Events planned as part of the public consultation for the South Eastern franchise have been cancelled.
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Latest Government News
- Ardent II report and flyer published
- CMA accepts gyms merger undertakings
- Customer enquiry service changes
- Cutting-edge technology innovation: apply for business funding
- PM's first meeting with new Cabinet: 13 June 2017
- David Mundell MP reappointed Secretary of State for Scotland
- Update on PrEP Impact trial in England
- UK digital health sector sets up wins in Brazil at Hospitalar
- UAE delegation visits pioneering UK drug rehabilitation services
- Fines of over £168,000 imposed for fisheries offences
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Friday, 07 April 2017
New laws will allow motor racing events on closed public roads in England.
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Large phones, laptops and tablets not allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tunisia.
Thursday, 23 February 2017
HS2 Bill gains Royal Assent paving way for new rail line that will increase capacity on our railways, connect the biggest cities, generating jobs and economic growth.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Government announces £3.8 million for a Londonderry to London air route to begin at the end of March.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Self-driving car insurance and electric vehicle charge point measures introduced in Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill.
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Government awards £4 million for tech projects that will cut congestion, speed up journeys and clean up the environment.
Monday, 20 February 2017
New legal powers could send British scientists into space to conduct zero-gravity medical experiments.
Monday, 13 February 2017
Drivers will see quicker, safer and more reliable journeys in Somerset under government plans to tackle congestion on the A303.
Thursday, 09 February 2017
New aviation deal agreed to boost tourism and trade between Global Britain and India.
Tuesday, 07 February 2017
From 6 April 2017 it will be illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users.
Sunday, 05 February 2017
Shining lasers at pilots, train or bus drivers could mean attackers face fines or jail sentence under new laws.
Thursday, 02 February 2017
The draft Airports National Policy Statement is published today and will be subject to a public consultation.
Wednesday, 01 February 2017
Industry has committed to improve accessibility for disabled passengers after talks with the Rail Minister.
Thursday, 26 January 2017
Local transport funding to help people walk or cycle safely to work.
Thursday, 26 January 2017
New appointments to the body that oversees the specialist rail police force in Britain.
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training.
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training.
Sunday, 22 January 2017
New proposals unveiled which would extend the period before the first MOT test is needed from 3 to 4 years.
Friday, 20 January 2017
Hundreds of jobs will be created by the investment, boosting Britain's skills and expertise in this sector.
Thursday, 19 January 2017
Government releases details of new West Coast Partnership rail franchise.
Friday, 13 January 2017
Government proposes cuts to Severn Crossing tolls.
Friday, 13 January 2017
£1.2 billion local roads funding to improve roads, cut congestion and improve journey times.
Thursday, 12 January 2017
New measures to cut night flight noise at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted published for consultation.
Thursday, 12 January 2017
Plans for tunnel under Stonehenge, part of roads package to cut congestion in the south-west.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Winners of £20 million funding in Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial announced.
Friday, 06 January 2017
Study shows driverless cars could significantly reduce delays.
Friday, 06 January 2017
Transport Secretary welcomes the independent Office of Rail and Road report into safety of driver-operated trains.
Friday, 30 December 2016
Learner drivers will be allowed to have driving lessons on motorways with a driving instructor in a car fitted with dual controls.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Government launches new consultation on drone safety.
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
DfT and Which? co-host forum to agree action on ‘too complex’ ticketing systems.
Monday, 12 December 2016
Elizabeth line trains are a great showcase of British design and manufacturing.
Saturday, 10 December 2016
Penalty fares appeals bodies must be completely independent of the train operating companies and their financial owners.
Tuesday, 06 December 2016
Transport innovation grants opening for new bids.
Tuesday, 06 December 2016
New East West rail operation and closer industry cooperation for better services for passengers.
Friday, 02 December 2016
Multi-million pound compensation for Southern passengers for disruption and delays.
Thursday, 01 December 2016
Young men targeted in THINK! drink drive campaign this Christmas as they account for nearly two-thirds of fatalities.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
UK and Scottish governments agree how the Maritime and Coastguard Agency will work with Scottish government.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Government committed to reducing carbon emissions from transport and aims for nearly all cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050.
Monday, 28 November 2016
Breakdown of the government’s major investment in roads, following last week’s Autumn Statement.
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Additional £10 million to help strengthen the resilience of the railway line from Exeter to Newton Abbot via Dawlish confirmed.
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Report shows almost £45 million of compensation paid out to successful rail claimants in 2015 to 2016.
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Government sets out its preferred route for Phase 2 of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds.
Wednesday, 09 November 2016
Secretary of State for Transport statement.
Wednesday, 09 November 2016
Secretary of State for Transport statement.
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