Europe's air traffic management network is preparing for another demanding summer season, with Eurocontrol warning that increasing passenger demand, combined with staffing shortages and congested airspace, could place significant pressure on airline and airport operations across the continent. The European aviation coordination body has called on airlines, airports and air navigation service providers to strengthen operational resilience ahead of the busiest travel period of

Free bus travel for young people in Scotland has now been running for more than four years, and few policies show the trade-offs of public transport investment more clearly. On one hand, it has opened up work, education, volunteering and social opportunities for hundreds of thousands of young people. On the other, operators, drivers and communities continue to raise concerns about anti-social behaviour and safety on parts of the network. The result is a scheme that is widely

Audit firm BDO has been sanctioned by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) after investigators identified major weaknesses in its review of contractor NMCN’s finances before the business collapsed into administration. The watchdog imposed a financial penalty of more than £1.3m on the firm, while the lead audit partner involved in the engagement also received a personal fine and formal reprimand. Investigation focused on 2019 accounts The case centred on BDO’s audit of NMCN’s

Heidelberg Materials UK and Kenson Highways have completed a residential road improvement project in the London Borough of Redbridge using a range of lower-carbon construction materials designed to significantly reduce emissions associated with highways maintenance. The scheme, carried out on Heathcote Avenue in Clayhall, combined carriageway resurfacing works with flood mitigation improvements while incorporating several alternative materials and production methods aimed at

Amey, in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), has expanded its Unlocking Future Connections programme to Scotland’s largest prison, HMP Barlinnie, to help reduce reoffending by supporting people leaving custody into employment. The initiative forms part of a nationwide programme rolling out across 15 prisons and is backed by £245,000 in funding from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Industry Impact Fund. Delivered with industry partners including

Wales’ First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to address long-standing congestion problems on the M4 around Newport, describing the Brynglas Tunnels bottleneck as a major economic issue for Wales. Speaking during a visit to the Urdd Eisteddfod on Anglesey, the Plaid Cymru leader said a “roads-based solution” would be required to improve traffic conditions on one of the country’s busiest transport corridors. Pressure grows over Brynglas bottleneck The Brynglas Tunnels sec

New government road casualty figures have revealed a troubling trend across Britain’s roads, with serious injuries increasing despite a slight fall in overall fatalities. The latest provisional data for 2025 shows that 1,556 people lost their lives in road collisions across Great Britain — a 3% decrease compared with the previous year. However, the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSIs) climbed by 4% to 29,911, highlighting growing concerns over the wider effecti

Construction work to connect Oxfordshire’s long-completed Eynsham Park and Ride site to the A40 is scheduled to begin in mid-June following years of delays linked to funding pressures and rising construction costs. Oxfordshire County Council is expected to formally appoint Balfour Beatty to deliver the wider A40 improvement programme, which includes new road infrastructure, bus priority measures and active travel upgrades between Eynsham and Wolvercote. Park and ride complete

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed it is closely monitoring rising highways material costs and potential supply chain pressures linked to escalating tensions involving Iran, with concerns growing over the wider impact on infrastructure delivery and maintenance programmes. The authority said precautionary measures have already been introduced, including bulk purchasing of key construction materials used across its highways network. Concerns over fuel and material infla

Warwickshire County Council has introduced a new seven-year highways maintenance contract aimed at improving the condition of roads, footways and bridges across the county while tackling long-standing repair backlogs. The move comes after council figures revealed there were more than 1,600 outstanding permanent road repairs recorded earlier this year. AI technology to support repair planning As part of the new contract, the council plans to use artificial intelligence technol

Residents and businesses in Northumberland are once again urging the government to dual more sections of the A1 after severe bank holiday congestion caused long delays along the route. Traffic queues built up on stretches of the road where the A1 narrows to single carriageway, reigniting long-running concerns over safety, capacity and reliability on one of the region’s key transport corridors. Local frustration over ongoing delays Communities near the affected sections say co

Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London have launched a new long-term Walking and Wheeling Action Plan aimed at reshaping streets across the capital to encourage more people to travel actively. The strategy sets out how TfL and London boroughs will work together over the next decade to improve walking routes, accessibility and public spaces while supporting the wider growth of active travel. Boroughs central to delivery Because the majority of London’s roads are ma

A new industry study led by the eFREIGHT Autonomous consortium has identified motorway freight trunking and short intermodal logistics routes as the most practical starting points for introducing autonomous heavy goods vehicles on UK roads. The findings were unveiled during Voltempo’s Autonomous conference in Birmingham earlier this month, where logistics operators, vehicle manufacturers, technology companies and government representatives gathered to discuss the future of se

Kent County Council is proposing to reduce the speed limit on part of the A224 Orpington Bypass in Badgers Mount from 50mph to 40mph as part of a road safety improvement measure. The proposed change would apply to a section of the bypass in the Sevenoaks district, covering approximately 940m northbound from the junction with Badgers Mount roundabout. Safety concerns behind proposal The council said the lower speed limit is intended to improve safety for pedestrians and other

The Environment Agency has expanded its senior engineering team with the appointment of Richard Lowey as deputy director for engineering and standards, reinforcing its focus on resilient infrastructure and long-term environmental asset management. Lowey joined the organisation earlier this spring after an extensive career delivering technical leadership across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure and transport organisations. Decades of experience across major infrastructur

Multevo has been appointed exclusive UK distributor for Finnish manufacturer Wille Machines, expanding its specialist equipment portfolio with a new range of multi-purpose environmental management vehicles. The agreement will see Multevo supply, hire and maintain Wille’s full range of compact articulated machines across the UK, including the introduction of the fully electric Wille e475Δ model later this year. Nordic machines enter UK market Wille Machines, headquartered in F