Travel news daily

Published: 04 November 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

How is Oxford Street one week into pedestrianisation? BBC News - While shoppers have welcomed the calmer atmosphere, concerns over journey times and bike use remain. (Various)

SETTING THE CHALLENGE An event in Westminster exploring fresh approaches to climate policy and the urgent action needed to tackle the climate and nature crises. “I ask you all to deliver – then over deliver. We are the first generation with the tools to end the fossil fuel age – and the last who can avert climate catastrophe”… (Transport Wales)

Setting the Challenge This is a watershed moment. This week nearly 60 countries gathered in Colombia for the first international conference ever to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels[i].  The talks ended with agreement of a “coalition of the willing” to develop national roadmaps to transition away from fossil fuels.  Whilst this is a positive step, it… (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)

Airport plans to expand passenger terminal BBC News - An airport could be expanded to handle planes carrying almost three times as many passengers under new plans. Southampton Airport has drawn up plans for an 800 sq m (8611 sq ft) extension to its passenger terminal in Mitchell Way, Eastleigh, alongside changes to the internal layout. (Various)