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UK SAF industry goes from forest waste to new heights with £53 million boost

UK SAF industry goes from forest waste to new heights with £53 million boost

Friday, 17 November 2023

Advanced Fuel Fund winning projects will help create up to 10,000 green jobs by 2035 and enhance the economy by around £1.8 billion a year. ...

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£8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers

£8 billion boost to repair roads and back drivers

Friday, 17 November 2023

Redirected HS2 funding to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the country, improving journeys for all....

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Government calls on councils to make taxis and private hire vehicles more accessible

Government calls on councils to make taxis and private hire vehicles more accessible

Friday, 17 November 2023

Updated best practice guidance puts more emphasis on making taxi and PHV services more accessible to disabled people....

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Government joins forces with Liverpool to transform city’s rail network

Government joins forces with Liverpool to transform city’s rail network

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Plans for a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside one step closer as Liverpool’s new, government-funded rail station opens....

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New £2 million competition launched to help decarbonise local transport

New £2 million competition launched to help decarbonise local transport

Thursday, 16 November 2023

UK businesses can apply for up to £500,000 to run pioneering trials that tackle local transport challenges. ...

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Funding boost for new train station in Bradford as part of Network North Plan

Funding boost for new train station in Bradford as part of Network North Plan

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

New station to improve connectivity, benefitting education and business in the UK’s ‘City of Culture’....

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Independent inquiry launched into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Independent inquiry launched into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Thursday, 09 November 2023

Announcing an inquiry into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel....

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New laws to safely roll out self driving vehicles across British roads

New laws to safely roll out self driving vehicles across British roads

Thursday, 09 November 2023

Self-driving vehicles will help make travel more convenient and accessible, improving the lives of millions of people who can not drive....

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New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti social behaviour

New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti social behaviour

Monday, 06 November 2023

Backed by £2.5 million of funding, specially-trained officers will enhance public safety and help prevent violence against women and girls on and arou...

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Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector

Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector

Monday, 30 October 2023

Vital reforms considered by the Aviation Council to achieve an innovative and efficient sector that provides more choice and better value for passenge...

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New laws to make charging an electric vehicle easier and quicker

New laws to make charging an electric vehicle easier and quicker

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Regulations to improve the EV charging experience for millions of drivers. ...

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New £1.8 million competition launched to support innovative transport solutions

New £1.8 million competition launched to support innovative transport solutions

Monday, 23 October 2023

The competition will award grants to businesses that seek to provide solutions to some of transport’s most-pressing issues, including decarbonisation....

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Major £150 million funding boost for local bus services as fare cap set to be extended

Major £150 million funding boost for local bus services as fare cap set to be extended

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Reallocation of HS2 funding to improve bus services across every part of the North and Midlands....

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Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rights

Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rights

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Updated guidance explains what passengers need to know about their rights and responsibilities when flying....

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Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads

Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on our roads

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

New funding will create new jobs and provide crucial infrastructure to help the haulage sector decarbonise....

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North East to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

North East to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads. ...

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West Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

West Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads....

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Yorkshire and the Humber to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Yorkshire and the Humber to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads....

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South West to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

South West to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to improve connectivity across the country includes reopening rail services to Wellington and Cullompton.  ...

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Boost for Scotland and UK wide transport connectivity

Boost for Scotland and UK wide transport connectivity

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to include funding for better links between the Cairnryan ferry terminals serving Northern Ireland and South West Scotland. ...

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South East to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

South East to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities via bus, rail and new and improved roads includes funding for South East transport schemes....

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East of England to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

East of England to benefit from £6.5 billion transport investment

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to improve connectivity across the country includes funding to double passenger services from Ely to King’s Lynn and Ipswich t...

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£1 billion to improve transport connectivity in Wales

£1 billion to improve transport connectivity in Wales

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Plan to provide faster journey times across the UK includes bringing parts of North Wales within an hour of Manchester through upgrade of the North Wa...

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North West to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

North West to benefit from £19.8 billion transport investment

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads....

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East Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

East Midlands to benefit from £9.6 billion transport investment

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

Multibillion-pound plan to link major cities in the North via bus, rail and new and improved roads. ...

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Government launches plan to put drivers back in the driving seat

Government launches plan to put drivers back in the driving seat

Monday, 02 October 2023

New 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures....

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Government announces new long term plan to back drivers

Government announces new long term plan to back drivers

Friday, 29 September 2023

Plan for drivers will sit alongside continued investment in public transport and active travel....

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Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035

Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035

Thursday, 28 September 2023

80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain set to be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035. ...

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£80 million funding delivered to improve and protect bus services

£80 million funding delivered to improve and protect bus services

Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Funding will protect essential bus services and allow local authorities to make the improvements that would most benefit their communities....

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Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to government's £2 fare cap

Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to government's £2 fare cap

Friday, 22 September 2023

The £2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get around....

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