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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 13 November 2020

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 13 November 2020

Friday, 13 November 2020

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 13 November 2020....

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£175 million more for cycling and walking as research shows public support

£175 million more for cycling and walking as research shows public support

Friday, 13 November 2020

Survey reveals 8 out of 10 people support measures to reduce road traffic and two-thirds support reallocating road space for active travel....

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Government gives £60 million seal of approval for North Devon Link Road

Government gives £60 million seal of approval for North Devon Link Road

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Transport Secretary announces major North Devon road project. ...

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Speech to Airport Operators Association, November 2020

Speech to Airport Operators Association, November 2020

Monday, 09 November 2020

Address to the Airport Operators Association covering Covid pandemic, recovery works, support, regional connectivity, longer term working and Brexit....

Measures to protect England from new COVID 19 strain extended

Measures to protect England from new COVID 19 strain extended

Sunday, 08 November 2020

Freight exemption removed so UK haulage drivers arriving from Denmark are now required to self-isolate on entry to England....

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Travel ban implemented to protect public health following Denmark COVID 19 mink outbreak

Travel ban implemented to protect public health following Denmark COVID 19 mink outbreak

Saturday, 07 November 2020

From 4am, Saturday 7 November visitors from Denmark arriving in the UK will be denied entry....

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Transport secretary statement on Denmark

Transport secretary statement on Denmark

Friday, 06 November 2020

From 4am Friday 6 November, people arriving in the UK from Denmark will need to self-isolate....

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Hammersmith Bridge ferry services to reduce journey times for local residents and school children

Hammersmith Bridge ferry services to reduce journey times for local residents and school children

Thursday, 05 November 2020

As part of the London bailout, TfL has been required to procure a ferry service for passengers across the Thames near Hammersmith Bridge....

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Germany and Sweden removed from travel corridor list of exempt countries

Germany and Sweden removed from travel corridor list of exempt countries

Thursday, 05 November 2020

From 4am Saturday 7 November, people arriving in the UK from Germany or Sweden will need to self-isolate....

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New funding for accessibility as government reports progress for disabled people across transport network

New funding for accessibility as government reports progress for disabled people across transport network

Tuesday, 03 November 2020

Government announces extra funding to improve travel for people with disabilities....

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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 29 October 2020

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 29 October 2020

Friday, 30 October 2020

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 29 October 2020....

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Cyprus and Lithuania removed from the travel corridor list of exempt countries

Cyprus and Lithuania removed from the travel corridor list of exempt countries

Thursday, 29 October 2020

From 4am Sunday 1 November, people arriving in the UK from Cyprus or Lithuania will need to self-isolate....

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Department for Transport gives green light to £12.7 million for A595 upgrades in Cumbria

Department for Transport gives green light to £12.7 million for A595 upgrades in Cumbria

Tuesday, 27 October 2020

The government is set to enhance the safety and capacity of the A595 at Grizebeck, Cumbria, in the latest step towards levelling up transport infrastr...

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Admin fees removed for COVID disrupted rail travel on Advance tickets

Admin fees removed for COVID disrupted rail travel on Advance tickets

Monday, 26 October 2020

Administration charge fees removed from rail Advance tickets....

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Speech to Great Northern Conference

Speech to Great Northern Conference

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps' speech at the Great Northern Conference....

Government announces further cash boost for trams

Government announces further cash boost for trams

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Tram services will be protected across the North and Midlands....

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Government steps up plans to keep trade flowing at the end of the transition period

Government steps up plans to keep trade flowing at the end of the transition period

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Government launches plans to keep trade flowing after 1 January 2021....

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Canary Islands, Denmark, Maldives and Mykonos added to travel corridor exempt list

Canary Islands, Denmark, Maldives and Mykonos added to travel corridor exempt list

Wednesday, 21 October 2020

From 4am Sunday 25 October, people arriving in England from the Canary Islands, Denmark, the Maldives and Mykonos will not need to self-isolate....

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“Beyond the crisis”   speech to the aviation industry

“Beyond the crisis” speech to the aviation industry

Monday, 19 October 2020

Talking about the issues, problems and actions taken to counter COVID-19 so far in the aviation sector, plus future plans. ...

Next steps announced to boost road safety and close mobile phone loophole

Next steps announced to boost road safety and close mobile phone loophole

Friday, 16 October 2020

Have your say on making activities like taking photos and playing games on hand-held mobile phones illegal while driving....

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Vital rail services protected through new deal with Arriva CrossCountry

Vital rail services protected through new deal with Arriva CrossCountry

Friday, 16 October 2020

New contract ensures continuation and improvement of train services across UK's most extensive rail network....

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£42 million to tackle congestion on the A630

£42 million to tackle congestion on the A630

Thursday, 15 October 2020

The government has pledged £42 million to level up northern transport infrastructure....

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Hammersmith Bridge taskforce meeting, 15 October 2020

Hammersmith Bridge taskforce meeting, 15 October 2020

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at their meeting on Thursday 15 October 2020....

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Italy removed from travel corridor list and Crete added to list for England

Italy removed from travel corridor list and Crete added to list for England

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

From 4am Sunday 18 October, people arriving in England from Italy will need to self-isolate....

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Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with first Veterans Railcard

Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with first Veterans Railcard

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Military veteran presented with new railcard ahead of its launch....

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£17 million boost to Southampton’s rail freight capacity

£17 million boost to Southampton’s rail freight capacity

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Funding for rail upgrade to freight services in Southampton released....

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Government secures critical freight flows as UK nears end of transition period

Government secures critical freight flows as UK nears end of transition period

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Freight routes secured after government signs contracts with ferry companies. ...

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Disabled people to benefit from better journeys thanks to service station funding

Disabled people to benefit from better journeys thanks to service station funding

Monday, 12 October 2020

Funding for Changing Places toilets at 22 motorway service stations....

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Hammersmith Bridge taskforce meeting, 8 October 2020

Hammersmith Bridge taskforce meeting, 8 October 2020

Thursday, 08 October 2020

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at their meeting on Thursday 8 October 2020....

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Work starts 6 months ahead of schedule on £51 million A19 upgrade

Work starts 6 months ahead of schedule on £51 million A19 upgrade

Thursday, 08 October 2020

Early start on construction demonstrates government commitment to transport infrastructure in the North....

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