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Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy.
Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.
The criteria for the role of HS2 Chair have been updated to appeal to leaders from a wider field of sectors and backgrounds.
Consultation launched to better understand the skills needed to boost diversity, plug the skills gap and promote careers in the transport sector.
The HS2 Construction Commissioner has been reappointed and will continue to investigate unresolved disputes and provide independent advice on making a complaint.
Next generation of Britain’s high-speed bullet trains reaching speeds of over 200mph to be built on home soil.
From the Department for Transport and industry to HGV licence holders, encouraging those who have left the HGV driving profession to return.
Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.
National Highways has enlisted the help of Minecraft, the world’s best-selling video game, to inspire the next generation of talented tech experts, engineers, scientists and mathematicians.
Second Officer Paul Owen and 15 other mariners awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for outstanding service and contribution to the maritime sector.
The engineers of the future were given an insight into a career in the highways sector when the Highways England Education Group hosted its first ever virtual work experience week.
Department for Transport awarded prestigious accolade for commitment to gender equality in the workplace.
Government launches new recruitment website for aviation sector.
Government highlights apprentices and employers across the UK who have been keeping the country running during the pandemic.
The HS2 Phase 2a: High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill has passed into law exactly a year after government gave HS2 the green light.
Ten-year-old Toby Mouzouros has a driving ambition to become a Highways England traffic officer when he gets older.
Physical attendance at public inquiries and other hearings are due to resume from Monday 6 July, with social distancing measures in place.
Key workers within the transport industry are recognised for their important work in the national fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Document sets out minimum standards for operators and auditors carrying out audits remotely during the pandemic.
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