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Rail fares in England are set to significantly increase in price next month.

A change to airport liquid security rules has been delayed by a year after several major airports - including Manchester Airport - are unable to meet the deadline to install new scanning technology. The Government initially set a deadline of June 1 2024, but many airports will not have the technology in place in time.

More than two years since the cost of living crisis began to bite, families are still facing tough decisions about their money. While inflation may have slowed down from its fiercest spike, bills are still on the rise.

Train drivers from five train companies have decided to keep striking for six more months in the long-running dispute over pay and conditions..

Millions of train tickets are on sale with up to 50 per cent off from today.

Autonomous cars enabling drivers not to concentrate on the road will be used in the UK from 2026, according to Transport Secretary Mark Harper.

Ben Shephard appeared to struggle to get a word in edgeways as he and Kate Garraway tackled Transport Secretary Mark Harper over the Prime Minister's decision to scrap HS2 from Birmingham to Manchester. The MP appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (October 5) after it was announced on Wednesday (October 4) by Rishi Sunak at the end of the Conservative Party Conference.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he was 'proud' of the decision to cut HS2 to Manchester - and shrugged off criticism from ex-Tory Prime Minister David Cameron and former Chancellor George Osborne. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak used his speech at the Conservative Party conference on Wednesday to confirm he has axed Phases 2a and 2b of the high-speed railway.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recorded a video message saying he was scrapping HS2 to Manchester around three days before he formerly made the announcement, according to reports today.

Hundreds of rail services will be cancelled on Wednesday as train drivers across the country go on strike.

Putting in place “blanket” 20mph speed limits means drivers are less likely to slow down on roads where there is a school or children are playing, the Transport Secretary has said.

The government has awarded Avanti West Coast a new long-term contract to run services between Manchester and London. Avanti, which replaced Virgin Trains in December 2019, had been monitored by the government after passengers faced a host of problems last year.

Train drivers are to stage fresh strikes that will hit the Conservative party’s annual conference next month in their long-running dispute over pay.

It might be the start of a new school year today, but holidaymakers are still jetting off to soak up the last of the sunshine. If you are flying to your destination then it’s important to check the status of your flight on the day.

A teacher stranded in Italy who budgeted for a three-day break said 'it's been grim' after her flight was delayed by a WEEK due to a fault with the UK’s air traffic control system.

Severe disruption has gripped terminals in Manchester Airport with 'tearful' passengers forced to sleep on the floor amid piles of luggage.

Train operators are offering free travel for customers trying to return home from their holidays after air traffic control issues caused chaos across the UK.

The possibility that Monday’s air traffic control fault was caused by an inputting error by a French airline has not been ruled out by Downing Street. Yesterday, a technical error caused air travel chaos as flight plans had to be input manually by controllers.

Hundreds of flights across the UK have been cancelled and delayed over the past two days leaving passengers stranded and throwing holiday plans into chaos.

Manchester Airport is preparing for a busy day in the aftermath of chaos caused by the air traffic control glitch. Passengers are being warned to expect busy terminals than usual today (August 29) as airlines deal with a backlog caused by Monday's NATS air traffic issue.

The HS2 programme has been given an “unachievable” rating by the official infrastructure watchdog.

Politicians, unions and, most importantly, long-suffering passengers had their say today after much-criticised train operating company TransPennine Express was brought under Government control.

After months of delays and cancellations TransPennine Express has been brought under government control. Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced this morning (Thurs) that the train operator's contract has not been renewed or extended, with services to be brought in to the Department for Transport’s Operator of Last Resort (OLR) from May 28.

Andy Burnham has vowed to 'restore trust' in train services for 'long-suffering passengers' following the announcement that TransPennine Express would be brought under government control.

The Transport Secretary has caused a stir after accusing rail unions of 'cynically targeting' major events to cause disruption.

Calls have been made to abolish the contact extension for TransPennine Express as service cancellations have 'failed passengers' in the north of England.

Millions of pounds are to be invested to improve the 'most dangerous roads' in the north west - including a busy main road in Salford, near Manchester city centre.

Avanti West Coast has announced a ticket discount trial to services to and from Manchester in a bid to boost passenger numbers.

Greater Manchester is expected to face a 20-year wait for HS2 trains after the latest delay to the controversial rail link with London was confirmed by the Government.

The government is set to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid vaccinations for NHS and social care workers, according to reports.

#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/PdZ0uYQmCk— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 29, 2020I: PM stands firm over rebellion #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/6m67OMoUZc— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) November 29, 2020Mark Harper, chair of the Covid Recovery Group of Conservative MPs, has urged the Prime Minister to demonstrate how the restrictions “are going to be effective and show us the cost”, according to .Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the

with reports today that it will include a continued ban on household mixing and more areas in the highest category of restrictions.But Mr Johnson faces the threat of a backbench rebellion as dozens of Tory MPs have said they will not back the measures without scientific evidence they 'will save more lives than they cost'.A letter from the Covid recovery group (CRG) is said to have been signed by 70 Conservative MPs.Only the chairs Mark Harper and Steve Baker have been publicly identified so