according to the SNP.

Liverpool Echo

'No more hiding' over Port's role in controversial road through 'last bit of green space'

Campaigners have spent years fighting against the controversial plans

Evening Standard

Hammersmith Bridge: Council pushes ahead with ‘double-decker’ solution to reopen crossing to motorists

The proposal would see a temporary crossing fixed above the bridge for cars and people with a toll to cross

Nottingham Post

Bus passengers praise £11m 'godsend' plan to improve reliability and journey times

The scheme would prioritise buses on some roads

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Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham's key demands as Avanti West Coast gets new six month contract

"Very few people in Greater Manchester will support this extension"

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham demands Avanti trains ultimatum after passengers hit by months of chaos

The mayor of Greater Manchester has written to Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan

The Independent UK

Department for Transport data used for low-traffic schemes revised down

The schemes restrict through-traffic in residential streets to make them quieter and safer.

The Independent UK

‘Government plans to close all rail ticket offices,’ claims RMT boss

Exclusive: ‘No ticket office will exist on the national railway network if Grant Shapps’ plan goes forward’

The Independent UK

Doncaster Sheffield airport to close permanently, despite Liz Truss vowing to protect it

New PM promised to ‘protect this airport and this infrastructure’

The Independent UK

Government bans councils from enforcing 15mph speed limits

Department for Transport rejects request from City of London amid concern about speedometer accuracy

Manchester Evening News

Metrolink's secret bailout plan revealed - but they won't say how much it'll cost

The M.E.N. has asked GMCA and TfGM for the figures and exact costing

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