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From Minister of State for Transport
  • New air quality plan published for consultation

    Options open for consultation to reduce nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities.

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  • Ministers discuss Brexit with the automotive industry

    The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union David Davis has today met leaders of the UK automotive sector to listen to their views on Brexit negotiations.

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  • PwC submits initial report on Manston Airport

    Consultant updates on progress in its review of decisions about Manston’s future.

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

  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s business plan for 2015 to 2016

    Speech announcing the publication of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s business plan for 2015 to 2016.

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

  • New board member of Passenger Focus announced

    Theo de Pencier joins board of Passenger Focus, the independent rail and strategic road user watchdog.

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

  • The Budapest Convention on the contract for the carriage of goods by inland waterways

    UK to opt into the Budapest Convention on the contract for the carriage of goods by inland waterways.

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

  • Turning to the future

    Road infrastructure strategy: building the skill for delivery.

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

  • Publication of the Highways England framework document

    Setting out Highways England's relationship with government.

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

  • Consultant for Manston Airport review announced

    PwC to report back to DfT and Thanet Council on the future of Manston Airport.

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

  • Improvements at M40 junction 12 start today

    An £11.6m Highways Agency scheme to improve junction 12 of the M40 begins today (Wednesday, March 18).

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Change to the rules for operators registering local bus services

    Explains changes to rules for registering local bus services and the outcome of a related government consultation.

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

  • Beautiful roads

    A new aesthetic vision for the road network.

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

  • Meeting the maritime challenge

    States why a thriving shipping industry is so fundamental to the government’s vision for a prosperous Britain.

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

  • Light dues 2015 to 2016

    Light dues to be reduced to 39p in April 2015.

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

  • £5 million boost for water rescue charities

    Charities across the country will get funding for state of the art rescue equipment from a new £5 million fund.

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

  • National policy statement for national networks: designation

    Confirms that the 'National policy statement for national networks' has been designated as a national policy statement.

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

  • Maritime growth study: keeping the UK competitive in a global market

    Speech launching the maritime growth study, which will assess the UK maritime industry and identify options for making it more competitive.

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