Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Department for Transport is responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It oversees policy on roads, railways, aviation, and maritime transport to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable travel.
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Thursday, 09 July 2026
From 1 August to 31 August 2026, kids aged 5 to 15 years will benefit from free bus travel in England. ...
Monday, 06 July 2026
The £22 million government investment will replace dozens of Victorian arches to avoid the risk of collapse and ensure the road is safe for the next 1...
Friday, 26 June 2026
This £250 million government investment cuts journey times, boosts rail links and supports further employment growth in the region....
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway....
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026. ...
Monday, 15 June 2026
£219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs....
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Strategy aims to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years....
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
New rules to require councils to prove they are doing more to fix potholes and future-proof roads....
Thursday, 04 June 2026
The new laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters....
Tuesday, 02 June 2026
The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK. ...
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership....
Sunday, 24 May 2026
The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journeys....
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme....
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK....
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
First Great British Railways?branded train unveiled as services move into public ownership, with new branding rolling out across England’s rail networ...
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Transport Secretary sets out new HS2 costs and timelines after a full review, taking control of the project to cut waste, speed up delivery and save b...
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...
Monday, 11 May 2026
Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain....
Sunday, 10 May 2026
New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026....
Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users....
Saturday, 02 May 2026
There are no immediate supply issues, but government is preparing now to give families long-term certainty and avoid unnecessary disruption....
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's ageing road infrastructure....
Monday, 13 April 2026
We’re making sure every pound goes straight into fixing roads and tackling potholes across England, not being spent elsewhere....
Monday, 13 April 2026
£3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England....
Thursday, 02 April 2026
Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England....
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Fund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead....
Thursday, 26 March 2026
What the government and Active Travel England are doing to make walking safer for women and girls....
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Road Investment Strategy 3 will fund major schemes to upgrade and future-proof England's roads over the next 5 years....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
New framework strengthens Scotland’s rail decision?making, protecting devolved powers and delivering clearer, more reliable services for passengers....
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
New UK–Welsh rail agreement gives Wales a bigger say in services, working together to deliver better and more reliable journeys and with a commitment ...
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