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Britain shifts radically to a tax and spend economy

Simon Walton
October 31, 2024
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This week’s UK Budget offers some interest for ports, trade and enviromental initiatives, but it offers more interest for the money markets.

Volt Typhoon: Beijing calls US and Microsoft’s claims a ‘political farce’

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October 15, 2024
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Beijing has once again dismissed claims by the US and Microsoft earlier this year regarding Chinese hackers’ involvement in a high-profile cyberattack known as Volt Typhoon. In a report on Monday, China’s National Computer Virus Emergency R…

Why US-France Flights Are Set To Spike In Price

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October 4, 2024
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The French government is reportedly planning to reap more than $1.1 billion through the increases to the schem…

Queensland Government boosts safety at level crossings

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September 19, 2024
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Queensland is leading the way in improving safety at rural level crossings by replacing two dangerous passive crossings with an …

The post Queensland Government boosts safety at level crossings appeared first on Rail Express.

Air Canada CEO Calls For Federal Action If Negotiations Fail To Avoid Travel Disruptions

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September 14, 2024
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In an unusual move, Air Canada is now asking the federal government to intervene in the event the airline and …

Freight to the fore in Great British Railways

Simon Walton
September 10, 2024
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Great British Railways, the proposed new overarching body for infrastructure and train management, is to have a statutory requirement to promote rail freight. That much…

Russian influence campaign disrupted by US court

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September 5, 2024
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The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has filed an affidavit (PDF) under seal in support of a seizure warrant targeting 32 internet domains allegedly used for “cybersquatting” by the Russian government to conduct malign influen…

UK launches ‘Tyche’ satellite to bolster military intelligence

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August 20, 2024
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The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its first wholly-owned satellite, ‘Tyche’, designed to provide crucial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The satellite will be the bedrock of a planned co…

UK Government pledges £800M towards rural broadband upgrade

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August 13, 2024
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Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure. For the first …

ELECTION: A new Independent Transport Authority for Queensland

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August 7, 2024
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Premier Steven Miles has announced his plan for a more integrated transport network in Queensland in the lead up to …

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