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New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway....

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Public invited to have their say on self driving vehicle safety

Public invited to have their say on self driving vehicle safety

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026. ...

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£219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution

£219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution

Monday, 15 June 2026

£219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs....

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Cycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossings

Cycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossings

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....

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How well does your council fix potholes? Tough new guidance for councils will end ‘patch up’ fixes and lead to smoother, safer journeys

How well does your council fix potholes? Tough new guidance for councils will end ‘patch up’ fixes and lead to smoother, safer journeys

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New rules to require councils to prove they are doing more to fix potholes and future-proof roads....

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Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thousands of seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protections under new government proposals

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The new laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters....

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New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK. ...

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Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend

Britain's biggest train operator’s services enter public ownership this weekend

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, will transfer into public ownership....

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More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in 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....

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Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus style self driving vehicles

Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus style self driving vehicles

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme....

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New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK....

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Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled

Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled

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...

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Transport Secretary ends 'era of neglect' on HS2 with thorough reset

Transport Secretary ends 'era of neglect' on HS2 with thorough reset

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...

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Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...

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Multimillion pound competition drives cutting edge innovation in rail industry

Multimillion pound competition drives cutting edge innovation in rail industry

Monday, 11 May 2026

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain....

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Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed

Sunday, 10 May 2026

New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026....

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Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users....

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Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays?from disruption?

Government sets out plans to protect summer holidays?from disruption?

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....

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Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

Fixing the foundations: government fund to fix England's bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Funding will help local councils with cost of fixing England's ageing road infrastructure....

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Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash

Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding, or risk losing their cash

Monday, 13 April 2026

We’re making sure every pound goes straight into fixing roads and tackling potholes across England, not being spent elsewhere....

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Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Monday, 13 April 2026

£3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England....

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Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

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....

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Stalled housing and employment sites to be unlocked with new £165 million road fund

Stalled housing and employment sites to be unlocked with new £165 million road fund

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Fund will support transport links so stalled housing and employment sites can go ahead....

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Women and girls' walking safety

Women and girls' walking safety

Thursday, 26 March 2026

What the government and Active Travel England are doing to make walking safer for women and girls....

Major renewal of ageing English roads delivered with £27 billion investment

Major renewal of ageing English roads delivered with £27 billion investment

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....

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Better journeys ahead: governments agree framework for Scotland’s rail network ahead of the creation of Great British Railways

Better journeys ahead: governments agree framework for Scotland’s rail network ahead of the creation of Great British Railways

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

New framework strengthens Scotland’s rail decision?making, protecting devolved powers and delivering clearer, more reliable services for passengers....

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Better journeys ahead: agreement secured to benefit Welsh passengers under Great British Railways

Better journeys ahead: agreement secured to benefit Welsh passengers under Great British Railways

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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£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads

£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks....

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Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost to taxpayers

Transport Secretary tasks HS2 with reducing construction time and cost to taxpayers

Monday, 23 March 2026

The government is exploring options to cut HS2 costs, reduce delays and deliver the benefits of increased rail capacity and faster journeys earlier....

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DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways

DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways

Friday, 20 March 2026

Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter join the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board, helping to set up Great British Railways (GBR)....

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