West Midlands Trains will take over services in December, the Department for Transport says.
There were 240 incidents against staff by failed driving test candidates in 2016, the DVSA says.
The Home Office says the minister "exchanged pleasantries" before spotting the windup.
Figures show the amount of NHS land in England earmarked for sale has more than doubled in a year.
The Brexit secretary says 40% of his team in the most recent round of talks were women.
Details of European Commissioners' travel and accommodation expenses are published by campaigners.
Amber Rudd backs police powers to "confront" a rise in acid attacks.
