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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Highways England to take over motorways and major A roads

    Government confirms new company Highways England will run motorways and major A roads from 1 April 2015.

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

  • Implementation of the strategic highways company

    New strategic highways company, Highways England, will run motorways and major A roads from 1 April 2015.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 12 March 2015

    Notice of the transport council meeting,13 March 2015, which will debate the Fourth Railway Package and EU competitiveness.

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

  • Cash boost to get the nation cycling

    New campaign will make underused bikes roadworthy.

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

  • New DVLA framework agreement published

    The DVLA Framework Agreement, which describes the basis of the relationship between the DVLA and its sponsor, the Department for Transport, is published today (12 March 2015).

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

  • Big Bike Revival

    Big Bike Revival campaign launched to encourage more people to cycle.

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

  • English road safety comparison website closes on 27 March 2015

    Road collision website to close.

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

  • £3 million green bus funding to help clean up town and city air

    Nearly 150 buses across the country to be fitted with pollution-reducing technology.

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

  • HGV task force wins safety award

    London’s Industrial HGV Task Force has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to transport safety.

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

  • £65 million funding for ultra-low emission cities and green buses

    Twelve British cities shortlisted to become international beacons of ultra-low emission vehicle use.

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

  • Our future as a maritime nation

    Britain’s shipping industry has a proud history, but must meet the challenges of the modern world.

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

  • Government departments sign up to ‘green revolution’

    Green move adds electric cars to government car fleet.

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

  • New plans to boost motorcyclist safety

    Consultation launched on plans to improve basic training for motorcycle riders, including standard of instructors.

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

  • Motorcycle compulsory basic training consultation

    A consultation has opened to improve the structure and delivery of compulsory basic training courses for motorcyclists.

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

  • Claire Perry officially opens £280 million Lincolnshire rail improvements

    Rail Minister sees how Great Northern Great Eastern line upgrade is improving freight links and increasing capacity.

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

  • Farmers set to benefit from increase in tractor weights and speeds

    New weight and speed limits for tractors to boost agricultural economy.

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

  • Regulation change to support children with disability

    Change in regulations means specialist medical equipment can now be carried on mobility scooters.

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

  • Government delivers on parking promises to help local shops

    New measures will deliver a fairer deal for motorists and help boost the high street.

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

  • Transport Secretary sees benefits of rail investment in Derbyshire

    Patrick McLoughlin celebrates start of work on Ilkeston station and Crossrail contract win for local firm.

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

  • National vision, local solutions

    The Peak District is putting sustainability at the heart of its future transport programme.

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