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  • New deal will bring benefits to UK and Malaysian consumers

    Greater choice and lower airfares for consumers expected after number of air services restrictions removed in UK and Malaysian agreement.

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

  • Improving services for motorists

    Motoring services such as driving tests and goods vehicle testing are going to be provided by a single agency.

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

  • DfT motoring services strategy

    Announcing that a single agency will be providing motoring testing and standards services.

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

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 4

    The June 2013 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • Institution of Civil Engineers 'State of the nation report' launch

    Discussing roads, transport strategy and the devolution of transport.

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

  • Independent Transport Commission Annual Lecture introductory address

    Discussing innovations in transport including high speed rail, Crossrail and the use of biofuels.

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

  • EU Transport Council 17 June 2013

    Summarising general approaches agreed on proposals for the rail system, roadside inspections, aviation reporting and marine equipment.

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

  • Thameslink deal close to completion

    DfT has decided to award the £1.6 billion Thameslink rolling stock contract to a consortium led by Siemens.

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

  • Future of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

    The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee will be retained to advise DfT on accessibility issues relating to disabled people.

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

  • New non-executives appointed to the Department for Transport Board

    New appointments have been announced for the Department for Transport Board.

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

  • EU Transport Council 6 June 2013

    A summary of the agenda for the final Transport Council of the Irish Presidency on Monday 10 June.

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

  • Drink drive and lose your car

    Conviction consequences THINK! drink-drive campaign launched.

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

  • Business Travel Conference

    Speech to the Business Travel Conference.

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

  • New penalties to tackle tailgating and middle lane hogging

    Changes are being introduced to give the police powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving.

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

  • Fixed penalty levels for motoring offences

    Changes will give the police the power to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving.

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

  • £5 million scheme to reduce bus emissions

    Pollution reducing fund allows local authorities to upgrade their buses to greener practices.

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

  • New local service for motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas

    Motorcycle test candidates in 8 areas will soon be able to use a more convenient local service.

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  • Rail Freight conference 2013

    Speech to the Rail Freight Group at their annual conference.

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

  • Kenilworth new station

    A new station in Kenilworth will benefit from the biggest single allocation of investment from the government’s New Stations Fund.

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

  • £165 million boost to tackle bottlenecks

    Second tranche of Local Pinch Point funding released to stop road congestion.

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