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Travel Update: 47 countries and territories removed from red list

Travel Update: 47 countries and territories removed from red list

Thursday, 07 October 2021

From 11 October, the red list will reduce to 7 countries and proof of vaccination will be recognised from 37 new countries and territories....

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Nearly £2 million to be given to tech start ups to power up the transport revolution

Nearly £2 million to be given to tech start ups to power up the transport revolution

Wednesday, 06 October 2021

Government supports innovators to develop pioneering greener and safer transport. ...

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New competition to find first HQ of Great British Railways

New competition to find first HQ of Great British Railways

Monday, 04 October 2021

Great British Railways national headquarters to be based outside of London to ensure that skilled jobs and economic benefits are focused beyond the ca...

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UK’s new simplified travel system takes off from today

UK’s new simplified travel system takes off from today

Sunday, 03 October 2021

International travel will be simpler with lower testing costs for people who qualify as fully vaccinated....

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Government takes out further injunction against climate activists blocking key roads

Government takes out further injunction against climate activists blocking key roads

Sunday, 03 October 2021

Injunction bans?activities?that obstruct?traffic?and?access to motorways and major A Roads in and around London....

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Government offers £1 million accessibility boost to ferries to the Isle of Wight and Isles of Scilly

Government offers £1 million accessibility boost to ferries to the Isle of Wight and Isles of Scilly

Friday, 01 October 2021

£1 million fund to improve accessibility for disabled and reduced mobility passengers on ferries to the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly....

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Transport Secretary agrees high level principles with G7 leaders to support international and transatlantic travel

Transport Secretary agrees high level principles with G7 leaders to support international and transatlantic travel

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Seven principles agreed between G7 leaders to build a long-lasting recovery for the international travel sector....

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Winners of £3 million zero emission flight aviation competition announced

Winners of £3 million zero emission flight aviation competition announced

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Fifteen successful projects have been awarded funding to help support UK airports in handling new types of electric and hydrogen aircraft....

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Transport to unleash the UK’s potential as a world leader in future technologies

Transport to unleash the UK’s potential as a world leader in future technologies

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade....

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Government takes over running of LSER services in response to over £25 million breach of franchise agreement

Government takes over running of LSER services in response to over £25 million breach of franchise agreement

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Decision will have no impact on passengers or the frontline staff of LSER....

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More support to help people to become HGV drivers among package of government measures to ease risk of shortages

More support to help people to become HGV drivers among package of government measures to ease risk of shortages

Saturday, 25 September 2021

Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers....

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Government extends legal action against protesters obstructing the A20 and strategic routes to the Port of Dover

Government extends legal action against protesters obstructing the A20 and strategic routes to the Port of Dover

Friday, 24 September 2021

National Highways secures a further interim injunction to deter demonstrations on the A20 and main roads linked to the Port of Dover....

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Government takes legal action against M25 climate protesters

Government takes legal action against M25 climate protesters

Wednesday, 22 September 2021

Interim injunction won by National Highways to deter demonstrations on the M25....

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London International Shipping Week 2021 gala dinner

London International Shipping Week 2021 gala dinner

Monday, 20 September 2021

In celebration of London International Shipping Week 2021, how much the maritime sector contributes to the UK economy and the transition to green ship...

New system for international travel

New system for international travel

Friday, 17 September 2021

Eight countries will move from the red list on 22 September and the rules for international travel to England will change on 4 October 2021....

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General Aviation gets post Brexit boost from planned reforms including on pilot licences

General Aviation gets post Brexit boost from planned reforms including on pilot licences

Thursday, 16 September 2021

Reforms to the General Aviation sector will include proposals to simplify pilot and crew licensing and review medical requirements on non-scheduled ai...

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Government commissions action to improve rail air quality

Government commissions action to improve rail air quality

Thursday, 16 September 2021

Review commissioned to ensure air quality standards and regulations are fit for purpose on the rail network....

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London International Shipping Week: green maritime

London International Shipping Week: green maritime

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps calls for other countries to support a target of absolute zero for international shipping emissions by 2050....

World’s first green submarine among winners of the UK’s biggest clean maritime competition

World’s first green submarine among winners of the UK’s biggest clean maritime competition

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

Winners of clean maritime competition announced as the UK's greenest cruise terminal opens in Southampton....

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Independent panel to be created to review complaints against CAA decision process

Independent panel to be created to review complaints against CAA decision process

Monday, 13 September 2021

New independent panel will drive forward best practice regulatory processes at the Civil Aviation Authority....

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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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