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More BA jobs to go after £292m lossBritish Airways is to cut an extra 1,200 jobs, taking the total reduction to 4,900 by next year, it was revealed.
Driver shortage threat to trainsPassengers have been warned not to travel on a busy rail route on Sunday because of a lack of available train drivers.
More car dealers close in recessionInsolvencies among UK car dealers have doubled this year, according to a new report.
Minister hails electric car projectA £9 million project to develop a new, all-electric affordable urban car has been announced.
Fare evasion costs Tube £3 millionFare evasion on the Tube has cost London Underground nearly £3 million in lost revenue in the last 12 months, according to new figures.
- Olympics may cause tourism slump
The expected tourist boom from the 2012 Olympic Games could turn into a visitor slump, tour operators have warned.
Wrong kind of broadcast at stationCommuters used to hearing announcements about leaves on the line and late-running trains have received a tannoy broadcast with a difference.
Christmas wonderland... in KentA Christmas wonderland deep in the heart of the Garden of England is a far cry from the "cr*pland" which caused a seasonal storm last year.
Pupils on 'world's shortest flight'Children living on a remote Scottish island are to hitch a lift to school on what is said to be the world's shortest flight.
- Hint at high-speed rail network
The prospect of a possible east-west high-speed rail (HSR) line as well as a north-south one has been put forward by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.
- OAP bus pass extra cash ruled out
The Government has ruled out any extra money for the bus pass scheme which allows over-60s free off-peak use of any bus in the country.
BA crews to work rota until hearingBritish Airways cabin crews have agreed "unwillingly" to work the new schedules brought in by the airline until a full trial of the dispute next year.
Travelodge opens seven new hotelsA budget hotel chain is to open seven new hotels in the coming weeks, creating 150 jobs.
'Cash for bangers' boosts car salesNew car sales soared last month as buyers continued to take advantage of the Government's "cash for bangers" car scrappage scheme.
BA cabin crew launch legal actionBritish Airways cabin crew have launched legal action against changes which they say will harm the health and well-being of both staff and passengers.
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