Department for Transport
United Kingdom government ministerial department responsible for the English transport network
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business 2025-06-05 11:19
UK inflation figure overstated due to data blunder - The Office for National Statistics admitted that its inflation figure for April was inaccurately reported due to a mistake in vehicle excise duty data.
- The admission of a 0.1 percentage point overstatement raises questions about the reliability of inflation data in the UK.
- Consequently, this error may influence economic policy decisions, particularly by the European Central Bank regarding interest rates.
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business 2025-01-10 16:44
Elizabeth line breaks records with 500 million journeys – what does this mean for London? - Transport for London reports over 500 million passenger journeys on the Elizabeth line since May 2022.
- 90 percent of surveyed customers indicate that the new line positively affects their local area.
- The Elizabeth line's opening has facilitated job creation and housing development, marking a significant transformation for London's transportation network.
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politics 2024-11-28 16:02
Taxpayers face £135 million bill for rail workers' pay rise - The UK government confirmed a cost estimate of £135 million for rail workers' pay rises starting from July 2024.
- Ongoing rail strikes since July 2022 have cost taxpayers around £850 million.
- The substantial pay increases without conditions may lead to further negotiations and potential strikes in the future.
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society, politics, business 2024-08-14 17:56
Major Breakthrough in Train Drivers' Pay Dispute Signals End to Strikes - Department for Transport announces a major breakthrough in the pay row with train drivers.
- Aslef union leaders set to meet officials to discuss ongoing pay dispute.
- Progress made in talks could potentially end national rail strikes.
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