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  • Appointment of the new Chairman of HS2 Ltd

    Sir David Higgins will be taking over the role of Chair of HS2 as of January 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Providing DSA tests only in national languages: response to consultation

    Changes are being made to improve road safety and social cohesion, whilst reducing fraud and costs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU Transport Council 9 October 2013

    Robert Goodwill to attend first Transport Council of the Lithuanian Presidency meeting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The future of rail fares

    Ticket price increases to be limited.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fares and ticketing review

    Rail fares and ticketing: next steps government response document released setting out new ticket pricing practices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fares and ticketing review

    Discusses the importance of rail and announces changes to rail fares including flex and capping.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of review into DVLA to deliver better services

    DVLA review to make recommendations on how to make services better and identify improvements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

    DfT's review of DVLA is set to commence this month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Aviation capacity in the UK: emerging thinking, 7 October 2013

    Discusses the progress plus arguments in favour of and against expanding airport capacity at the national level.

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  • Emerging thinking: aviation capacity in the UK

    Airport Commission invites comments on its emerging thinking.

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  • Simon Burns thanked for 'hard work and leadership'

    Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin statement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Councils urged to use parking zones to cut yellow lines

    Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Revised statutory guidance published by Senior Traffic Commissioner

    Key guidance and directions updated following consultation with industry.

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  • Franchising deal to boost services on Great Western Main Line

    First Greater Western Ltd will operate trains between London Paddington, the Cotswolds, south Wales and the south west until September 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First time pass rates improve again

    Pass rates at annual test continue to improve across the board according to VOSA’s 2012 to 2013 effectiveness report

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  • Green buses to get more funding

    Additional funding announced to bring 55 low carbon buses into service and clean up dozens more.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • East Lancashire to benefit from £40 million green transport project

    Pennine Reach bus network given £40 million funding for improvements package including new bus stations at Blackburn and Accrington.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A6 to Manchester Airport relief road closer

    Approval granted to design and obtain permissions for a new road between the M56 Manchester Airport Spur and the A6 at Hazel Grove.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Manchester to secure maximum boost for region's economy

    High speed rail roadshows series begins in Manchester.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government