We're changing rail card rules so 18-year-olds can get half price train tickets. With £2 fares and kids going free on buses this summer, we're providing families with the little bit of breathing space that we know is needed. 🚆🚌🚏 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds

They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.

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This August under 16s can travel on local buses for FREE. 🚌 You can enjoy more days out together for less, whether it's to museums, theme parks or the cinema. We're giving families room to breathe from the cost of living squeeze. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Free bus travel for children in England starts today for an entire month

Children aged five to 15 can travel free on most local buses across England throughout August as part of the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures ...

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We're cutting bus fares by a third for millions of passengers, making your everyday journeys a little bit easier. 🚌 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2

Measure to cost more than £500m, with money allocated to allow devolved nations to do the same

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Delighted to be re-appointed Transport Secretary. First rail fares freeze in 30 years. 9 train operators in public ownership. 5 more coming. A new Road Safety Strategy. Northern Powerhouse Rail on its way. Free bus travel for kids this August. Lots done. Lots more to do!

Today we've renationalised the UK's largest train operator. Passengers will see fewer last-minute cancellations, cleaner toilets and more services to Gatwick Airport. We are building Great British Railways. 🇬🇧🚆 www.lbc.co.uk/article/govi...

UK's biggest train operator's services nationalised as minister hails 'defining moment' | LBC

The UK’s largest train operator’s services have been taken into public ownership.

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Enjoyed chatting to @thetimes.com this week as we took another big step towards building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.👇🇬🇧🚆 www.thetimes.com/article/cfb5...

Another big rail moment today, as South Western gets its first GBR train. Since coming into public ownership, a new fleet of trains has been rolling out, giving passengers more spacious, comfortable and air conditioned journeys. We're building a railway you can be proud of. 🇬🇧🚆

It's more than a new look. We're making big changes. In the first 100 days of nationalisation, passengers in the south east will see more services, fewer delays and cleaner carriages. Under this government our trains serve passengers, not shareholders. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

First Great British Railway branded train unveiled in Brighton

A Southern Class 387 train in Brighton is given a rebrand before joining public ownership on 31 May.

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Kids will go free on buses across England this summer! @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social has shown what can be done. Parents can plan days out, visit family and make the most of holidays without added financial pressure. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.

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This Government is getting on with the job: we’ve now banned the online bots which have been scraping up driving test slots. This will help to prevent the exploitation of learners and will help to drive down test waiting times.👇🚗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

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Long time coming this - MPs first asked the government to look at oversight of non-police prosecutions four years ago. Also an examination of the paper-based fast track for minor offences which is another big deal with evidnce of injustices - partic for vulnerable: www.bbc.com/news/article...

Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions

The government is to review the oversight of private prosecutions, after the Post Office Horizon scandal.

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Starting as I mean to go on. Cat and canvassing content. Good to be out with the team in West Swindon today. This one is for you @petersketch.bsky.social!