News in brief

Published: 01 June 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M60 Westbound - M60 clockwise within J23 | Clockwise | AuthorityOperation Location : The M60 clockwise at junction J23 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 1 June 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 1 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.2 miles of Ashton-under-Lyne.

ITC debates new aviation technologies The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here. (Transport Wales)

Council for the Future Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Claire Haigh, Founder & CEO Greener Vision and Creator of The Tabula Project, and Professor Mette High, Director of the Centre for Energy Ethics and Professor in Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews. We are at a critical point in our struggle to tackle the… (Transport Wales)

New briefing: Non-EAPC electric bikes New PACTS briefing outlines the road safety risks of illegal high-powered electric bikes The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety... The post New briefing: Non-EAPC electric bikes appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Arrive three hours before flight home, airline boss tells UK holidaymakers BBC News - Wizz Air CEO Yvonne Moynihan also advises passengers to carry portable chargers and water due to lengthy queues. (Various)

'Fuel prices are a reason to swap car for bike' BBC News - Olympic medal winning cyclist Chris Boardman calls on drivers to change the way they travel. (Various)