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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Councils urged to make 2011 the year of the electric car

    The government has outlined more support for green drivers to encourage greater use of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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

  • New speed camera rules to improve transparency

    In future, local authorities and police will have to publish full information about speed cameras.

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

  • Go ahead for new bridge over River Thames in Surrey

    New bridge over Thames between Walton and Shepperton in Surrey announced.

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

  • Winter resilience review

    A report has been published which audits how highways authorities and transport operators coped with cold weather in winter 2010.

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

  • New high speed rail proposals unveiled

    Proposed high speed rail network will include a direct link to Heathrow.

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

  • Motorcycle testing set for overhaul

    On-road test proposed for motor cyclists.

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

  • High Speed Rail

    Oral statement by the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Severe winter weather

    Outlines the effects of recent severe weather on the transport network and explains what we are doing to take action.

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

  • Motorcycle testing

    Motorcycle testing review interim report published identifying a set of changes to current motorcycle testing.

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

  • Reading station access improvements move a step closer

    Department for Transport is to invest nearly £10 million towards improving access to Reading station, one of the most critical rail hubs in Britain.

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

  • Search and rescue helicopters procurement

    Plans to negotiate with the preferred bidder for provision of a search and rescue helicopter capability have been delayed.

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

  • Modernisation of coastguard services

    We have launched a consultation on proposals to modernise the coastguard service.

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

  • Electric car revolution revs up

    Grants for trailblazing cars - part of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution in the UK.

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

  • Crossrail project update: 14 December 2010

    An update on Crossrail and future work to be done to the transfer the existing franchise and commission new services.

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

  • Eversheds aviation seminar

    Setting out some of the government ideas on airports and aviation.

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

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund

    Announcing plans to publish detailed guidance on the operation of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF).

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

  • Local transport capital blocks settlement

    Local authorities in England capital settlements for transport.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 2 December 2010

    Report of 2 December 2010 Transport Council meeting which discussed air cargo security procedures, road safety and rail packages.

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

  • Advanced Motorists annual lunch speech

    Discusses drink and drug driving and future government plans to combat it use.

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

  • Government support for the maritime industry and light dues update

    Announcing that following the spending review the government will not increase light dues for the next 3 years.

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