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Boost for UK economy and rail industry through new Israel partnership

Boost for UK economy and rail industry through new Israel partnership

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

The Memorandum of Understanding will boost business opportunities and allow sharing of expertise....

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Drivers to benefit from £20 million EV chargepoint boost

Drivers to benefit from £20 million EV chargepoint boost

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Drivers will have access to more than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints across the country....

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Walking, wheeling and cycling to be offered on prescription in nationwide trial

Walking, wheeling and cycling to be offered on prescription in nationwide trial

Sunday, 21 August 2022

Eleven local authority areas in England to benefit from £12.7 million in multi-year funding....

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£130 million to protect bus services across the country

£130 million to protect bus services across the country

Friday, 19 August 2022

Funding will ensure that vital bus services can continue to run....

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Self driving revolution to boost economy and improve road safety

Self driving revolution to boost economy and improve road safety

Thursday, 18 August 2022

New plan for self-driving vehicles plus a consultation on a safety ambition....

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£161 million to transform Oxford station, bringing faster journeys to thousands

£161 million to transform Oxford station, bringing faster journeys to thousands

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

The government is funding upgrades at Oxford station that will result in quicker journeys....

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New maritime security strategy to target latest physical and cyber threats

New maritime security strategy to target latest physical and cyber threats

Sunday, 14 August 2022

5-year strategy launched to enhance maritime technology, innovation and security and reduce environmental damage....

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Major boost to Welsh economy as A4119 upgrades start construction

Major boost to Welsh economy as A4119 upgrades start construction

Sunday, 14 August 2022

The new A4119 will boost the local economy, create jobs and improve local infrastructure....

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Huge increase in lorry driving tests following government action

Huge increase in lorry driving tests following government action

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels....

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Vital A38 upgrades to support thousands of new homes and jobs in Worcestershire

Vital A38 upgrades to support thousands of new homes and jobs in Worcestershire

Sunday, 07 August 2022

People in Worcestershire are set to benefit from more than £43 million of government funding for A38 upgrades....

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Views sought on options to streamline driver licensing and support jobs

Views sought on options to streamline driver licensing and support jobs

Friday, 05 August 2022

Call for evidence to help create new opportunities in logistics and support the UK supply chain....

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Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps speaking ahead of Wednesday's rail strikes

Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps speaking ahead of Wednesday's rail strikes

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

The Secretary of State for Transport speaks ahead of rail strikes planned for today....

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History made as Dorothy – HS2’s state of the art tunnel boring machine – completes the project’s first tunnel after 8 months underground
£1.5 million to boost recruitment into the aviation sector

£1.5 million to boost recruitment into the aviation sector

Friday, 22 July 2022

New funding to develop skills and careers to support the future of the aviation industry....

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Sky’s the limit as UK sets out strategy to reach net zero aviation and deliver guilt free flying

Sky’s the limit as UK sets out strategy to reach net zero aviation and deliver guilt free flying

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Jet Zero strategy commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for all airports in England to be zero-emission by the sam...

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UK joins up with closest allies to create new forum to work together to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges?

UK joins up with closest allies to create new forum to work together to tackle aviation’s biggest challenges?

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

National Aviation Authority network formed to support resilience in the aviation sector and help regulators tackle emerging challenges....

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Transport Secretary more than trebles investment for rail in the north to over £9 billion

Transport Secretary more than trebles investment for rail in the north to over £9 billion

Monday, 18 July 2022

Major boosts to funding for rail route upgrades in the north. ...

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Transport Secretary sets out protections for passengers with new aviation charter

Transport Secretary sets out protections for passengers with new aviation charter

Saturday, 16 July 2022

The new charter will act as a one-stop shop so air passengers know their rights for their entire journey....

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Electric motorbikes race onto UK roads through transport decarbonisation measures

Electric motorbikes race onto UK roads through transport decarbonisation measures

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Government sets out a range of measures to mark a year of success since the Transport Decarbonisation Plan was introduced....

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Government THINK! campaign launched to improve road safety for those most at risk

Government THINK! campaign launched to improve road safety for those most at risk

Monday, 11 July 2022

The ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ campaign promotes recent changes to the Highway Code, improving road safety for people walking, cycling and horse ridi...

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New bill introduced to ensure thousands of seafarers receive fair pay

New bill introduced to ensure thousands of seafarers receive fair pay

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

New legislation will ensure seafarers get paid at least equivalent to the UK National Minimum Wage....

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Public vote and official shortlist announced to choose home of Great British Railways

Public vote and official shortlist announced to choose home of Great British Railways

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York will compete to be crowned the home of Britain’s railways....

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Aviation security checks accelerated as government helps industry minimise travel disruption

Aviation security checks accelerated as government helps industry minimise travel disruption

Sunday, 03 July 2022

Helping get new employees into the aviation industry quickly and without compromising security to meet the surge in demand for flights....

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Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years

Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years

Friday, 01 July 2022

New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and PHVs. ...

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22 point plan to tackle aviation disruption ahead of summer season

22 point plan to tackle aviation disruption ahead of summer season

Thursday, 30 June 2022

What government is doing to support the aviation industry and give holidaymakers certainty ahead of the first summer free of travel restrictions....

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Government launches country’s first ever investigation branch focused on road safety

Government launches country’s first ever investigation branch focused on road safety

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

The Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB) will make independent safety recommendations and shape future road safety policy....

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£1 billion technology investment to bring railway into 21st century

£1 billion technology investment to bring railway into 21st century

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

New funding for a more reliable and sustainable rail network....

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Chris Boardman named permanent National Active Travel Commissioner alongside other senior Active Travel England appointments

Chris Boardman named permanent National Active Travel Commissioner alongside other senior Active Travel England appointments

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Active Travel England will be headed up permanently by Chris Boardman with Chief Executive Officer Danny Williams and Chief Operating Officer Louise W...

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£2.4 million funding to support seafarers’ mental wellbeing

£2.4 million funding to support seafarers’ mental wellbeing

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Developing projects to improve conditions in the maritime sector....

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Government helps prevent last minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty” on airport slots rule

Government helps prevent last minute summer flight cancellations with “amnesty” on airport slots rule

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

New regulations on airport slots will help to minimise flight disruption ahead of the summer peak....

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