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Transatlantic flight guarantee as UK and Canada agree new air arrangement

Transatlantic flight guarantee as UK and Canada agree new air arrangement

Friday, 30 November 2018

Planes flying from the UK will continue to enjoy the same access they currently have....

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New partnership with Muscular Dystrophy UK to improve journeys for disabled road users

New partnership with Muscular Dystrophy UK to improve journeys for disabled road users

Thursday, 29 November 2018

Changing Places accessible toilets to be brought to the majority of motorway service areas — making journeys easier for disabled people across England...

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UK and US agree new open skies arrangements

UK and US agree new open skies arrangements

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

‘Open skies’ air services arrangement agreed....

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New Traffic Commissioner appointed for Scotland

New Traffic Commissioner appointed for Scotland

Monday, 26 November 2018

Claire Gilmore to replace, in February 2019, Joan Aitken as the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland....

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Transport Secretary announces new flights between Cornwall and Heathrow

Transport Secretary announces new flights between Cornwall and Heathrow

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Potential for over 170,000 passengers to travel on the new route every year....

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Bold new measures to keep people safe on the roads

Bold new measures to keep people safe on the roads

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Measures to combat road rage, encourage more mutual respect between road users and protect the vulnerable released in 2 year action plan to improve ro...

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National celebration of engineering held at Westminster Abbey

National celebration of engineering held at Westminster Abbey

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Multi-faith service brought together industry, government and schoolchildren to mark the Year of Engineering and inspire the next generation....

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Apple set to inspire thousands of young people across the UK for the Year of Engineering

Apple set to inspire thousands of young people across the UK for the Year of Engineering

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Students in Cardiff and London go behind the scenes with Apple as the tech giant kicks off its Year of Engineering Field Trips...

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Facebook backs government campaign to inspire innovators and engineers of the future

Facebook backs government campaign to inspire innovators and engineers of the future

Friday, 16 November 2018

Facebook announces support for the Year of Engineering as part of its commitment to investing in UK engineering ....

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Rail Minister backs 'life changing' community rail projects

Rail Minister backs 'life changing' community rail projects

Friday, 16 November 2018

2018 Community Rail Strategy released....

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Ambitious transport programme is fundamental to the Northern Powerhouse

Ambitious transport programme is fundamental to the Northern Powerhouse

Thursday, 15 November 2018

Sustained investment key to building a lasting legacy, says Chris Grayling at Northern Transport conference....

Thousands of jobs linked to new Manchester Airport road

Thousands of jobs linked to new Manchester Airport road

Thursday, 15 November 2018

A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road completed and opened....

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Innovative firms capitalise on emerging technologies

Innovative firms capitalise on emerging technologies

Wednesday, 07 November 2018

Jo Johnson hosts meeting of tech start-ups....

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Government’s ‘cast iron’ commitment to Cumbria’s roads

Government’s ‘cast iron’ commitment to Cumbria’s roads

Friday, 02 November 2018

Major investment to make better journeys in Cumbria and consultation regarding congestion and safety on the A595 link near Whitehaven launched....

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Airports are key to Britain’s future prosperity

Airports are key to Britain’s future prosperity

Thursday, 01 November 2018

Chris Grayling highlights the important role airports play in forging international connections - showing Britain is open to the world....

Clean maritime revolution starts voyage

Clean maritime revolution starts voyage

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

First meeting of the clean maritime council who will make the plan for a zero emissions UK maritime sector....

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Milestone for multibillion pound project as apprentices meet Minister for London

Milestone for multibillion pound project as apprentices meet Minister for London

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Minister Jo Johnson visits £9 billion Battersea Power Station regeneration project and Northern Line extension to celebrate boost for business in the ...

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Industry and education join forces to inspire future engineers in Northern Ireland

Industry and education join forces to inspire future engineers in Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

HM Government Envoy for the Year of Engineering Stephen Metcalfe MP visits Northern Ireland to see projects inspiring budding engineers across the cou...

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Review of Highway Code set to empower cyclists and pedestrians

Review of Highway Code set to empower cyclists and pedestrians

Thursday, 18 October 2018

Government to review how road users should behave in relation to cyclists and pedestrians....

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Transport Secretary gives seal of approval to multi million pound Liverpool Lime Street upgrade

Transport Secretary gives seal of approval to multi million pound Liverpool Lime Street upgrade

Monday, 15 October 2018

Upgrade will mean longer trains, more reliable services, more seats and faster journeys....

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Department for Transport publishes no deal planning information

Department for Transport publishes no deal planning information

Friday, 12 October 2018

Transport technical notices, setting out plans to be put into place in the unlikely situation the UK leaves the EU without a deal, published....

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Reformed Plug In Car Grant extended into next decade

Reformed Plug In Car Grant extended into next decade

Thursday, 11 October 2018

Changes to financial incentives reflect the ongoing success of the Plug-In Car Grant in increasing uptake of electric vehicles...

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First new trains in £500 million northern investment unveiled by Northern Powerhouse minister

First new trains in £500 million northern investment unveiled by Northern Powerhouse minister

Friday, 05 October 2018

Northern rail passengers to benefit from state-of-the-art trains....

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Transport Secretary welcomes progress on East West Rail

Transport Secretary welcomes progress on East West Rail

Thursday, 04 October 2018

Chris Grayling visits Bicester to see how how enabling works are laying the ground for construction of a world-class rail link....

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Britain’s high speed future provides opportunity for all

Britain’s high speed future provides opportunity for all

Wednesday, 03 October 2018

Nusrat Ghani has met students enrolling at the National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham....

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Rail passengers to benefit from ‘one click’ compensation

Rail passengers to benefit from ‘one click’ compensation

Monday, 01 October 2018

Simple one-click' automated claims systems, available via smartphones and smartcard registration, will make compensation claims easier for customers....

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London Newquay flights secured for further 4 years

London Newquay flights secured for further 4 years

Monday, 01 October 2018

Service will see daily flights between Newquay Airport and London Gatwick, with 3 return flights on weekdays and 2 per day at weekends....

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Innovative ideas to transform UK rail in line to bid for millions in government grants

Innovative ideas to transform UK rail in line to bid for millions in government grants

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

First of a Kind competition is seeking ideas to decarbonise the railway and improve the passenger experience in rail stations....

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Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Summit aims to unlock huge economic opportunities and create a cleaner future....

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£200 million Derby rail upgrade works to deliver more reliable services and tackle bottlenecks, says Rail Minister

£200 million Derby rail upgrade works to deliver more reliable services and tackle bottlenecks, says Rail Minister

Thursday, 13 September 2018

Derby station gets £200 million of government investment in upgrades including new platform, new track layout and upgraded signalling....

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