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  • 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

  • Manston airport review

    Government will appoint a consultant to review the process so far on decisions about the future of Manston Airport.

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

  • Transport Secretary in Sheffield to receive northern electrification report

    Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visits Sheffield to discuss the Northern Electrification Task Force report.

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

  • Keeping our railways safe during a time of political change

    Rail Minister praises the work of the British Transport Police as preparations are made for devolving policing of the Scottish rail network.

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

  • Passengers in east Suffolk set for bigger say on rail services

    Passengers in east Suffolk will have more say on how local rail services are run.

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

  • Industry backs government’s spaceport plans

    A spaceport consultation outcome has been published, paving the way to make UK commercial spaceflight operations a reality.

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

  • THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

    This year's THINK! cycle safety campaign will be extended to include a further 7 cities with high cyclist casualties figures.

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

  • Transport Secretary visits Wolverhampton

    Patrick McLoughlin in Wolverhampton to discuss future of local and regional rail network.

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

  • New East Coast franchise starts

    Rail Minister at official launch of Virgin Trains East Coast service between London and Scotland.

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

  • New powers to tackle drug driving

    A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales.

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

  • Nick Clegg announces multi-million pound boost for cycling in 8 major cities

    The Deputy Prime Minister has outlined how a £114 million investment in cycling will be divided up between 8 major UK cities.

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

  • Pacer vehicles withdrawal: confirming the ministerial direction

    Letter confirming a ministerial direction relating to the withdrawal of Pacer vehicles by 2020.

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