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  • Admiralty notice to mariners: digital format

    MCA approval letter

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  • Government response to consultation on transforming the Highways Agency into a government-owned company

    Announcing publication of the government's response to a consultation on changing the Highways Agency into a government-owned company.

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

  • Contingencies fund advance

    Announces that DfT are seeking an advance from the Contingencies Fund to meet an urgent cash requirement.

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

  • Roads Minister approves scheme extension: three more miles of A1 Western Bypass to be widened

    The Roads Minister has given the green light for the Highways Agency to widen more of the A1 Western Bypass at Gateshead – helping to tackle congestion and support economic growth and local development.

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  • DVLA opening hours: Easter 2014

    Customers will be able to transact with us electronically throughout the Easter period at GOV.UK.

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  • New appointments for the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

    New members join expert panel which advises on disability and transport.

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

  • Motoring agency merger set to improve services for motorists

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond has today (2 April 2014) launched the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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

  • Triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners

    A triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners is launching.

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

  • Department for Transport’s executive agencies 2014 to 2015

    The 2014 to 2015 business plans for DfT's executive agencies are being published.

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

  • Triennial review of Passenger Focus

    A triennial review of Passenger Focus and its governance arrangements will begin soon.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 20 March 2014

    Outlines transport issues discussed at the first Transport Council under the Greek Presidency including rail regulation and urban mobility.

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

  • Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority reappointed

    Civil Aviation Authority reappoints Dame Deirdre Hutton.

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

  • EU transport council: 13 March 2014

    Outlines the agenda for the next Transport Council, covering subjects including rail regulation, urban mobility and legislative proposals.

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

  • Motorists in Northern Ireland to benefit from better services

    Motorists in Northern Ireland will benefit from better, quicker services as a result of changes announced today by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond.

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

  • Anna Walker reappointed as chair of rail regulator

    Appointment provides continuity for regulator as it oversees start of industry’s £38 billion programme of rail investment.

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

  • Review set to boost DVLA services

    Changes at DVLA are going to give drivers access to more online and tailored services.

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

  • A review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

    Announcing publication of the DVLA review and ministerial response.

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

  • DVLA Contact Centre service disruptions

    Due to essential system maintenance, there will be disruptions to Drivers Medical services provided by DVLA’s Contact Centre.

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  • Project management

    Explains the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP 's decision to exercise the power of veto around disclosure of a project assessment review report.

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

  • DSA procurement

    New contract arrangements are set to reduce the costs of the driving theory test from September 2014.

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