Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 14 Aug 2012

1. FURY AS RAIL FARES RISE ABOVE INFLATION

Rail fares are set to rise once again from 1 January, with English commuters forced to accept an increase above the rate of inflation for the 10th year in succession. English fares will rise by inflation plus 3%, Scotland fares by inflation plus 1%. The Campaign for Better Transport called the continuing price hikes "untenable".

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