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The Traffic Commissioner for the Western Traffic Area, Kevin Rooney, has revoked the operator licence held by Scorpion Engineering Ltd following a public inquiry in Bristol on 9 October 2025. [An appeal has now been lodged …
New map rates how record government pothole funding is being used.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine’s firepower to defend itself from Putin’s war machine.
Police teams across Scotland are recognised for maintaining safety, supporting communities and remaining operational despite severe winter weather.
UK is now accelerating £200 million to equip UK Armed Forces with new kit to be ready to deploy as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine.
Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition.
Hundreds of endangered species seized in crackdown on international wildlife smuggling.
Dstl’s Single Information Environment (SInfoE) architecture solves the problem of accessing information across different systems and domains.
We're making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in the sector.
New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for all UK road users.
The Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain are delighted to acknowledge the appointment of Richard Turfitt as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s New Year Honours list, recognising his outstand…
Today (Friday 2 January) online mini cab firms have been barred from illegitimately using a niche scheme to avoid tax.
More than 500 new ambulances will be deployed in England to cut response times for patients in every region.
Horizon research with UK involvement was more widely cited, as UK celebrates 2 years in Horizon Europe.
The UK has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for state-of-the-art military artillery.
The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began
RAIB has today released its report into a derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, 6 September 2024.
Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear the waste.
Following a fair and open recruitment campaign, Sharon Clelland was appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as a Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain.
Following a Public Inquiry held in Cambridge, the Traffic Commissioner for the East of England, Richard Turfitt, has curtailed the operator licence held by Ashwood Travel Ltd and considered the repute of former transport man…
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