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£485m boost for TfL sparks hope for new Bakerloo trains amid criticism over budget shortfalls

The Government’s Budget means that Transport for London (TfL) can begin “exploring” the replacement of trains on the Bakerloo line, Sadiq Khan has said. The...
Economy

Mixed reactions across Teesside as Labour’s first budget promises green jobs but sparks austerity fears

Politicians across Teesside have given their immediate reactions to yesterday’s budget and it is very mixed. Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget as Chancellor of...
Economy

Budget 2024: North East mayor hails ‘biggest transfer of powers’ in a generation

The North East’s mayor has hailed the “biggest transfer of powers and resources” to the region in a generation, after a major funding change...
Bradford & Keighley

Almost 50 new cuts or savings to be discussed at meeting of Council bosses

Council bosses have proposed almost 50 cuts or money-generating measures in a bid to reduce its overspend by more than £33 million. Raising almost £600,000...
Economy

Sadiq Khan launches £4.8M plan as London’s rough sleeping crisis escalates

Sadiq Khan has warned that rough sleeping in London will “get worse before it gets better”, as he pursues his goal of ending street...
Economy

North East bus passengers’ fury as Keir Starmer confirms £2 fare cap to rise in 2025

Bus passengers across the North East face a jump in ticket prices, after confirmation that the Government will increase the £2 fare cap. Sir Keir...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford Council committee to discuss latest savings proposals

On 5 November Bradford Council's Executive committee will discuss the latest savings proposals that are being brought forward as part of the plan to...
Economy
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Sadiq Khan halves funding request for London transport, sees £250m from Labour as a ‘win’

Sadiq Khan has halved the minimum amount of money he is asking for from the Labour Government to fund major transport projects over the...
Bradford & Keighley

Charges to be introduced at Ilkley Lido car park from November

Parking charges will be introduced at one of the District’s most popular attractions next month. Parking charges will go live at the Denton Road Car...
Economy

Minister responds to North East child poverty crisis as campaigners plead for urgent action in budget

A minister has promised Labour has “a lot to come” in the fight against child poverty, as North East campaigners pleaded with the Government...
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