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DfT ministerial external meetings, January to March 2026
Updated 25 June 2026
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi Alexander | 14/01/2026 | IAG | To discuss Heathrow expansion |
| Heidi Alexander | 20/01/2026 | Jet Zero Taskforce | To discuss decarbonisation of aviation |
| Heidi Alexander | 03/02/2026 | Geordie Greig, Editor-in- Chief and David Maddox, Political Editor, The Independent | To discuss the work of the department |
| Heidi Alexander | 03/02/2026 | TUC | To discuss TUC member interests across rail, aviation, supply chain and buses. |
| Heidi Alexander | 17/02/2026 | Lime | To discuss Lime's plans for the UK, including pricing structures and bike models. |
| Heidi Alexander | 25/02/2026 | Boeing | To discuss Boeing's UK footprint and production, SAF policy, and R&D. |
| Heidi Alexander | 03/03/2026 | Victoria Derbyshire, BBC | To discuss the work of the department |
| Heidi Alexander | 04/03/2026 | Star Alliance | Introductory meeting. Discussion included Heathrow expansion and perspectives on cost, regulation, and competition. |
| Heidi Alexander | 04/03/2026 | MAG Airports | To discuss MAG's growth plans and capacity expansion, investment decisions and UK aviation competitiveness |
| Heidi Alexander | 11/03/2026 | ASLEF | To discuss Great British Railways, train driver pay, and pre-1994 rolling stock. |
| Heidi Alexander | 11/03/2026 | Pippa Crerar, Political Editor, The Guardian | To discuss the work of the department |
| Heidi Alexander | 17/03/2026 | Virgin Atlantic | To discuss Virgin's plans for the UK and risks to UK competitiveness and demand. |
| Heidi Alexander | 23/03/2026 | Formula 1 | To discuss sustainable fuels. |
| Simon Lightwood | 06/01/2026 | Logistics UK | Meeting to discuss the Strategic Road Network (SRN). |
| Simon Lightwood | 09/01/2026 | Waltham Forest Council | Meeting to discuss highway maintenance. |
| Simon Lightwood | 09/01/2026 | Cumberland Council | Meeting to discuss highway maintenance. |
| Simon Lightwood | 09/01/2026 | Royal Borough of Greenwich Council | Meeting to discuss highway maintenance. |
| Simon Lightwood | 09/01/2026 | Bolton Council | Meeting to discuss highway maintenance. |
| Simon Lightwood | 14/01/2026 | Street Works UK | Meeting to discuss how to manage the impact of street works. |
| Simon Lightwood | 19/01/2026 | PCS | Union engagement regarding DVSA |
| Simon Lightwood | 27/01/2026 | Guide Dogs UK | Meeting to discuss bus stop design. |
| Simon Lightwood | 02/02/2026 | Lyft (Freenow - UK Subsidiary) | Meeting to discuss autonomous vehicles in the Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) sector. |
| Simon Lightwood | 03/02/2026 | Road Haulage Association | Meeting to discuss RHA's current campaigns for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV), vans and coaches. |
| Simon Lightwood | 03/02/2026 | East Midlands Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss the Strategic Road Network (SRN) and East Midlands freeport. |
| Simon Lightwood | 05/02/2026 | Wigan Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss the Strategic Road Network (SRN). |
| Simon Lightwood | 10/02/2026 | Intelligent Transport Systems UK, TRL, Telent, Swarco, Yunex Traffic | Meeting with traffic technology suppliers about the traffic signal estate. |
| Simon Lightwood | 10/02/2026 | Local Government Association | Meeting to discuss highways funding, bus funding, and parking. |
| Simon Lightwood | 11/02/2026 | Wrightbus | Meeting to discuss Wrightbus' direction and vision after the appointment of new CEO. |
| Simon Lightwood | 12/02/2026 | UK Coach Operators Association | Meeting to discuss Public Service Vehicle Accessible Information Regulation. |
| Simon Lightwood | 12/02/2026 | Confederation of Passenger Transport | Meeting to discuss Public Service Vehicle Accessible Information Regulation. |
| Simon Lightwood | 25/02/2026 | Cumberland Council | Meeting to discuss Bus Services in Cumbria |
| Simon Lightwood | 04/03/2026 | Transport for All, Thomas Pocklington Trust, Wheelchair Alliance, Little People UK, Living Streets, PACTS, Wheels for Wellbeing, Whizz Kidz, Surewise Insurance, Disability Rights UK, Professor Duncan Guest, Head of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University | Hosted a Roundtable with accessibility & disability charity stakeholders as part of the Powered Mobility Device Consultation. |
| Simon Lightwood | 09/03/2026 | Dr Nick Reed (on behalf of Meera Naran MBE), Jaguar Land Rover, Thatcham Research, Road Haulage Association, The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, Association of British Insurers, Euro NCAP, RAC, Transport Research Lab, DPTAC, National Highways | Attended a Roundtable hosted by Minister for Local Transport to discuss Road Safety with industry representatives. |
| Simon Lightwood | 18/03/2026 | Urban Transport Group, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Association of Local Bus Managers, Hull and East Yorkshire, Nottingham City Transport, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Transport for West Midlands, West Midlands Combined Authority, North East Combined Authority, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, York and North Yorkshire, Cambridgshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, Greater London Authority, Transport for London, Liverpool City Region, Greater Lincolnshire Combined Authority, Liberty Bus, Transport for Wales, Translink (Northern Ireland), Transport for Scotland, Stagecoach, Go-Ahead, Arriva, First Bus, Brighton & Hove Buses, Bus Centre of Excellence, Crown Commercial Services, Mellor Bus, Alexander Dennis Ltd, Wrightbus | Hosted a Roundtable with transport organisations, local authorities, bus operators and bus manufacturers to discuss UK bus manufacturing. |
| Simon Lightwood | 18/03/2026 | West Midlands Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss highway maintenance. |
| Simon Lightwood | 19/03/2026 | Birmingham City Council | Meeting to discuss highway maintenance. |
| Simon Lightwood | 25/03/2026 | Greater Manchester Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss highway investment. |
| Simon Lightwood | 25/03/2026 | York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss highway investment. |
| Simon Lightwood | 25/03/2026 | East Midlands Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss highway investment. |
| Simon Lightwood | 25/03/2026 | South Yorkshire Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss highway investment. |
| Simon Lightwood | 25/03/2026 | West Midlands Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss highway investment. |
| Simon Lightwood | 31/03/2026 | Wrightbus | Meeting to discuss Zero Emission Buses (ZEB) manufacturing. |
| Keir Mather | 07/01/2026 | Ella Roberta Foundation | Introductory meeting to discuss DfT's approach to reducting air pollution from transport sources. |
| Keir Mather | 07/01/2026 | JLR | Introductory meeting to discuss JLR's UK priorities and the Zero Emission Vehicle transition. |
| Keir Mather | 08/01/2026 | National Wealth Fund | Meeting to discuss National Wealth Fund's strategic plan |
| Keir Mather | 20/01/2026 | Airlines UK, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Rolls-Royce, Fuels Industry UK, National Wealth Fund, Airports UK, UK Aerospace Research Consortium, ExxonMobil, easyJet, Aviation Environment Federation, 1PointFive, Airbus, Virgin Atlantic, Sustainable Aviation, University of Cambridge, Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA), Climate Change Committee, GMB Union, Boeing, Heathrow Airport | Roundtable meeting to discuss sustainable aviation fuel, carbon markets and removals, technology and efficiencies and tackling aviation climate impacts |
| Keir Mather | 21/01/2026 | NATS, ARPAS-UK, Bristow Group, Skyports, Aerospace Technology Institute, Darlington Borough Council, Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS), Joby Aviation, Cornwall Council, Aerospace, Defence & Security (ADS) Group, Apian, Regional Airports Business Association, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), Civil Aviation Authority, Vertical Aerospace | Roundtable meeting to discuss progress on the future of flight programme |
| Keir Mather | 11/02/2026 | Logistics UK, UK Major Ports Group, Association of International Courier and Express Services, Rail Freight Group, Road Haulage Association, UK Warehousing Association, Tesco, UPS, Royal Mail, Welch Group, Malcolm Transport Group, Peel Ports | Roundtable meeting to discuss industry opportunities/challenges of the freight plan, along with plans and investment for decarbonisation of the sector |
| Keir Mather | 19/02/2026 | MSC | Introductory meeting to discuss MSC group's current and prospective UK investments and to understand any barriers to investment |
| Keir Mather | 19/02/2026 | Trafigura | Introductory meeting to understand Trafigura Group’s structure, UK footprint and investment plans |
| Keir Mather | 24/02/2026 | Virgin Atlantic, Airbus, Aerospace Technology Institute, Boeing, British Airways, Airlines UK, 1PointFive, International Airlines Group, Coalition for Negative Emissions, Airports UK, Heathrow Airport, Fuels Industry UK, Phillips 66, Aviation Environement Federation, Civil Aviation Authority, Manchester Metropolitan University, Sustainable Aviation, ZeroAvia, easyJet, AGS Airports, BP | Jet Zero Taskforce Expert Group meeting to discuss sustainable aviation fuels, greenhouse gas removals, Hydrogen and investment and skills in the industry |
| Keir Mather | 25/02/2026 | Logistics UK, Tesco, Road Haulage Association, British Parking, British International Freight Association, LTS Global Solutions, Central Hub Logisitics, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, | Roundtable meeting to discuss issues of freight crime, HGV parking funding schemes, issues with HGV parking and potential solutions |
| Keir Mather | 26/02/2026 | Lloyds Register, Baltic Exchange, Maritime London, NorthStandard, EY, Citi, Marine Capital, Stephenson Harwood, Carnival UK, V Group, Howe Robinson Partner | Roundtable meeting to discuss contribution of maritime services to UK growth and global competativeness, maritime careers and skills and decarbonisation |
| Keir Mather | 04/03/2026 | Manchester Airport Group | Meeting to discuss agenda items for the upcoming Aviation Council meeting |
| Keir Mather | 10/03/2026 | Manchester Airport Group, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, AGS Airports, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Jet2, Airlines UK, Airports UK, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Association of International Courier & Express Services (AICES), Aviation Services UK, NATS, Civil Aviation Authority, WPI Strategy, | Roundtable meeting to discuss updates to the Aviation Council working groups on competativeness and resilience |
| Keir Mather | 11/03/2026 | Lloyds of London, Maritime London | Meeting to discuss impact of Middle East conflict on UK maritime |
| Keir Mather | 11/03/2026 | Sustainable Aviation | Introductory meeting to discuss SA's priorities on SAF, Greenhouse Gas Removals, and wider aviation decarbonisation |
| Keir Mather | 12/03/2026 | Essar Energy Transition | Meeting to discuss challenges to the UK refining sector and the opportunities of LCF production |
| Keir Mather | 12/03/2026 | Volkswagen | Introductory meeting to discuss VW's UK priorities and the ZEV transition |
| Keir Mather | 12/03/2026 | Heathrow Airport | Meeting to discuss airport expansion and surface access |
| Keir Mather | 17/03/2026 | Logistics UK, Indurent, Uniserve Group, Royal Mail, Segro, Tip Group, Palletways, Rudolph and Hellmann, Howard Tenens, Nestle, Maersk, Heathrow, XPO, WS Transportation, Climate Change Committee, Victa Railfreight, DHL, Pass Logistics, Iron Mountain, Volvo, Tesco, | Attending a Logisitics UK roundtable meeting to discuss economic growth, trade and business costs, decarbonisation and skills in the sector |
| Keir Mather | 17/03/2026 | Honeywell | Meeting to discuss supporting the UK SAF industry and investment |
| Keir Mather | 18/03/2026 | UK Chamber of Shipping | Meeting to discuss the impacts to shipping as response to Middle East crisis, in particular, the impacts to seafarers |
| Keir Mather | 19/03/2026 | Liverpool John Lennon Airport | Regional airport visit to discuss operational challenges and expansion plans |
| Keir Mather | 19/03/2026 | easyJet | Tour of hanger facilities and discussed decarbonisation |
| Keir Mather | 19/03/2026 | Manchester Airport Group | Regional airport visit to discuss operational challenges and expansion plans |
| Keir Mather | 19/03/2026 | Leeds Bradford Airport | Regional airport visit to discuss operational challenges and expansion plans |
| Keir Mather | 19/03/2026 | Jet2 | Tour of hanger facilities and discussed apprenticeships |
| Keir Mather | 24/03/2026 | Port of Dover, DFDS, P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries | Meeting to discuss EES implementation |
| Keir Mather | 25/03/2026 | DFDS | Meeting to discuss service and investment plans |
| Keir Mather | 25/03/2026 | Vertu Motors | Meeting to discuss the ZEV transition and Government support for the automotive sector |
| Keir Mather | 25/03/2026 | Toyota | Meeting to discuss Toyota's priorities and the ZEV Mandate |
| Keir Mather | 26/03/2026 | International Airlines Group | Joint ministerial meeting with DBT to discuss future UK investment plans |
| Lord Hendy | 01/07/2026 | High Speed 2 | Meeting to discuss alternative options regarding alternative options for the development of HS2 |
| Lord Hendy | 12/01/2026 | North East Combined Authority | Meeting to discuss Northern Powerhouse Rail |
| Lord Hendy | 12/01/2026 | Keith Williams | Meeting to discuss the Railways Bill |
| Lord Hendy | 21/01/2026 | High Speed 2 | Meeting to discuss progress with high speed 2 |
| Lord Hendy | 22/01/2026 | Porterbrook | Meeting to discuss the Railways Bill |
| Lord Hendy | 28/01/2026 | Railways Pension Trustee Company | Meeting to discuss the Railways Bill |
| Lord Hendy | 03/02/2026 | Mayor Rotherham | Meeting to discuss Northern Powerhouse Rail and Merseyrail |
| Lord Hendy | 04/02/2026 | Lendlease, The Crown Estate | Meeting to discuss updates on the Euston Redevelopment |
| Lord Hendy | 04/02/2026 | High Speed 2 | Monthly catch up regarding HS2 developments |
| Lord Hendy | 05/02/2026 | Chiltern Railways | Meeting to discuss Chiltern Railways progress |
| Lord Hendy | 23/02/2026 | Cycling working rail group | Meeting to discuss issue around E bikes on trains |
| Lord Hendy | 02/03/2026 | High Speed | Monthly meeting regarding updates on High Speed 2 |
| Lord Hendy | 11/03/2026 | Beacon Rail | Meeting to discuss the Railways Bill |
| Lord Hendy | 12/03/2026 | Rock Infrastructure | Meeting to discuss the Railways Bill |
| Lord Hendy | 16/03/2026 | British Transport Police | Introductory meeting with the new Chair of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) to discuss her aims and plans for leadership of the BTPA. |
| Lord Hendy | 17/03/2026 | Agility Trains | Meeting to discuss the Railways Bill |
| Lord Hendy | 17/03/2026 | SMBC Leasing | Meeting to discuss the Railways Bill |
| Lilian Greenwood | 05/01/2026 | Road safety campaigner | To discuss the Road Safety Strategy and Graduated Driving Licences. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 08/01/2026 | Licensed Private Hire Car Association | To discuss current industry issues and the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 08/01/2026 | Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | To understand Rotherham's position on the issues affecting the taxi and private hire vehicle sectors. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 12/01/2026 | Institute of Licensing | To discuss current taxi and private hire vehicle regulation and potential future changes. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 15/01/2026 | Graham Construction | Informal discussion while on a visit on the positive impact of the THINK! campaign and risks of drinking even a little before driving. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 21/01/2026 | Pavement parking roundtable with Guide Dogs, London Councils, Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust, Transport for All, PATROL, RAC, Living Streets, LGA, Active Travel England and British Parking Association | A roundtable on pavement parking to discuss next steps for implementing the Government's decision to give Mayoral Combined Authorities and Local Transport Authorities new powers to restrict pavement parking. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 02/02/2026 | First Bus | To discuss tackling violence against women and girls. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 11/02/2026 | Uber | To discuss national standards, CCTV requirements, cross border working / enforcement, accessibility, the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, Automated Vehicles and tax. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 11/02/2026 | Pavement parking roundtable with Mayors from West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Hull & East Yorkshire, South Yorks, Tees Valley, London, North East, West Mids, Liverpool, York & North Yorks, East Mids, West of England, Greater Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough | To discuss next steps for implementing the Government's decision to give Mayoral Combined Authorities and Local Transport Authorities new powers to restrict pavement parking. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 23/02/2026 | Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan and Commander Charmain Brenyah | To discuss the MIB and claims for compensation against the police. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 24/02/2026 | Road safety roundtable with stakeholders from the optical industry (General Optical Council, Association of Optometrists, Specsavers, College of Optometrists, Eyesight Working Group, RoSPA, Older Driver Taskforce, road safety campaigners) devolved government and government departments | To discuss next steps for eyesight tests and older drivers. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 02/03/2026 | Road safety campaigner | To discuss Graduated Driving Licences. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 02/03/2026 | Road safety roundtable from the road safety industry (Transport Research Laboratory, RAC Foundation, PACTS, The AA, Driving Instructors Association, IAM RoadSmart, road safety campaigners) devolved government and government departments | To discuss younger drivers and Minimum Learning Periods. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 03/03/2026 | Guide Dogs | An informal discussion on pavement parking and taxi accessibility. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 04/03/2026 | Transport for All, Thomas Pocklington Trust, Wheelchair Alliance, Little People UK, Living Streets, PACTS, Wheels for Wellbeing, Whizz Kidz, Surewise Insurance, Disability Rights UK, Professor Duncan Guest, Head of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University | Attended a roundtable with accessibility and disability charity stakeholders as part of the Powered Mobility Device Consultation. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 09/03/2026 | Road safety roundtable (Dr Nick Reed (on behalf of Meera Naran MBE), Jaguar Land Rover, Thatcham Research, Road Haulage Association, The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, Association of British Insurers, Euro NCAP, RAC, Transport Research Lab, DPTAC, National Highways) | A roundtable with the Minister for Roads and Buses to discuss Road Safety with industry representatives. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 11/03/2026 | Applied Information Group | To discuss the Pathways Project. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 12/03/2026 | TfL | To discuss Vision Zero and the upcoming Vision Zero Action Plan 2. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 12/03/2026 | Enterprise Car Club, including Stewart Cahill, Assistant Vice President, Rental, Enterprise | An informal discussion while on a ministerial visit to discuss Enterprise's current work on shared mobility, the integration of car clubs into regional branches and use and access to car clubs. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 19/03/2026 | Road safety roundtable from the road safety industry (Kings College London, Helen Wills, academic, National Police Chiefs Council, RAC, Brake, PACTS, Drinkaware), devolved government and government departments | To discuss next steps for motoring offences. |
| Lilian Greenwood | 23/03/2026 | Road safety roundtable from the road safety industry (Transport Scotland, National Motorcyclists Council, Motorcycle Industry Association, Motorcycle Action Group, British Motorcycle Federation, Phoenix Motorcycle Training, IAM RoadSmart, RoSPA, National Young Riders Forum, Road Safety Great Britain, The Motorcycle Experience, TfL, National Highways) devolved governments and government departments. | To discuss next steps for motorcycles consultation. |