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Better connections to ports to help business growth

Better connections to ports to help business growth

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Port connectivity study released....

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Government welcomes Year of Engineering partnership with Apple

Government welcomes Year of Engineering partnership with Apple

Monday, 23 April 2018

Apple is joining forces with the Year of Engineering 2018 and offering a UK-wide programme of activities for primary and secondary school pupils....

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New regulations to double the use of sustainable renewable fuels by 2020

New regulations to double the use of sustainable renewable fuels by 2020

Friday, 13 April 2018

Increasing the use of renewable fuels will reduce carbon emissions, tackle climate change and to make the transport sector as sustainable as possible....

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Free bus passes for older and disabled people protected for the future

Free bus passes for older and disabled people protected for the future

Tuesday, 10 April 2018

Government changes legislation to protect free bus travel scheme....

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Government puts consumers at heart of the aviation industry

Government puts consumers at heart of the aviation industry

Friday, 06 April 2018

Next steps to make UK aviation a world leader....

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New independent appeals process to protect passengers issued with penalty fares

New independent appeals process to protect passengers issued with penalty fares

Thursday, 05 April 2018

Penalty fare rules altered to offer greater protection to those making genuine mistakes. ...

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Jo Johnson: unprecedented new powers for Transport for the North are ‘crucial next step’

Jo Johnson: unprecedented new powers for Transport for the North are ‘crucial next step’

Thursday, 05 April 2018

Rail Minister calls upon northern leaders to drive forward vital northern transport projects....

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Airline Insolvency Review to examine protection for air passengers

Airline Insolvency Review to examine protection for air passengers

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Review will consider a range of options to protect consumers in the event that the airline they use collapses....

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Cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads

Cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Haulage firms will benefit from a cheaper fee if they use less polluting lorries in plans to improve air quality across the UK....

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Government announces £48 million for cleaner, greener buses

Government announces £48 million for cleaner, greener buses

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

New Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions....

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Grayling: West Coast Partnership to lay foundation for high speed future

Grayling: West Coast Partnership to lay foundation for high speed future

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Franchise bidders challenged to innovate to improve the experience for rail passengers....

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Government seeks views to help maritime flourish

Government seeks views to help maritime flourish

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Expert team will work with industry to help make sure the UK stays at the forefront of global shipping....

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New greener police cars to run on hydrogen

New greener police cars to run on hydrogen

Monday, 26 March 2018

Zero emission vehicles to be used by taxi firms and police....

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Multi million pound road upgrade will cut Milton Keynes congestion

Multi million pound road upgrade will cut Milton Keynes congestion

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Milton Keynes to benefit from A421 dual carriageway upgrade....

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New Heathrow rail link to lead the way for future transport funding schemes

New Heathrow rail link to lead the way for future transport funding schemes

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Government invites local authorities and private sector companies to invest in the rail network....

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Investment and innovation crucial to modernising railway

Investment and innovation crucial to modernising railway

Monday, 19 March 2018

Rail Minister Jo Johnson sets out twin challenges for future growth....

New laws unlock exciting space era for UK

New laws unlock exciting space era for UK

Thursday, 15 March 2018

British businesses will soon be able to compete in the commercial space race using UK spaceports....

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Government confirms commitment to Crewe Hub vision

Government confirms commitment to Crewe Hub vision

Friday, 09 March 2018

Plans for a high-speed rail service to Stoke-on-Trent, platform extensions and a re-designed junction at Crewe agreed....

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Government publishes call for evidence on cycle safety

Government publishes call for evidence on cycle safety

Friday, 09 March 2018

Ambition is to improve cycling and walking safety whilst promoting more active travel....

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Aviation Minister pledges to help aviation sector prosper

Aviation Minister pledges to help aviation sector prosper

Thursday, 08 March 2018

Baroness Sugg told industry representatives the government will help the aviation sector be more competitive, prosperous and sustainable....

Government signals commitment to improving bus access for wheelchair users

Government signals commitment to improving bus access for wheelchair users

Thursday, 08 March 2018

Government accepts expert legal recommendations aimed at ensuring that wheelchair users can access bus services. ...

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£450,000 of HS2 government funding to deliver woodland hub for communities in heart of Buckinghamshire

£450,000 of HS2 government funding to deliver woodland hub for communities in heart of Buckinghamshire

Thursday, 08 March 2018

Funding announced for the Wendover Woods recreational development project near Aylesbury....

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Government to review driving laws in preparation for self driving vehicles

Government to review driving laws in preparation for self driving vehicles

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Three year regulatory review to pave the way for self-driving vehicles....

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Thank you to the workers for keeping Britain moving

Thank you to the workers for keeping Britain moving

Friday, 02 March 2018

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling pays tribute to transport workers' tireless efforts in the snow....

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Grayling: progress on Transpennine route upgrade and Crossrail 2 to advance in lockstep

Grayling: progress on Transpennine route upgrade and Crossrail 2 to advance in lockstep

Friday, 02 March 2018

£3 billion upgrade programme for Transpennine rail route....

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Transport Secretary Chris Grayling commits to delivering a modern railway in the south west resilient to extreme weather

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling commits to delivering a modern railway in the south west resilient to extreme weather

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Government committed to extreme weather resilient modern railway for the south-west says Transport Secretary....

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Welsh rail services set to be devolved following historic agreement

Welsh rail services set to be devolved following historic agreement

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

The draft Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) (Railways) Order 2018 has been laid in Parliament....

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Transport Secretary outlines goal for UK to be at the heart of a maritime technology revolution

Transport Secretary outlines goal for UK to be at the heart of a maritime technology revolution

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Chris Grayling's vision is for the UK to be at the forefront of a maritime technology revolution with more autonomous vessels....

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Transport Minister recognises Midlands as 'heart of HS2’

Transport Minister recognises Midlands as 'heart of HS2’

Monday, 26 February 2018

HS2 Minister visits Birmingham and Derby to discuss the economic benefits and next generation of skilled apprentices created by Britain’s new railway....

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Aviation Minister hails 10 year high in Newcastle air passenger numbers

Aviation Minister hails 10 year high in Newcastle air passenger numbers

Friday, 23 February 2018

Boost in arrivals at Newcastle International Airport comes as government celebrates Northern Powerhouse International Week....

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