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UK Shipping Concierge service launched to support and guide maritime businesses into the UK

UK Shipping Concierge service launched to support and guide maritime businesses into the UK

Monday, 13 September 2021

The UK government has today launched the UK Shipping Concierge service, a professional and tailored service that will provide support and guidance for...

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UK calls for zero global shipping emissions by 2050 as greenest ever London International Shipping Week begins

UK calls for zero global shipping emissions by 2050 as greenest ever London International Shipping Week begins

Sunday, 12 September 2021

Cleaner and greener channel crossings expected in the next decade as International Shipping Week launches....

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Government takes further action to tackle HGV driver shortage

Government takes further action to tackle HGV driver shortage

Friday, 10 September 2021

Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process....

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Transport Secretary encourages UK to switch to electric vehicles

Transport Secretary encourages UK to switch to electric vehicles

Wednesday, 08 September 2021

A new government-backed app will help drivers to see which electric vehicles best suit their lifestyle....

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Pacer train becomes family support centre for Airedale Hospital

Pacer train becomes family support centre for Airedale Hospital

Monday, 06 September 2021

Retired train carriage to be transformed into a non-clinical space to support patients during their stay at Airedale Hospital....

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Government to clamp down on dangerous use of jet skis with new legislation

Government to clamp down on dangerous use of jet skis with new legislation

Monday, 06 September 2021

Consultation launched to strengthen the enforcement of safety laws for recreational and personal watercraft....

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LGBT rights sailor rewarded for championing diversity in maritime

LGBT rights sailor rewarded for championing diversity in maritime

Friday, 03 September 2021

Second Officer Paul Owen and 15 other mariners awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for outstanding service and contribution to the maritime sector....

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Green light given for Wigan to Bolton electrification

Green light given for Wigan to Bolton electrification

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

Major upgrade, including electrification and longer electric trains, to railway line between Wigan and Bolton announced....

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Fuelling a greener future – E10 petrol available at pumps from today

Fuelling a greener future – E10 petrol available at pumps from today

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

E10 petrol now being served at fuel pumps....

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Greener, longer goods vehicles could be rolled out from next year

Greener, longer goods vehicles could be rolled out from next year

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Trial of the vehicles found them to be safer, more economical and better for the environment....

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Competition winners to deliver UK's first hydrogen transport trials in Tees Valley

Competition winners to deliver UK's first hydrogen transport trials in Tees Valley

Monday, 16 August 2021

New technology trials will lead to emergency services, supermarkets and delivery companies using cleaner, greener hydrogen-powered vehicles....

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DVSA to recruit an extra 40 additional vocational driving examiners to help reduce lorry driver shortage

DVSA to recruit an extra 40 additional vocational driving examiners to help reduce lorry driver shortage

Monday, 16 August 2021

Measures ramped up to maximise testing capacity, including consulting on plans to streamline process for drivers to obtain an HGV licence. ...

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Better Value Rail Toolkit launches for more efficient rail projects

Better Value Rail Toolkit launches for more efficient rail projects

Friday, 13 August 2021

New toolkit launched to bring together the best ideas for rail projects and make the delivery of transport infrastructure projects faster and cheaper....

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Multimillion pound initiative to improve local roads across England

Multimillion pound initiative to improve local roads across England

Friday, 13 August 2021

Drones and 3D printing technology being explored to fix potholes while councils receive funding to improve traffic light systems to cut congestion and...

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Review of Traffic Commissioner function launched

Review of Traffic Commissioner function launched

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Industry, local authorities, trade organisations and passenger groups encouraged to review the role of Traffic Commissioners in online consultation....

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Electric vehicle chargepoints set to become next great British emblem

Electric vehicle chargepoints set to become next great British emblem

Monday, 09 August 2021

Iconic British electric vehicle chargepoint could be seen on streets across the country from 2022....

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Tom Harris appointed to the HS2 Ltd Board

Tom Harris appointed to the HS2 Ltd Board

Monday, 09 August 2021

Tom Harris appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the High Speed 2 (HS2) Limited Board....

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Greater Anglia and Network Rail build back greener on the rail network

Greater Anglia and Network Rail build back greener on the rail network

Friday, 06 August 2021

Modern tech delivers a better service for passengers and cuts emissions, while biodiversity drive creates havens for wildlife next to railway lines ac...

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£338 million package to further fuel active travel boom

£338 million package to further fuel active travel boom

Thursday, 29 July 2021

Funding for infrastructure upgrades, changes to The Highway Code and new requirements to ensure that active travel schemes' effects are properly asses...

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'The Frying Scotsman' British made green cars exported by train which runs on used vegetable oil

'The Frying Scotsman' British made green cars exported by train which runs on used vegetable oil

Thursday, 29 July 2021

New eco-locomotive highlights the important role rail freight can play to make transport greener....

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Lift off for UK spaceflight as regulations passed

Lift off for UK spaceflight as regulations passed

Thursday, 29 July 2021

Legislation provides framework enabling the UK to be the first European country to launch spacecraft and satellites from home soil....

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UK travel update: government waives quarantine for arrivals fully vaccinated from  Europe and USA while also confirming international cruise restart

UK travel update: government waives quarantine for arrivals fully vaccinated from Europe and USA while also confirming international cruise restart

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

The latest steps towards reopening international travel make it easier for people vaccinated in Europe or the USA to travel to England....

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National strategy to boost accessibility for disabled passengers

National strategy to boost accessibility for disabled passengers

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Initiatives announced to remove barriers and improve confidence for disabled traveller as they return to public transport after the COVID-19 pandemic....

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Road freight goes green with £20 million funding boost

Road freight goes green with £20 million funding boost

Monday, 26 July 2021

Government encourages fleet operators to convert to battery-electric vehicles in the transition to zero emission road freight....

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Government provides £26.2 million for Long Stratton Bypass scheme

Government provides £26.2 million for Long Stratton Bypass scheme

Friday, 23 July 2021

New road will ease congestion in Long Stratton, cut noise and air pollution, and support plans for new homes and jobs in the area....

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Household waste and sewage to be used in jet fuel production as government makes world leading sustainable aviation fuel commitments

Household waste and sewage to be used in jet fuel production as government makes world leading sustainable aviation fuel commitments

Thursday, 22 July 2021

Companies receive funding for sustainable fuel production while sustainable aviation fuel mandate consultation is launched....

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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 20 July 2021

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 20 July 2021

Thursday, 22 July 2021

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 20 July 2021....

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Government announces package of measures to support road haulage industry

Government announces package of measures to support road haulage industry

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Measures introduced to support recruitment and retention within the road haulage industry to ease pressure on the sector....

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Nick Bitel appointed as Non Executive Chair of DVSA

Nick Bitel appointed as Non Executive Chair of DVSA

Monday, 19 July 2021

Nick Bitel becomes Non-Executive Chair of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)....

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£56 million package to support light rail through recovery period

£56 million package to support light rail through recovery period

Friday, 16 July 2021

Funding to help light rail and tram services in the north and Midlands continue to run vital services as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted....

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