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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • VOSA/DSA

    Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency created to merge services of Driving Standards Agency and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency.

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

  • £18 million for busy roads in Merseyside

    A5758 Broom’s Cross road improvement scheme has been given approval to start

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

  • SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards

    The safety helmet assessment and rating programme has won two prestigious road safety awards.

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

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

    Announces the First Reading of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.

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

  • Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

    The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.

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

  • Core Cities call on government to maximise the potential of high speed rail

    Leaders from the UK's 10 largest cities call for the fast delivery of HS2.

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

  • Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go-ahead

    The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent.

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

  • Airport security scanners

    Security scanners to be deployed at extra 11 airports.

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

  • HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Yorkshire to secure maximum boost for region's economy

    HS2 Growth Taskforce roadshow visits Yorkshire.

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

  • HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to East Midlands to secure maximum boost for region's economy

    HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from across the East Midlands to maximise high speed rail benefits.

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

  • £16 million for Yorkshire bus services

    £16 million to provide high quality Bus Rapid Transit service, new highway link and modifications, bus stops and low emission vehicles.

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

  • DfT statistics on road traffic, journey reliability and congestion on local managed roads

    Road traffic, Highways Agency road journeys and congestion statistics released.

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

  • Joe Anderson: The strategic case for HS2 (long version)

    HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool from Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.

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

  • Joe Anderson: The strategic case for HS2 (short version)

    Shortened version of HS2 viewpoint and benefits for Liverpool by Mayor Joe Anderson, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.

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

  • Sir Richard Leese: The strategic case for HS2 (long version)

    HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.

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

  • Sir Richard Leese: The strategic case for HS2 (short version)

    Shortened version of the HS2 viewpoint by Sir Richard Leese, Manchester City Council, part of the strategic case for HS2 video interviews.

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

  • HS2 engine for growth

    HS2 engine for growth video transcript explaining the benefits and challenges of HS2.

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

  • Boost for high speed rail services to Sandwich and Deal

    Six month extension for Southeastern to continue providing key high speed route between Sandwich and Deal.

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

  • Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model

    Discusses the benefits of competition in the rail industry plus future plans for development and enhancement.

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

  • Nearly 10,000 jobs supported by road investment in 2014

    £4.3 billion of investment in 209 road schemes throughout Britain.

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