Shift in policy in England would mean such Covid tests being replaced by cheaper lateral flow onesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said he wanted to scrap costly PCR tests for internatio…
Shapps criticised for remarks on wearing masks in enclosed spaces
Covid experts warn against complacency after transport secretary hails lack of face coverings at Tory conference eventCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageVaccinations have made people more confident to sit in enclosed spaces wit…
Grant Shapps will do ‘whatever it takes’ to fix lorry driver shortage
Issuing of short-term skilled worker visas not ruled out amid petrol supply concernsThe UK transport secretary, Grant Shapps, said he would “move heaven and earth” to solve the nationwide shortage of truck drivers that threatens fuel supplies at some p…
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Climate activists face prison for blocking M25 after injunction granted
Government wins high court ruling to deter Insulate Britain’s motorway-blocking protestsEnvironmental activists blocking the M25 face possible imprisonment after National Highways was granted an injunction against their protests, the transport secretar…
British Rail logo designer appalled by green makeover ‘mess’
Gerry Barney says updated branding, to be used by Great British Railways, uses too many coloursThe designer of the familiar British Rail logo has warned against government plans to revamp the symbol and dismissed an attempt to give it a green makeover…
Ministers plan legal action to stop Insulate Britain disrupting motorways
Priti Patel and Grant Shapps want injunction this week, which could lead to protesters being jailedPriti Patel and Grant Shapps are seeking a court injunction to stop environmental protesters from targeting major motorways after five days of tailbacks …
Stonehenge tunnel plans continue despite high court ruling
Highways England says it is proceeding with £1.7bn scheme after judge declared it unlawfulHighways England has said it is proceeding with plans to dig a tunnel near Stonehenge, despite the £1.7bn scheme being declared unlawful by the high court.The gov…
High court victory for Stonehenge campaigners as tunnel is ruled unlawful
Transport secretary Grant Shapps ‘acted irrationally and unlawfully’ when he approved the £1.7bn project, judge rulesCampaigners including archaeologists, environmental groups and druids have won a high court battle to prevent a controversial road proj…
Lack of quarantine at England’s borders ‘risks havoc of Covid variants’
Labour and medical experts question reliance on vaccination status and tests for arrivals from Europe, the US and elsewhereCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOpening England’s borders to let millions of people arriving from the…