Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens After Years of Work
Melbourne's long-awaited Metro Tunnel finally opens, promising to transform the city's transport network. Discover the new stations, service changes, and what it means for your commute.
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Lower Thames Crossing gets £891m funding for 2026 start
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £891m funding for Lower Thames Crossing, with construction starting in 2026. The 14.5-mile route will feature Britain's longest road tunnel.
Public Consultation on Permanent Lower Road Cycleway
Southwark Council consults Londoners on making the Lower Road cycleway permanent. Have your say on the future of this key cycling route before the December 14 deadline.
Tourist Tax Introduced for Overnight Stays in England
The government announces a new visitor levy for England, allowing mayors to charge for overnight stays to fund local transport and tourism infrastructure. Discover the impact.
Heathrow's £33bn Third Runway Approved
The UK government has selected Heathrow Airport's £33 billion third runway plan, a major infrastructure project requiring M25 re-routing and village demolition. Read the full details.
Six killed in Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv
A massive Russian assault on Kyiv's energy infrastructure leaves six dead and 14 injured as US-brokered peace negotiations commence. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Is London's £1.7bn DLR Extension the Wrong Choice?
Analysis reveals the Thamesmead DLR extension may be a poor investment, costing £1.7bn for limited gains. Discover why a West London project offers better value for taxpayers and growth.
Fifa's $1bn Saudi deal for global football pitches
Fifa partners with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, pledging $1bn for discounted stadium loans to developing nations. Explore the growing ties shaping football's future.
Government backs £49bn Heathrow expansion plan
The UK government is set to approve Heathrow's controversial £49bn third runway, opting for the airport's ambitious proposal over a rival bid. The decision comes despite airline warnings over soaring costs.
Tech consulting market set to exceed £312bn by 2026
The technology consulting market is booming, set to grow 7% and surpass £312bn in 2026. Discover how the Big Four and AI are driving this surge in business spending.
Abu Zafar: London's 'Bicycle Mayor' Dies at 74
Tributes pour in for Abu Zafar, London's pioneering 'Bicycle Mayor' who championed cycling for four decades. Discover his remarkable legacy and impact on UK cycling infrastructure.
UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
London office shortage threatens 2.2m jobs
London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.
Reeves funds DLR extension to Thamesmead in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves greenlights DLR extension to Thamesmead, set to create 10,000 jobs and unlock 30,000 new homes in major London transport upgrade.
Russia boosts defences against Ukrainian strikes
Moscow passes new laws to protect critical infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks, deploying reservists and imposing internet blackouts. Explore the Kremlin's response to the escalating conflict.
Cloudflare outage takes down major websites
A major Cloudflare outage left sites like Google, YouTube, and Bet365 inaccessible. Discover the cause and what it reveals about internet fragility. Read the full analysis.
Cloudflare outage hits X, Spotify and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning caused widespread disruptions to platforms including X, Spotify and ChatGPT, affecting thousands of users. Discover the full story.
Cloudflare outage downs X, Spotify and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday caused widespread disruption to popular services including X, Spotify and ChatGPT, affecting thousands of users across the UK and globally.
Cloudflare outage sparks global internet errors
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
X and Cloudflare down for thousands of users
Social media platform X and web infrastructure giant Cloudflare suffered a major outage, disrupting thousands of users and impacting services like OpenAI and Facebook. Get the latest updates.
Camden junction redesign divides traders and cyclists
Camden Council proposes Dutch-style cycle junction after 15 crashes in 5 years. Local traders fear business impact while cyclists welcome safety improvements. Have your say in the consultation.
Louvre closes gallery due to structural weaknesses
The Louvre Museum closes its Campana gallery due to critical structural weaknesses, weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the museum's mounting challenges.
LSEG Bids for UK Digital Gilt Contract
London Stock Exchange Group enters race for UK's digital gilt settlement contract, marking significant blockchain adoption in financial markets. Discover the implications.
£5.3bn FTSE 250 Infrastructure Merger Agreed
HICL Infrastructure and TRIG agree a £5.3bn merger to form the UK's largest listed infrastructure firm. Discover the details and market impact.
Ukraine signs Greek gas deal as Russia attacks infrastructure
Greece agrees to supply US LNG to Ukraine through 2026, bolstering energy security as Russian strikes cripple power plants. Zelenskyy's European tour focuses on winter defences.
UK roads to shrink for cyclist safety
New government guidance mandates narrower road lanes to prevent dangerous overtaking of cyclists. Discover how this change will affect Britain's roads and drivers.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine railways surge 300%
Ukraine reports threefold increase in railway attacks as Russia targets critical infrastructure. Over 800 assaults recorded in 2025 alone, causing $1bn in damage.
Russia launches 'wicked' 430-drone attack on Kyiv
President Zelenskyy condemns Russia's massive overnight assault on Ukraine, which used 430 drones and 18 missiles. At least four killed, dozens wounded. Urgent calls for strengthened air defence.
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