Department For Transport News and Announcements

Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

28 EV models are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme....

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All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses

Friday, 22 August 2025

Families can continue to travel to dozens of popular destinations for no more than £3 for a single fare. ...

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Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Plug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027....

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Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models

Friday, 08 August 2025

The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. ...

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First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric

Monday, 04 August 2025

The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK....

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Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer

Monday, 04 August 2025

Completed upgrades to Church Fenton to York rail line will bring passengers faster trains and more reliable services....

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First time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Neighbourhoods in Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cambridge will be transformed with homes, green spaces, shops and hotels. ...

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Mayors and Ministers back British manufacturers and greener buses

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Government ministers and metro mayors commit to greener transport and greater job opportunities across the regions....

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Electric boost: EV chargepoints in the UK grow by 27% in a year

Thursday, 24 July 2025

News follows last week’s announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars....

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Rail passengers in the North to benefit from simpler fares and cheaper tickets thanks to public ownership

Thursday, 24 July 2025

This initiative will expand the availability of advance rail tickets across publicly owned operators, to provide more options for people travelling ac...

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£30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade....

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£63 million lift off for clean aviation fuels

Monday, 21 July 2025

Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. ...

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Next steps for self driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self driving vehicles law

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025. ...

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London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways

Thursday, 17 July 2025

c2c’s rail services to be brought into public ownership....

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Government agrees landmark plans to lay down the tracks for direct trains to Germany

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

A direct rail link between London and Germany could change how people travel between our two countries....

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Flying to become more accessible as Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson sets out key recommendations for aviation industry

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will push recommendations forward to provide a better passenger experience for disabled people. ...

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Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands

Monday, 14 July 2025

Car manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025. ...

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New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolution

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport....

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School run superheroes to boost cycle lanes and walkways to schools

Friday, 11 July 2025

New junior active travel inspectors will work with teachers and parents to assess local walking and cycling routes around their schools. ...

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DfT issues warning about scam text messages asking people to pay fines

Tuesday, 08 July 2025

People receiving text messages claiming to be from DfT should not click on any links or share financial details....

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Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades supporting over 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs

Tuesday, 08 July 2025

Commuters and businesses to benefit from quicker journeys as more than 50 road and rail upgrades are agreed....

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On track and online: landmark deal to end mobile dead zones

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Project Reach deal signed to boost connectivity and remove mobile signal blackspots on the rail network....

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£750,000 to break down barriers and get more young people into aviation jobs

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Organisations have until 12 September 2025 to apply for the latest Reach for the Sky Challenge fund. ...

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Transport Secretary draws line under HS2 'mismanagement' with bold reset plan

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

All recommendations from the James Stewart review into HS2 to be accepted by government as Mike Brown takes over as HS2 Ltd Chair....

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Great British Railways in action – passengers benefit from track and train being united on South Eastern Railway

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Southeastern and Network Rail unite to operate as South Eastern Railway....

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Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs

Monday, 16 June 2025

The contract will see British Steel supplying a minimum of 337,000 tonnes of long and short rail in the UK over the next 5 years. ...

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Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption

Friday, 13 June 2025

Network Rail will write to the affected local businesses that qualify to receive a share of up to £850,000 this week. ...

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Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. ...

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Driving innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self driving vehicles fast tracked

Monday, 09 June 2025

From 2026, self-driving cars without a safety driver could be available for people to book via an app for the first time....

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More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling race

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Investing in safer roads will encourage more women to cycle, build healthier, stronger communities and help ease pressure on the NHS. ...

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Department for Transport

Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme

All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses

Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended

Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models

First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric

Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer

First time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land

Mayors and Ministers back British manufacturers and greener buses

Electric boost: EV chargepoints in the UK grow by 27% in a year

Rail passengers in the North to benefit from simpler fares and cheaper tickets thanks to public ownership

£30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK

£63 million lift off for clean aviation fuels

Next steps for self driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self driving vehicles law

London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways

Government agrees landmark plans to lay down the tracks for direct trains to Germany

Flying to become more accessible as Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson sets out key recommendations for aviation industry

Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands

New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolution

School run superheroes to boost cycle lanes and walkways to schools

DfT issues warning about scam text messages asking people to pay fines

Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades supporting over 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs

On track and online: landmark deal to end mobile dead zones

£750,000 to break down barriers and get more young people into aviation jobs

Transport Secretary draws line under HS2 'mismanagement' with bold reset plan

Great British Railways in action – passengers benefit from track and train being united on South Eastern Railway

Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs

Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption

Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints

Driving innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self driving vehicles fast tracked

More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling race

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