Extension plans submitted for Birmingham Airport
The extension of the Airport would see the creation of new food and retail outlets, seating and baggage areas
Birmingham Airport has maintained that plans to expand its current premises will help deal with an increasing volume of passengers.
A planning...
£15m terminal expansion plans for Birmingham International Airport
Transport hub reveals new plans to build larger departure lounge and revamp baggage capabilities
Birmingham Airport is planning a £15 million expansion of its terminal building which will include an expanded departure lounge and baggage area.
The transport hub lodged new...
HS2 To Cost Double Official Figure
According to the Department for Transport (DfT), the HS2 will be the most expensive railway in the world, costing a staggering £403m per mile.
The analysis came from Michael Byng, who created the method for pricing projects for Network Rail....
Campaigner To Take Ministers To Court Over Gender-Neutral Passports
Christie Elan-Cane has won permission to challenge the Home Office’s refusal to issue gender-neutral, or X passports.
The campaigner welcomed the decision by Mr Justice Gilbart in the high court in London that there would be a full judicial review of...
Brits In Thailand Could Face 10 Years In Prison For Vaping
A little-known ban on e-cigarettes in Thailand could see those who breach the law face 10 years behind bars.
Thailand is visited by more than a million British tourists every year, according to the Foreign Office, and the ban, which...
Government Plans to Keep Visa-Free Travel For EU Nationals
European Union nationals will remain able to pass freely into the UK without passports, under new Government plans. Those who wish to stay for work, study or to settle will still have to apply for permission.
It comes after the...
New Direct Flights To Amritsar
Air India has unveiled its second direct route between Birmingham and Amritsar, India.
The flights are to start from February 20 and will be the UK’s only direct service to the heart of the Punjab and home of the Golden...
New Identity for West Midlands Transport
The new identity of Transport for West Midlands is to all change with blue trams, red buses and orange trains the mayor has announced.
Earlier this month the city had the unveiling of one of the brand new blue trams...
Birmingham Labour Bus Summit – Have Your Say
On 7th of March the first ever Bus Summit will take place. The Labour council would like you to attend and hear your feedback on their plans.
The Shadow Transport Secretary, Andy McDonald MP, Birmigham City Council Leader, Ian Ward...
British Muslims Spread Universal Message of Peace with Bus Campaign
To coincide with one of the most auspicious months of the Islamic calendar and part of a number of events arranged by British Muslims, a four week nationwide bus campaign will be launched in the UK from Monday 5th...
