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Government doubles trainee funding in SMarT move to boost UK maritime sector

Government doubles trainee funding in SMarT move to boost UK maritime sector

Friday, 02 February 2018

Doubling support to £30 million a year will enable the annual intake of SMarT cadets to rise from 750 to 1,200....

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New online service could help drivers report accidents

New online service could help drivers report accidents

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Government launches consultation on proposals to allow drivers to report accidents online....

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Working together for a thriving aviation sector

Working together for a thriving aviation sector

Thursday, 25 January 2018

How government is working with partners on the future of aviation strategy, Heathrow expansion, Brexit and the independent airlines insolvency review....

Community projects to benefit from £45 million of HS2 government funding

Community projects to benefit from £45 million of HS2 government funding

Thursday, 25 January 2018

First recipients of the HS2 Phase One Community and Environment Fund and Business and Local Economy Fund are announced....

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Aviation Minister meets apprentices on visit to Luton Airport

Aviation Minister meets apprentices on visit to Luton Airport

Friday, 19 January 2018

Baroness Sugg visits one of the UK's largest airports to see first-hand the contributions being made by apprentices....

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First MOT test to remain at 3 years to protect road safety

First MOT test to remain at 3 years to protect road safety

Thursday, 18 January 2018

The wait for the first MOT test on cars and motorcycles won't be extended to 4 years due to safety concerns....

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Engineering in the spotlight for 2018 as government launches campaign to inspire the next generation

Engineering in the spotlight for 2018 as government launches campaign to inspire the next generation

Monday, 15 January 2018

The Year of Engineering will see government and industry tackle a major skills gap and inspire the engineers of tomorrow....

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Funding for thousands of electric car charge points unused by councils

Funding for thousands of electric car charge points unused by councils

Friday, 12 January 2018

Ministers write to local councils urging them to take up electric car charge-point funding....

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Congestion busting scheme to benefit millions of drivers

Congestion busting scheme to benefit millions of drivers

Tuesday, 26 December 2017

Charging for road works is helping to improve journeys and reduce congestion....

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Major Road Network investment to boost motorists' journeys

Major Road Network investment to boost motorists' journeys

Saturday, 23 December 2017

Government launches consultation on which roads to include in new Major Road Network....

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Tough new penalties for misuse of lasers

Tough new penalties for misuse of lasers

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Shining or directing a laser at aircraft, road vehicles or ships could lead to a prison sentence, unlimited fine or both under new laws....

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Britain gears up for remote control parking

Britain gears up for remote control parking

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Consultation proposing changing the Highway Code to promote remote control parking released....

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Businesses encouraged to bid for transformative innovation funding

Businesses encouraged to bid for transformative innovation funding

Monday, 18 December 2017

Apply for innovation funding to transform UK transport....

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Launch of new East West Railway Company puts UK’s own ‘Silicon Valley’ rail link on fast track

Launch of new East West Railway Company puts UK’s own ‘Silicon Valley’ rail link on fast track

Thursday, 14 December 2017

The East West Railway Company will make sure the railway works for the passengers and the communities it will serve....

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Britain open for business as UK and China further relax limits on flights

Britain open for business as UK and China further relax limits on flights

Sunday, 10 December 2017

Regions set for economic boost as new deal increases the number of passenger services allowed per week....

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Technological boost for winter resilience

Technological boost for winter resilience

Thursday, 07 December 2017

Minister sees how flood-hit bridges can be checked for damage more quickly with new ‘BridgeCat’ technology....

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Christmas drink drive campaign uses friends' influence to help save lives

Christmas drink drive campaign uses friends' influence to help save lives

Thursday, 07 December 2017

Christmas campaign works with Kiss FM to get people encouraging their friends not to drink and drive. ...

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MPs join the campaign to inspire the next generation of engineers

MPs join the campaign to inspire the next generation of engineers

Thursday, 07 December 2017

Pledges of support for the Year of Engineering will help ensure young people across the UK can find out more about the opportunities of engineering ca...

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Government backs small businesses in transport sector

Government backs small businesses in transport sector

Saturday, 02 December 2017

New innovation funding announced as firms celebrate Small Business Saturday....

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Transport investment in the north

Transport investment in the north

Friday, 01 December 2017

Rail Minister Paul Maynard’s address to the North of England Transport Summit at Royal Armouries, Leeds....

Strategic vision for rail

Strategic vision for rail

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Setting out a vision for our railways, including a new way of operating train and track and changes to the franchising system....

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Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengers

Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengers

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Competition to run the South Eastern rail franchise announced....

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The future of the Great Western franchise

The future of the Great Western franchise

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Have your say on how the Great Western railway should operate. ...

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Ian Baulch Jones has been appointed as non?executive director at DVSA

Ian Baulch Jones has been appointed as non?executive director at DVSA

Monday, 27 November 2017

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has appointed Ian Baulch-Jones as a new non-executive director to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)....

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New powers for police to address illegal and unsafe use of drones

New powers for police to address illegal and unsafe use of drones

Sunday, 26 November 2017

New safety laws to help put the UK at the forefront of drone technology development....

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£30 million to improve road safety for communities along HS2 route

£30 million to improve road safety for communities along HS2 route

Friday, 24 November 2017

Fund allocations to improve cycle and road safety confirmed today as part of National Road Safety Week....

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New THINK! road safety campaign launched to help cut child deaths

New THINK! road safety campaign launched to help cut child deaths

Friday, 24 November 2017

New road safety resources released to help teachers and schools highlight the dangers of the road....

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Office of Rail and Road's role in improving travel for disabled passengers

Office of Rail and Road's role in improving travel for disabled passengers

Friday, 17 November 2017

Rail Minister Paul Maynard calls for action to make our railways better for everyone....

North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from government

North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from government

Thursday, 16 November 2017

Pioneering legislation will transform transport across the North of England, underlining the government's commitment to the Northern Powerhouse....

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Government announces landmark campaign to inspire next generation of engineers

Government announces landmark campaign to inspire next generation of engineers

Thursday, 16 November 2017

The Year of Engineering will see government and industry offer young people across the UK a million direct experiences of engineering in a major push ...

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