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It's been a strange old week for cyclists in the UK, as some rather infuriating comments from the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps published in a certain tabloid led to a vicious and sometimes disturbing narrative playing out on social media, radio and even nation television. Why on earth has Shapps seemingly sought to undo the good work done by the Government to encourage cycling since the start of the pandemic by whipping people up into a frenzy about cycling registration, insurance and even (though he now denies having said this) number plates? We're joined by Cycling UK's Duncan Dollimore to dissect this disappointing diatribe. For our second segment, we're talking to our own Matt Page and Stepan Aubrecht, two hardy souls who recently completed the brutal London Edinburgh London audax cycling event. How do you get yourself through a 1,500km ride? If you fancy taking on some serious cycling endurance challenges yourself then we'd recommend listening up… Matt was the first to finish in a staggering 69 hours, while Stepan broke his bike at the halfway point, bought a new frame, built it up and still finished with time to spare! Laka bicycle insuranceCollective bicycle cover by Laka exists to rewrite the rules of insurance so it's something people stand with, not against. Laka has been voted best cycle insurance provider for the last four years running - no excess, no depreciation, no contract, no funky fine-print and a 5-star-customer service.To find out more visit: Laka.coOffer code: ROADCCPOD30 for 30 days free bicycle insurance (new customers only)

Proof of having enough cash is not the only new requirement, with Spain saying British entrants may have to provide a range of documents when entering the country under new rules introduced because of Brexit. I Striking rail workers were yesterday accused of demanding pay rises ‘at the point of a gun' amid claims that some drivers already earn over £100,000 a year.Ahead of yet more stoppages this week, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps angrily insisted that drivers and other rail workers already had ‘generous salaries … paid for by the public'.But union leaders were prepared to ‘punish commuters' and stoke inflation by demanding even more, he added. A writer and coach has revealed how she faced a backlash over a viral letter in which she said: 'I'm not oppressed because I'm black'.Africa Brooke, 29, who lives in London, spoke to the Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett about her views on race, and what it really means to be oppressed for his popular podcast. The Southern Co-Op chain is facing a legal challenge to its 'Orwellian' and 'unlawful' use of facial recognition cameras.Privacy rights group Big Brother Watch claimed supermarket staff could add people to a secret 'blacklist' without them knowing. Stonewall has been criticised for claiming that children as young as two can recognise if they are transgender and that nurseries should teach that idea.The row was triggered when the LGBT charit y shared an article on social media headlined ‘My 4-year-old is gender nonconforming – but her nursery doesn't respect that.

As the UK sees record breaking temperatures, the government is having to respond to both the immediate effects of the heat and prepare for the future effects of climate change. Today's Nick Robinson spoke to BBC's Climate and Environment Editor Justin Rowlatt, Labour's Ed Milliband, and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. (Image Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

On the show: -Tom Tugendhat is out of the Tory leadership race and Rishi Sunak remains in poll position -Britain prepares for another day of extreme heat and travel disruption -Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins live

Concerns electric vehicles still won't be affordable for many by 2035 when ACT bans sale of new petrol cars UK Proposes Law To Switch Off EV Home Chargers During Peak Hours The ACT government yesterday became the first Australian jurisdiction to name the date for the end of sales of new fossil fuel-burning cars. The ban is set to begin in 2035, meaning car dealers will be unable to sell any new cars that contain an internal combustion engine from then. The ACT government signalled its intention to ban the sale of new petrol cars last year, when it signed up to the COP26 declaration to accelerate the transition to 100 per cent zero-emission vehicles. What will happen when Government controls when you can charge your vehicle? Can we trust the direction of the Renewable Energy Economy? The United Kingdom plans to pass legislation that will see EV home and workplace chargers being switched off at peak times to avoid blackouts. Announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the proposed law stipulates that electric car chargers installed at home or at the workplace may not function for up to nine hours a day to avoid overloading the national electricity grid. As of May 30, 2022, new home and workplace chargers being installed must be “smart” chargers connected to the internet and able to employ pre-sets limiting their ability to function from 8 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 10 pm. However, users of home chargers will be able to override the pre-sets should they need to, although it's not clear how often they will be able to do that. In addition to the nine hours a day of downtime, authorities will be able to impose a “randomized delay” of 30 minutes on individual chargers in certain areas to prevent grid spikes at other times. This is just my opinion. J Fallon Apple Music J Fallon Spotify J Fallon YouTube The Slippery Slope Apple Podcasts The Slippery Slope YouTube The Slippery Slope Stitcher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason-fallon/message

BONUS: Iain Dale is joined on his LBC show by Conservative leadership candidate and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

Interviews with three Conservative leadership hopefuls: Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Tom Tugendhat and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Sophy and team on discussions of tax and spending plans from three of those hoping to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be reaching the end of the road as support for him to stay in the role collapses. Previously loyal supporters like Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Home Secretary Priti Patel joined many of their colleagues in calling for him to step down. Even the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nadhim Zahawi, only appointed twenty-four hours earlier, has agreed that it is time for Johnson to leave. The 1922 Committee, which decides the rules under which the Parliamentary Conservative Members act, has hinted that at its next meeting it may consider changing its rules to allow for more than one vote of confidence a year to take place as is the case currently. Johnson remains defiant, commenting that he will still be leader at the time of the next General Election, a claim which now appears ludicrous given his crumbling support. Michael Gove, the levelling up minister, was dismissed from his post yesterday for disloyalty. Gove was one of the most senior members of the cabinet, and his departure will further weaken Johnson's position. Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is battling to remain in office, shrugging off calls for his resignation after a slew of officials resigned from his government. Sky News reports a total of 38 MPs have quit.A delegation of senior politicians, including the new Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Welsh Secretary Simon Hart and Policing Minister Kit Malthouse and Chief Whip Chris Heaton-Harris, met Johnson at his Downing Street office to press him to resign.New education secretary Michele Donelan, who was only appointed into the role last night following Nadhim Zahawi's elevation to chancellor, is also understood to have been among the group in Number 10 calling for the PM to resign. The Times reports UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has also sided with the group calling for Johnson to go.Johnson reportedly told the group he would not resign, suggesting his departure could lead to an early election and defeat for the party. Sources tell ITV News that the PM said the chaos of a leadership contest would generate overwhelming pressure to call an election.Earlier Wednesday (Thursday NZ time), members of the opposition Labour Party showered Johnson with shouts of "Go! Go!" during the weekly ritual of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons as critics argued the leader's days were numbered following his poor handling of sexual misconduct allegations against a senior official.But more damningly, members of Johnson's own Conservative Party — wearied by the many scandals he has faced — also challenged their leader, with one asking whether there was anything that might prompt him to resign."Frankly … the job of the prime minister in difficult circumstances, when he's been handed a colossal mandate, is to keep going," Johnson replied with the bluster he has used to fend off critics throughout nearly three years in office. "And that's what I'm going to do."His fellow Conservatives listened quietly and offered little support.Johnson is known for his ability to wiggle out of tight spots, managing to remain in power despite suggestions that he was too close to party donors, that he protected supporters from bullying and corruption allegations, and that he misled Parliament about parties in government offices that broke Covid-19 lockdown rules.He hung on even when 41 per cent of Conservative lawmakers voted to oust him in a no-confidence vote last month and formerly loyal lieutenants urged him to quit.But recent revelations that Johnson knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a lawmaker before he promoted the man to a senior position in his government have pushed him to the brink.Many of his fellow Conservatives were concerned that Johnson no longer had the moral authority to govern at a time when difficult decisions are needed to address soaring food and energy prices, rising Covid-19 infections and the war in Ukraine. Others worry that he may now be a liability at the ballot box. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Photo / APFormer Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who helped trigger the current crisis when he resigned Tuesday night, captured the mood of many lawmakers when he said Johnson's actions threatened to undermine the integrity of the Conservative Party and the British government."At some point we have to conclude that enough is enough," he told fellow lawmakers. "I believe that point is now."Johnson's grilling in Parliament was the first of two Wednesday. He was also questioned by a committee of senior lawmakers.Under current party rules, another no-confidence vote cannot be held for another 11 months, but party members can change that rule.Months of discontent over Johnson's judgment and ethics erupted when Javid and Treasury chief Rishi Sunak resigned within minutes of each other on Tuesday evening. The two heavyweights of...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain faces the second of three national railway strikes Thursday after new negotiations between union and employers ended in deadlock.The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union accused the government of “wrecking” Wednesday's talks and said the 24-hour walkout by 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff would go ahead as planned. The union's action this week is Britain's biggest and most disruptive railway strike for 30 years.Rail infrastructure company Network Rail said it was “disappointed that the RMT have again chosen to walk away from negotiations. We remain available for talks, day or night.”The union held a daylong strike on Tuesday that brought the U.K. rail network to a crawl, with only a fifth of passenger services running. Another walkout is planned for Saturday.The dispute centers on pay, working conditions and job security as Britain's train companies aim to cut costs and staffing after two years in which emergency government funding kept them afloat.The strike pits the union against 13 privately owned train-operating companies and the government-owned National Rail. While Britain's Conservative government insists it is not involved in the dispute, the union notes that it plays a major role in the heavily regulated industry.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has put blame for the strike squarely on the union.The railway union's leader, General Secretary Mick Lynch, said the government had “wrecked these negotiations by not allowing Network Rail to withdraw their letter threatening redundancy for 2,900 of our members.”He said there could not be a settlement unless the government agreed to “unshackle” the train companies and let them offer the union better terms than the 3% pay raise on the table so far. Britain's inflation rate hit 9.1% in May, as Russia's war in Ukraine squeezes supplies of energy and food staples, even as post-pandemic consumer demand is soaring.The government warned that big raises would spark a wage-price spiral driving inflation even higher.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the union's claim he had meddled was “a total lie.”“I have had absolutely nothing to do with either the issuing of a letter from Network Rail, the employer, to the RMT — or any request to withdraw it,” he said.Unions have told the country to brace for more as workers face the worst cost-of-living squeeze in more than a generation. Lawyers are planning a walkout, and unions representing teachers and postal workers both plan to consult their members about possible actions.- by Jill Lawless, AP

Britain is facing its biggest rail strikes in decades after last-minute talks between a union and train companies failed to reach a settlement over pay and job security.Up to 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff are due to walk out for three days this week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The strike is expected to shut down most of the rail network across the country, with London Underground subway services also hit by a walkout on Tuesday.The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union branded employers' latest offer “unacceptable” and said “the strike action scheduled this week will go ahead.”Secretary-General Mick Lynch said rail companies had “proposed pay rates that are massively under the relevant rates of inflation, coming on top of the pay freezes of the past few years.”Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the strike would cause “mass disruption,” with only about 20% of services able to operate.Shapps placed blame for the strike squarely on unions, which he said were resisting much-needed changes to make the railways “fit for the post-COVID world.”“This strike is not about pay,” Shapps told lawmakers. “It's about outdated unions opposing progress.”U.K. passenger numbers remain below pre-COVID-19 levels, and train companies, which were kept afloat with government support during the pandemic, are seeking to cut costs and staffing.Unions have urged the government to get involved to resolve the dispute. They accuse Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative administration of standing on the sidelines so it can blame unions, and the left-of-center opposition Labour Party, for the disruption.Unions say the government, which sets the rules for train companies and owns infrastructure operator Network Rail, has not given the firms enough flexibility to offer a substantial pay increase.“The dead hand of this Tory government is all over this dispute,” said Lynch, the union chief.Unions are warning of a summer of strikes as soaring inflation hits the pay packets of workers across the economy.Millions of people in Britain, like those across Europe, are seeing their cost of living soar. Salaries have not kept pace with inflation, which has hit 9% and is forecast to rise further, as Russia's war in Ukraine squeezes supplies of energy and food staples including wheat. Prices were already rising before the war, as the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic fueled strong consumer demand.Lynch said he expected other sectors to strike later this year.“I think there are going to be many unions that are balloting across the country because people can't take it anymore,” he told Sky News. "We've got people doing full-time jobs who are having to take state benefits and use food banks. That is a national disgrace.”Treasury minister Simon Clarke said workers should get “a sensible pay increase,” but that too big a raise would spark a wage-price spiral driving inflation even higher.Compounding the travel misery in the U.K., Heathrow Airport said it was asking airlines flying from Terminals 2 and 3 to cut 10% of flights on Monday. The request came after reports emerged Friday of a huge backlog of baggage at the London airport.Several European airports have scrapped flights in an attempt to reduce delays. Budget airline easyJet said Monday it was “consolidating” flights because of “operational issues” at airports including London Gatwick and Amsterdam's Schiphol, which have both cut the number of flights they will handle over the summer. EasyJet didn't say how many flights would be affected.- by Jill Lawless, AP

The worst train strikes in 30 years are going ahead this week, as members of the RMT Union take industrial action against plans to cut more than two thousand jobs, while calling for better pay.It's thought just one in five trains will run on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in what's been called the biggest outbreak of industrial action on the railways for a generation.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has suggested the strikes are a ‘stunt' being carried out ‘for effect', and claimed face-to-face discussions between the government and unions don't lead to resolutions.We hear from Mick Lynch, Secretary General of the RMT Union about why they are striking, and the Evening Standard's Business Editor Jonathan Prynn takes a look at how the strikes will hit London's economy, and how much more travel disruption the capital can take.Follow us on Twitter for more news @EveningStandard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interviews with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and RMT union General Secretary Mick Lynch. This week we're focusing on the nationwide train strikes that will see mass disruption as railway workers walkout to demand big pay rises given the cost of living crisis.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

Leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off todays show to discuss Lord Geidt quitting his role as Boris Johnson's ethics adviser and why Rwanda deportation flights could be held up for a year by judges despite Dominic Raab's plot to ignore their efforts. Dr Charles Levinson joins shortly after to discuss growing frustrations over an increasing shortage of doctors and lack of appointments. Chief Travel Correspondent at The Independent Simon Calder returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the never ending travel chaos as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urged workers today not to follow 'militant' unions before a three-day walkout, and Social Policy Analyst and Writer Rakib Ehsan closes the show to discuss how EU fanatics are damaging Britain's withstanding in the commonwealth amidst the Rwanda migrant plan. All that and so much more, so tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After much speculation, photos have emerged of PM Boris Johnson drinking at a Downing Street lockdown event. Also, the Elizabeth Line is finally open! Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Sir Dave Thompson QPM and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps join Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.

Matt Chorley sits down for an exclusive interview with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to discuss Planes, Trains and Automobiles.....and Ferries too.PLUS: Danny Finkelstein and David Aaronovitch on Elon Musk and the use of anonymous sources in political journalism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Speakers Corner Steve is back with us for our weekend look through some of the news stories we couldn't ignore! Expect straight talking and free speech in abundance as we discuss Prince Harry shamefully missing his grandfathers memorial service, Brexit Britain and London ranks No 1 in global ranking of cities, criminal investigations begin after shock sacking of 800 staff by P&O Ferries, migrant workers in Qatar forced to pay out huge amounts in fees, another kick in the teeth for the brave grooming gang survivors in Rotherham as head detective cleared of any wrong doing, voting fraud warning in London borough of Tower Hamlets which has a history of election scandal. In the Ukraine Russia conflict Putin bans any mention of Roman Abramovich after the alleged poisoning of the billionaire, Russian troops flee Chernobyl with radiation sickness, Poland will end Russian energy imports by the end of the year and urges The EU to do the same and finally, British pub chain owner Tim Martin wants to turn Buckingham Palace into a Wetherspoons and says The Queen will always be welcome to pop in for a drink! Steve has been a regular face at the world famous Speakers Corner in Hyde Park for the past 20 years and is a passionate advocate of free speech. He stands against extremism and racism of all kinds. He positions himself in the middle politically, holding a mix of Right and Left wing views. Originally from the South Coast of England, Steve is a lifelong Atheist, an all round good egg and was also an active Brexiteer !! Follow Steve on Twitter https://twitter.com/SteveRightNLeft and on GETTR https://gettr.com/user/steve4reformuk Originally broadcast 2.4.22 Audio Podcast version available at ⁣https://heartsofoak.podbean.com/ and all major podcast directories. To sign up for our weekly email, find our social media, podcasts, video, livestreaming platforms and more go to https://heartsofoak.org/connect/ Please like, subscribe & share! Links to the stories from this episode London clings onto top spot in global cities ranking. The city came out on top for innovation in the Schroders index, reflecting its place as the favoured home of more ‘unicorn' companies - a startup company with a value of over $1 billion - than https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1588375/Brexit-news-london-schroders-index-top-spot-ranking-global-cities Prince Harry savaged as he skips Prince Philip memorial service reunion with Queen PRINCE HARRY has been accused of doing 'nothing but feeding his chickens' in California as he missed the memorial service for his grandfather, Prince Philip in London today. https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1587857/prince-harry-news-savaged-no-attendance-prince-philip-memorial-vn Criminal and civil investigations opened into P&O Ferries mass sacking of 800 staff - LBC The Insolvency Service has started formal criminal and civil investigations into the decision by P&O Ferries to sack nearly 800 workers, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps wrote on Twitter: "The Insolvency Service has reviewed P&O Ferries' actions and placed ... https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/criminal-civil-investigations-p-and-o-ferries-sack-800-staff Revealed: migrant workers in Qatar forced to pay billions in recruitment fees. The total cost incurred by Qatar's low-wage migrant workforce is likely to be far higher because workers from other labour-sending countries in south Asia and Africa also pay high fees. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/mar/31/migrant-workers-in-qatar-forced-to-pay-billions-in-recruitment-fees-world-cup Rotherham: Grooming gang detective cleared of misconduct https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-60940507 Voting fraud warning in Tower Hamlets ahead of local elections. A warning has been sounded over voting fraud in a London borough previously rocked by an election scandal. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/voting-fraud-tower-hamlets-local-elections-lutfur-rahman-kemi-badenoch-b991148.html Putin BANS any mention of Roman Abramovich on state media after the billionaire was poisoned. The move to write the Chelsea owner, 55, out of TV and news agency reports comes after the billionaire was 'poisoned' with a suspected chemical warfare agent in Kyiv early March. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10668793/Putin-BANS-mention-Roman-Abramovich-state-media-billionaire-poisoned.html Russian soldiers fled Chernobyl with radiation sickness, says Ukraine Russian forces occupying the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have left the site after receiving high doses of radiation from digging into contaminated soil, Ukrainian officials have claimed. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/russian-soldiers-fled-chernobyl-radiation-sickness-ukraine-b991862.html 'We waited for you!': Locals cheer for troops in Ukraine's Chernihiv. Footage purports to show a Ukrainian brigade equipped with a tank and several rocket-propelled grenade launchers marching through a small village outside the city of Chernihiv. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10676643/Heroes-welcome-advancing-Ukrainian-troops-village-occupied-Russians-weeks.html Poland to EU: Follow our lead on scrapping Russian energy Poland will end all imports of Russian energy by the end of this year, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Wednesday, calling the step “the most radical plan” of any EU country. "We're calling for everyone in Europe to follow our footsteps," Morawiecki said. https://www.politico.eu/article/follow-my-lead-on-scrapping-russian-energy-poland-tells-the-eu/ And finally (not an April fools joke): Tim Martin wants to turn Buckingham Palace into a Wetherspoons now Queen has left - LBC The chain has a reputation for converting unconventional buildings into pubs, such as an old cinemas, ballrooms and opera houses. http://www.lbc.co.uk/news/tim-martin-buckingham-palace-wetherspoons

With shocking reports from parts of Ukraine where Russian troops have withdrawn Sophy and team have an interview with the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps – who also defends the government's record on tackling the cost of living crisis. There's a discussion of the Shrewsbury maternity care scandal with Conservative MP Alicia Kearns and an interview with a public health expert on the ground in Ukraine about access to lifesaving HIV drugs.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

UK visitors are now able to travel to the US for the first time in nearly two years. The border reopened at 05:01 GMT and the first flights take off from Heathrow at 08:30 - but all UK visitors over 18 will have to provide proof of vaccination to enter the US. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has called this a significant moment for UK-US travel. He added that transatlantic flights are at the heart of UK aviation. The travel ban is being lifted for people from Brazil, China, India, Ireland, South Africa, Iran and the Schengen countries - a group of 26 European nations.

UK visitors are now able to travel to the US for the first time in nearly two years. The border reopened at 05:01 GMT and the first flights take off from Heathrow at 08:30 - but all UK visitors over 18 will have to provide proof of vaccination to enter the US. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has called this a significant moment for UK-US travel. He added that transatlantic flights are at the heart of UK aviation. The travel ban is being lifted for people from Brazil, China, India, Ireland, South Africa, Iran and the Schengen countries - a group of 26 European nations.

UK visitors are now able to travel to the US for the first time in nearly two years. The border reopened at 05:01 GMT and the first flights take off from Heathrow at 08:30 - but all UK visitors over 18 will have to provide proof of vaccination to enter the US. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has called this a significant moment for UK-US travel. He added that transatlantic flights are at the heart of UK aviation. The travel ban is being lifted for people from Brazil, China, India, Ireland, South Africa, Iran and the Schengen countries - a group of 26 European nations.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union Matt Wrack & businessman and former Brexit Party MEP Lance Forman.

National Living Wage rise, Cross Question & what do schools need to support special needs pupils? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union Matt Wrack & businessman and former Brexit Party MEP Lance Forman.

Evening Standard political reporter Rachael Burford joins the podcast as some petrol forecourts appear to be getting busier and others are closed altogether due to shortage of fuel. The government's urging people to “shop normally” when filling up cars, but Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is also not ruling out bringing the army in to help with deliveries and training. Some are blaming Brexit, others Covid for a shortage in drivers to get fuel to petrol stations, and the boss of a leading supermarket's calling for new rules to let more Europeans work in the country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are two new stations on the world famous Tube map. Together Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms make the first extension to the Northern Line for 80 years. In this special programme, we speak to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and others as the first passengers got on-board. We hear how the £1.1 billion project is seen as the catalyst for the wider redevelopment of the Nine Elms area, with the former power station at its heart. And we also learn how discussions between TfL and the government are going as the transport network looks for a long-term deal to provide stability after the devastating effects of coronavirus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Evening Standard's Jack Kessler tells the podcast why Transport for London fares are set to rise by around 5 percent from January, and what that could mean for efforts to bring people back to the city centre.Normally TfL fares are set each year by the Mayor. But the terms of its third bail-out, agreed by Sadiq Khan with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps in May, state: “TfL will continue with its existing plan to increase fares in line with their business planning assumption of an overall fares increase of RPI+ one per cent on fares under the Mayor's control in January 2022.”Jack says some experts believe it will put people off returning to the commute, a bill many haven't had to pay since the pandemic began last year – but there's little chance of a u-turn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Details about how and when fully vaccinated travellers can return from certain countries without having to quarantine are to be set out later. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will make a statement to MPs this morning.

Travel journalist Simon Calder joins us from Clapham Junction to break down how a massive overhaul of train services will affect commuters and travellers. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a new publicly-owned body, Great British Railways, which will bring trains and track under one roof, set prices and mark the end of the franchise system.Simon tells us the new system should see action taken against delays, but he thinks ticket prices are “very unlikely” to come down because of the way it's being set up. He also talks about a possible review of the foreign travel traffic light system which has relatively few countries on the green list, and unclear advice about whether people should go to places on the amber one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Britain on Tuesday announced an outright travel ban on non-citizens arriving from the United Arab Emirates and severe quarantine measures for citizens coming in from there to stem coronavirus cases, hitting Dubai holidaymakers and expatriates.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the UAE has been added to the government’s red list along with Burundi and Rwanda from 1.00pm on Friday.He said any British or Irish citizens and third country nationals with residence rights returning from the Gulf state will be required to isolate at home, or in a hotel for 10 days.A government spokeswoman said the decision to ban travel from these destinations follows the discovery of a new coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa, that may have spread to other countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Burundi and Rwanda.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the UK has banned all arrivals from Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo from Friday to stop the spread of the South Africa variant of Covid-19.He said all passengers from these countries except British & Irish Nationals and third country nationals with residents’ rights will be denied entry.He added that they are continuing to monitor Covid-19 rates and new strains of the virus across the globe, this alongside the suspension of travel corridors and pre-departure testing will help protect our borders.

The UK government on Thursday said Britain will ban all arrivals from South America, Panama, Cape Verde and Portugal from 0400 GMT Friday over fears of importing a new coronavirus variant in Brazil.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Twittersaid he has taken the urgent decision following evidence of a new variant in Brazil adding that the new measure does not apply to British and Irish Nationals and third-country nationals with residence rights.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss negative tests now being required to enter the UK. Julia is also joined by Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Former Conservative Party Leader who discusses PM Boris Johnson's plan for increasing the vaccine rollout. Also on the show Sarah Elliot, Chair of Republican Overseas UK on the latest from America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss the new tiered system and the testing strategy for passengers arriving into England being introduced from 15 December. Lord Andrew Lansley, Former Health Secretary on Boris setting up tougher virus tiers for England . Julia is also joined by Dr Penny Ward, Visiting Professor in Pharmaceutical Medicine at King's College London and Chair of the Education and Standards Committee of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine on the new New Oxford Astra-Zeneca vaccine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the #Peston Podcast we're asking:❶ How far could Donald Trump go to claim victory in the US Presidential elections?❷ What are the consequences of a potentially long dispute for the American people? ❸ Are there lessons the Labour party can learn from Joe Biden? ❹ How does the UK Government feel about the possibility of Trump losing the election?❺ And will the Conservative Party accept a longer return to lockdown? Join ITV's Political Editor Robert Peston as he sits down with former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Shadow International Trade Secretary Emily Thornberry, Activist and Campaigner DeRay Mckesson, plus former shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and Baroness Morgan.This podcast features the best interviews and political commentary from Wednesday night's Peston show on ITV. Subscribe and rate 5 stars.

In January, up to 90 volunteers could be deliberately infected with Covid-19 in a bid to speed up development of vaccines and learn more about the virus. The group will be kept at the Royal Free hospital for two-and-a-half weeks in the world's first ‘human challenge' study for coronavirus. Dr Chris Chiu, from the Department of Infectious Disease at Imperial College London and lead researcher on the human challenge study tells us why this is crucial to answering some of the big questions around the new disease.And, travel bosses have welcomed the roll-out of rapid Covid-19 testing for passengers leaving Heathrow for Italy and Hong Kong as a small ‘step in the right direction.' The £80 test will allow them to enter the two countries without lengthy quarantine. But, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has refused to authorise the use of tests at airports on return from trips abroad, arguing that they are not effective in identifying passengers infected with the virus. Travel journalist Lisa Francesca Nand tells us airlines are calling for it to be rolled out more broadly to save the struggling industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia speaks with former chief scientific advisor with Pfizer, Dr Mike Yeadon, about why policy shouldn't be driven by unreliable community testing. Sir Graham Brady, Chair of the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative MPs, tells Julia about Conservative MPs challenging the government on emergency Covid measures. Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, explains the government's concern about the prospect of a coronavirus second wave. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia speaks with Dr David Nabarro, Special Envoy on Covid-19 to the World Health Organisation, about the announcement of 'rule of six' for England. Chairman of the Brexit Party, Richard Tice, discusses the row over the Internal Market Bill. Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, explains the reasoning behind the government's latest regulations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Evening Standard's learned millions of people could get free rides into London under bold plans to fight the slump caused by coronavirus. Free tickets for trains, buses and the Tube are being discussed as a radical way of getting the public to see for themselves that it is safe to go back to offices and to enjoy shops, restaurants, museums and galleries. The story was broken by our political editor Joe Murphy who says government and businesses are backing it, but they still have to work out which side's going to pay for it. Also, even Transport Secretary Grant Shapps thinks airport quarantine rules are confusing after some parts of the UK added Portugal and parts of Greece to their 'red lists' while England didn't. Meanwhile, with people abandoning their holidays the travel industry's being bit with another blow as Virgin Airlines announces 1,150 job losses. Travel journalist Simon Calder tells us the situation is a shambles, and predicts the entire system will be scrapped within a week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss Portugal remaining on England's list of quarantine-free travel. Peta Credlin, Tony Abbott's Former Chief of Staff defends her former boss amidst ministers rowing over the ex-Australian PM being considered for a Brexit trade role. Julia is also joined by Douglas Murray, Associate Editor of The Spectator & author of The Madness of Crowds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

UK tourists will no longer need to quarantine after holidaying in Portugal, but travellers returning from Croatia will have to self-isolate. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said people will need to self-isolate for 14 days on returning from Croatia, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago. Vox Markets is revolutionising the way companies engage with shareholders and the stock market at large. By aggregating IR and digital content onto one secure and compliant platform, Vox Markets has established itself as the go-to resource for the investment community. #VoxMarkets #StockMarket #LivePrices #StockMarketNews #Money #Investing #Finance #Business #Podcast https://www.voxmarkets.co.uk/

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps joins Julia to discuss the fact that travellers from France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos & Aruba must quarantine for 14 days upon their return to the UK. Robert Halfon, Chair of the Education Select Committee and Conservative MP on the growing anger over 'unfair' A-Level results this year. Simon Calder, Travel Editor at The Independent describes the chaos as British holidaymakers desperately try to make their way back to the UK before the quarantine comes into effect. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses his announcement of an end to quarantine for 70+ countries including most of Europe. Lisa Bloom, Victim Rights Attorney in LA who is an attorney for 6 Epstein Victims, including one with misconduct claims against Ghislaine Maxwell) comments on the news that Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has been arrested by the FBI. Julia is also joined by Martyn Oliver, Chief Executive of Outwood Grange Academy Trust, overseeing 32 schools with 25,000 students. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses the news that face coverings can be made compulsory on public transport from 15th June. Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs and East London GP on the fact that the NHS test and trace not 'fully operational' until Autumn. Julia is also joined by Kulveer Ranger, Former Transport Advisor to Boris Johnson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses wearing face coverings on public transport as the lockdown in England is eased and people return to work. Paul Johnson, Director of The Institute for Fiscal Studies on the UK furlough scheme being extended for four months. Julia is also joined by Alan Soady from the Federation of Small Businesses about how one in three small firms fear they'll never reopen amid widespread redundancy plans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps discusses the UK's lockdown extension. Dr John Lee on the investigation into ethnic minorities being more at risk from Coronavirus. Julia is also joined by teacher Ashley Bates who has been running a free school from his shed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps discusses the 89% reduction in people using public transport because of Coronavirus. Julia also talks to Professor Karol Sikora about virus testing and Mr Motivator tells Julia how we can keep fit at home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julia takes Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to task over new green proposals. Matt Hawe tells us of his time in quarantine after being flown back from Wuhan. Richard Fitzwilliams reacts to the death of Hollywood Legend, Kirk Douglas.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Senior ministers say they're doing everything they can to make sure the UK's prepared for a no-deal Brexit, as they visit Kent to discuss possible disruption. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Home Secretary Priti Patel have been in Dover to meet with Border Force officers, representatives from the freight industry and port officials. Also in today's episode, we speak to an Olympic skier who's been diagnosed with a rare blot clot on her brain, and find out why the Rochester Castle Concerts could be scrapped. https://www.kentonline.co.uk/