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  • The Highway Code joins Twitter and Facebook

    The Highway Code has joined Twitter and Facebook to share reminders about the rules for road users.

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  • Construction of Nottingham tram extensions to start

    Construction work can begin on the extensions to the Nottingham tram system has been announced by Transport Minister, Norman Baker.

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

  • Government slashes motoring red tape

    Drivers are to be released from reams of red tape currently required by government.

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

  • Transport statistics 15 December 2011

    Statistical release about transport statistics of Great Britain 2011, vehicle excise duty, bus, taxi and private hire vehicles.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge reform of road transport regulations

    Road transport Red Tape Challenge results and further measures.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 15 December 2011

    Reaching agreement on a directive for a single European railway area and amending the recording equipment in road transport regulation.

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

  • 21 Local transport schemes get the go-ahead

    Communities across England will benefit from £854 million worth of investment in 21 local transport schemes.

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

  • Funding decisions on local authority major transport schemes

    Funding for additional 21 local authority schemes announced.

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

  • Transport Minister sees what Mary Portas’ vision for the future of high streets will mean for Kettering

    Transport Minister Mike Penning visited Kettering to see what Mary Portas' vision for the high street will mean for the area.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency transformation agenda

    Consultation to transform the way that the DVLA delivers its services to customers launched.

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

  • Dartford Crossing petition - correction

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Motorists to have greater choice and flexibility as the DVLA announces plans to reform its customer services

    Roads Minister Mike Penning announces consultation outlining proposals for millions of motorists to benefit when dealing with DVLA.

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

  • Changes to the theory test: the facts

    From 23 January 2012 the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.

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  • A14 challenge launched

    Release of the A14 challenge study which will deliver major improvements to the Cambridgeshire transport corridor.

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

  • Transport Permanent Secretary Lin Homer takes up new appointment as Chief Executive of HMRC

    Lin Homer appointed as new Chief Executive of HM Revenue and Customs.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge rail sector

    Theresa Villiers hosted a Red Tape Challenge stakeholder summit and urged the industry and passengers alike to contribute to the debate.

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

  • VOSA marks opening of 150th Authorised Testing Facility (ATF)

    New private sector testing centre to provide services 5 days a week as scheme continues to cut industry costs.

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  • £90 million boost for buses across England

    £90 million to make buses greener, more efficient and easier to use.

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

  • Court notification of drink-drive offences

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Investment in bus and community transport

    £60 million package of measures to improve buses and community transport.

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