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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It will take more than 600m a year to boost UK industrial competitiveness | Nils Pratley

The UK government introduced a scheme to cut electricity bills for select manufacturers, but many industries feel overlooked and under-supported.
#fuel-prices
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK news

UK drivers ditch cars for walking and cycling amid fuel price crisis

Many British drivers are opting to walk or cycle more due to rising fuel prices, with significant shifts in travel behavior reported.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Meath bus company urging coach operators to 'strike' this Wednesday as fuel prices remain high

James Carolan will not run buses on April 15 in protest of high fuel prices.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

UK drivers ditch cars for walking and cycling amid fuel price crisis

Many British drivers are opting to walk or cycle more due to rising fuel prices, with significant shifts in travel behavior reported.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Meath bus company urging coach operators to 'strike' this Wednesday as fuel prices remain high

Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

The UK currently has no immediate fuel shortages, but energy policy changes are forthcoming due to rising global energy prices.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

A decade on from Brexit, Britain still flounders without a place in the world | Letters

Brexit has left the UK divided and unhappy, with both supporters and opponents feeling unfulfilled and uncertain about the future.
#electric-buses
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

Travel
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

This little-known train journey is one of the world's best - and right here in the North of England

The Northern Belle offers luxurious train journeys across the UK, combining fine dining and scenic views, reminiscent of 1930s rail travel.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
London
fromianVisits
2 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces potential disruptions due to strikes and ongoing issues with passenger safety and service upgrades.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Northlander train service announces expected fares | CBC News

Northlander train fares will be about 10% higher than current bus rates, with a projected annual ridership of 40,000 to 60,000 by 2041.
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

UK government accelerates autonomous vehicle development funding | Computer Weekly

The CAM Pathfinder programme is seen as key to realizing the industry's potential, addressing challenges in bringing CAM vehicles to market and providing funding for world-first technologies.
London startup
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
#nuclear-power
London startup
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Investors are going nuclear to keep UK's AI datacenters fed

Investors are increasingly funding nuclear power as a sustainable solution for the UK's datacenter energy needs.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Investors are going nuclear to keep UK's AI datacenters fed

Investors are increasingly funding nuclear power as a sustainable solution for the UK's datacenter energy needs.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

More trains to be added in two timetable boosts

Southeastern Railway will enhance its timetable in 2026 with additional peak-hour and weekday services across various routes.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

London's data centre surge is creating a capacity squeeze for businesses across the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's data centre market is expanding rapidly due to rising demand, but securing timely access to infrastructure is becoming increasingly challenging for businesses.
#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Government urged to drill in the North Sea to boost oil and gas production - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

OEUK highlighted that natural gas extracted from the North Sea has a significantly lower emissions footprint compared to imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), which often involves more environmentally taxing transportation and processing methods.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

British Steel on track to be fully nationalised within weeks

British Steel operates the last two remaining blast furnaces in the UK but it is still economically controlled by the Chinese company, which bought it out of insolvency in early 2020.
UK politics
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
London startup

OpenAI says energy costs and regulation hold back major UK investment

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of donations on reporting critical issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

HS2 trains could run slower' to cut costs on embattled project

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

HS2 trains could run slower' to cut costs on embattled project

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
#hs2
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

HS2 speeds could be cut as government seeks to rein in spiralling costs

The government is considering reducing HS2 train speeds to save costs and avoid delays on the high-speed rail project.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

HS2 speeds could be cut as government seeks to rein in spiralling costs

The government is considering reducing HS2 train speeds to save costs and avoid delays on the high-speed rail project.
London food
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

Inside the underrated neighbourhood powering a Northern city's creative boom

Ouseburn in Newcastle offers vibrant art, dining, and culture, making it a must-visit destination for creative exploration.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

CityFibre, AllPoints Fibre introduce multi-gigabit FTTP | Computer Weekly

AllPoints Fibre Networks launched multi-gigabit FTTP services on its Aquila platform through CityFibre partnership, enabling ISPs and resellers to target high-value customers with enhanced connectivity speeds.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Portal North Bridge opening next week means full, faster service for N.J. commuters

Portal North Bridge opens for passenger service next week, enabling faster train travel between New York and New Jersey with improved reliability and reduced commute times.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Regions from Teesside to Cornwall awarded up to 20m to boost innovation

Regions in England and Wales will receive up to £20 million each to boost innovation and local economic growth through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Universal Studios Bedford plans could depend on Croydon rail upgrade

A proposed Universal Studios theme park in Bedford necessitates significant upgrades to the congested railways in south London due to the Croydon Bottleneck.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Connectivity to the fore as Sunderland commits to 2035 digital strategy | Computer Weekly

Sunderland aims to ensure every resident thrives in a digital world by 2035 through its ambitious Smart City Programme.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Hit the north! UK datacentre focus shifts to M62 and points north | Computer Weekly

Of the UK's top 10 datacentre projects, only one - at East Havering in Essex, with projected capacity of more than 600MW - is in the London area. The remainder, totalling just under 4GW, are spread north from Oxfordshire, to Lincolnshire, North Wales, the north east and Scotland, most being sites that can tap into offshore wind or nuclear power.
London
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Network Rail's powerful campaign

Sit down with Hannah Bowler and the Story Catchers and Network Rail team where they discuss their wins at The Drum Awards for Marketing EMEA for their 'You vs Train' campaign. Hear about the success of the campaign, how changing behavior was its ultimate goal, and how they reached difficult target audiences.
Marketing
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mayor unveils 1.5bn People's Network' transport plan for South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire's transport system will be unified under public control as the People's Network, featuring electric buses, 25 new trams, and bike hire schemes with £1.5bn investment over five years.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Leeds director warns regeneration is now or 'never'

Leeds United director Peter Lowy urges government support for Elland Road regeneration, warning the development will never happen if it fails to materialize now.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

National Car Parks collapsed due to reduced demand from flexible working, high costs, and changing consumer habits.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Building a smarter London: How embedded systems are driving urban innovation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Embedded systems integrated into London's infrastructure enable real-time monitoring and intelligent decision-making, transforming transport, energy, and logistics to reduce costs and emissions.
London startup
fromSustainable Bus
4 weeks ago

Arriva to add 800+ new buses, half zero-emission, in 340m UK investment - Sustainable Bus

Arriva Group is investing £340m in the UK for new lower-emission buses and depot upgrades, starting with West Yorkshire.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The UAE Is Launching Its First Rail Network This Year-Here's What to Know

Etihad Rail will begin passenger services in 2026, initially linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah with phased expansion across all seven emirates.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK names first AI town, declines to comment on jobs impact

Barnsley will become the UK's first designated Tech Town, integrating AI across local services, education, and businesses with government and industry support.
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
1 month ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
Deliverability
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The quiet infrastructure upgrade smart companies are making - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Email infrastructure decisions significantly impact business scalability, with privacy-first providers offering end-to-end encryption and data protection superior to standard free and legacy services.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We need to accept the cost': future of British Steel unclear as bills for government build up

British Steel's Scunthorpe operations are loss-making and under government control, incurring rising daily costs while future of furnaces, mills, and 4,000 jobs remains uncertain.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 5 Railroad Equipment & Railcar Leasing Stocks: Picks & Shovels of Logistics

The railroad industry is a logistics artery, but the companies supplying the equipment that moves freight are where the real money gets made. Locomotives, railcars, tank cars, and digital rail systems are the picks and shovels of modern logistics. These companies capture recurring revenue from manufacturing, leasing, and maintenance contracts, benefiting from regulatory replacement cycles, nearshoring tailwinds, and the simple reality that freight must move.
Business
Real estate
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

How London's Industrial Land Is Being Repurposed for Modern Logistics and Infrastructure

London must reconcile scarce industrial land and housing demand by adopting stacked mixed-use logistics, careful site engineering, and efficient last-mile planning.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Great British Railways gets its first long-distance trains as LNER reveals Class 897 interiors

LNER has unveiled the name and interior design of a new fleet of long-distance trains, which will be the first to carry the new Great British Railways branding when it launches in a few years time. LNER says demand on its East Coast Mainline route has continued to grow since the pandemic, with more than 24 million passengers travelling in 2024-25.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Gigabit accelerates across metro, rural UK | Computer Weekly

Gigaclear connected its first full-fibre customer in Kemble, Gloucestershire, delivering up to 900Mbps as part of the East Gloucestershire Project Gigabit rollout.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to transform UK's busiest station approved

Plans approved to build a 97m mixed-use tower over Liverpool Street station concourse, promising increased concourse capacity and accessibility while drawing heritage conservation opposition.
#rail-disruption
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

This northern town is officially the best place to live in the UK in 2026

Garrington Property Finders' annual ranking is described as an impartial, objective ranking based on publicly available data across 18 categories, including proximity to open space, National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the number of listed and period homes, air quality, and crime figures. A wide range of data sources is used, including those provided by the Office for National Statistics, the Department for Levelling Up, and Natural England.
Real estate
UK news
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Inside the UK's First Government-Backed Tech Town

Barnsley designated UK's first government-backed Tech Town to pilot AI integration across public services, education, businesses, and workforce upskilling.
#west-london-orbital
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the Elizabeth Line has changed Reading

The Elizabeth Line improved Reading's connectivity, attracted major employers to Station Hill, increased housing demand, and boosted trade for local businesses.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

New train stations part of 14bn UK government rail funding promise

The UK government has not said when the money will be made available or over what period. It had already announced 445m for rail projects in Wales at last June's spending review, and has now explained that money will go towards building each of the seven stations. Initial work on five of the south east stations will begin later this year, with construction on two of them beginning in 2029. While no timescales have been announced, it is expected that Magor and Undy will be the first station to be completed.
UK politics
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

2025 a record year for CityFibre | Computer Weekly

CityFibre delivered record revenue and EBITDA growth in 2025 driven by rapid consumer take-up, a Sky partnership, and nationwide 10Gbps XGS-PON rollout.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

North of England 2040? Andy Burnham backs plan for multi-city Olympics bid

Northern leaders propose a multi-city 2040 Olympic and Paralympic bid to regenerate the north, rebalance the economy, and redistribute major sporting events.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Transport Committee urges action to secure skills pipeline for UK transport manufacturing

UK transport manufacturing faces urgent skills shortages; the shift to cleaner technologies requires rapid reform of vocational training, apprenticeships and workforce development.
UK news
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Manchester focus: What does the city offer agencies and clients?

Manchester offers clients top creative talent, innovation, diverse agency types, strong media buying, cost-effective work and rapid turnaround rivaling London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Put north of England front and centre' of net zero strategy, Reeves urged

The Labour peer Julie Elliott said the north must be front and centre of the Treasury's growth strategy for clean energy. Analysis published by the business group Northern Powerhouse Partnership shows net zero accounts for a higher share of regional output in the north of England than it does across Britain, and the north accounts for just over a fifth of the country's net zero output.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

We survived HS2 now a huge pipeline backed by Reeves could split our farm in two'

A proposed 120-mile underground carbon dioxide pipeline threatens Cheshire farmland, raising landowner concerns despite government claims of industry modernisation, job creation and major decarbonisation investment.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Awards honour for sister rail firms

West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway won 2026 operator of the year after investing 1bn in new trains, equipment, depots and services.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK's first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend

A converted London Underground train will operate battery-only service using a 2,000kW fast-charger, recharging in 3.5 minutes and traveling up to 200 miles.
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