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All current documents relating to rail franchising at the Department for Transport.
Practical guide to support local authorities with the bus franchising process.
High-quality day care has the potential to be a “triple-win” fostering child development, increasing parental income, and increasing day care profits in a mostly female workforce.
Education Secretary announces reforms to tighten rules on fraud in the student finance system that cost taxpayers £2m in 2022/23.
Guidance for local transport authorities in England on how to set up a bus franchising scheme to improve local bus services.
Advice for Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) that are considering, developing or monitoring bus franchising proposals from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
We are seeking views on proposals to strengthen oversight of subcontracted delivery of higher education, also known as franchising.
The Rail Franchise Advisory Panel supports the department's rail franchising programme.
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