Chancellor announces billions in public transport investment
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Chancellor announces billions in public transport investment
Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds in funding for transport outside London, but also warns she has had to make difficult decisions ahead of her spending review next week.
The ÂŁ15.6 billion package for mayoral authorities includes funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, along with a renewed tram network in South Yorkshire and a new mass transit system in West Yorkshire.
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Andrew Bowie has branded Sir Keir Starmerâs reshuffle âthe shuffling of deck chairs on this Titanic of a governmentâ. The Shadow Scotland Secretary said the Prime Minister had âno confidenceâ in Chancellor Rachel Reeves, accusing him of creating a new role for Darren Jones to tighten his grip on economic policy. Bowie said Labour is âfailing on all frontsâ. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves arrives at Stormont for talks with Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Finance Minister John O'Dowd.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves shares positive news from the labour market data released today, noting 384,000 more jobs since she took office despite a slight unemployment increase. She acknowledges more work is needed to get everyone who can work back into employment.
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A double-decker bus in Manchester crashed into a low canal bridge, tearing off its roof and injuring 15 passengers, including children. The accident occurred at Barton Road and Trafford Road in Eccles, Salford, with three passengers seriously hurtâone in critical condition. Doorbell camera footage captured the shocking moment of impact. Locals rushed to aid victims before paramedics arrived. Residents say this dangerous bridge has caused multiple crashes before. Greater Manchester transport officials have now launched an urgent investigation into the recurring hazard.
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