Chancellor to announce £15bn for transport projects

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £15bn investment in transport projects, including trams, trains, and buses, in mayoral authorities across the Midlands, North, and West Country. The funding will support various initiatives, such as extending tram networks in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, launching the West Yorkshire Mass Transit program, and improving transport infrastructure in several regions. This move marks a significant shift from traditional Treasury guidelines and aims to address regional disparities and enhance connectivity in key areas, benefiting communities in England.