Biggest day of strikes in over a decade begins – as teachers, train drivers and civil servants walk out | Politics News
Hundreds of thousands of workers are going on strike, in what will be the biggest day of industrial action in
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The trucks ditching diesel and drivers
A hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, HVS, has been awarded £6.6m of government funding to develop a zero-emission, autonomous HGV for
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Bath: Drivers could be charged to enter city centre
At a meeting of the council’s corporate scrutiny panel on 25 January, Mr Furse said: “Many residents in and around
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Can mandatory cognitive testing for older drivers help prevent car crashes?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that motor vehicle collisions
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Channel migrants: Truck drivers protest over rise in fines
The fine for entering the UK with stowaways will increase from £2,000 to £10,000 per person. Read more BBC News
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First MoT could be delayed to cut costs for drivers
Testing cars after four years – rather than three – would not affect road safety, the government says. Read more
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70,000 university staff to join train drivers, civil servants and teachers in coordinated day of strikes | Politics News
Tens of thousands of university staff will join other sectors in strikes on 1 February. In an ongoing dispute over
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Train drivers to go on strike in February
The train drivers’ union Aslef has rejected a pay offer for its members. Read more BBC News Now retrieving an
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Train drivers’ union rejects pay offer and members will go ahead with fresh strike action | Business News
Train drivers are to strike on 1 and 3 February after their union rejected a pay offer, Aslef announced. The
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Drivers and garages facing 'pandemic of potholes'
Garages in Scotland have reported a significant increase in wheel damage from potholes. BBC News Now retrieving an image set.
Read morePush to make drivers report cats hit in road accidents
Campaigners want the law changed so injured cats have to be reported, in line with other animals. Read more BBC
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Train drivers offered pay rise in bid to end strikes
The Rail Delivery Group says its offer would see wages for drivers rise by £5,000 by the end of 2023.
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Drivers warned of M42 closure for HS2 bridge work
The motorway will be closed for more than nine days, beginning with the southbound side on Friday. Read more BBC
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Train drivers announce new January strike date
Workers across 15 rail companies will walk out, adding to strikes already announce by the RMT union. Read more BBC
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Cars stolen while drivers left them defrosting in West Lothian
The drivers had left their cars after switching them on to let the heaters defrost windows. Read more BBC News
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UK weather: Drivers warned as snow and ice alerts continue
The cold snap continues and snow turns to ice in many places across the UK. Read more BBC News Now
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Racism and discrimination are fundamental drivers of health disparities worldwide, finds new series of studies
Discrimination occurs everywhere, adversely affecting mental and physical health across all ages, contributing to health inequities. Credit: The Lancet Racism,
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Amazon offers ‘thanks’ to drivers via Alexa – just as it’s sued over withheld tips | Science & Tech News
Amazon is inviting customers to use Alexa to “thank my driver” for deliveries during the busy holiday period, just as
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UK weather: Drivers warned of risks as Arctic blast begins
Motorists are being urged to take precautions amid cold weather alerts and warnings across the UK. Read more BBC News
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Train strikes: Drivers to walk out in pay row
Passengers face further disruption with 11 rail companies being affected by the long-running dispute. Read more BBC News Now retrieving
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