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From The Rt Hon Philip Hammond
  • Investment in highway and local transport schemes

    Oral statement on the government’s investment plans for our transport networks.

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

  • Transport Secretary gives go-ahead to new schemes and over £600 million more funding

    Major upgrades which will relieve congestion at a variety of places across the country.

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

  • Speech to Airport Operators' Association

    Speech 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

  • Response to the review of the resilience of England's transport systems in winter

    Announces publication of an independent panel's final report about the UK transport network's resilience in winter.

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

  • EU Transport Council 14 October 2010

    Written 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

  • DfT announces reform of public bodies

    Department for Transport public bodies to be abolished, reformed or brought in-house after cross-government review.

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

  • Iain Osborne appointed to board of Civil Aviation Authority

    New Group Director, Iain Osbourne, appointed to board of Civil Aviation Authority.

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

  • Proposed high speed rail network north of Birmingham confirmed

    Consultation on strategic roll-out of high speed rail network and preferred route between London and Birmingham.

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

  • Transport Secretary suspends M4 bus lane to benefit all road users

    M4 bus lane suspended from 8 November 2010

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

  • Electric dreams move closer to reality

    £24 million to develop the UK's low carbon vehicle capability for mass market electric cars.

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

  • Sustainable transport

    The government's commitment to the sustainability agenda including transport.

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

  • Councils urged to cut street clutter

    Minister urge removal of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in urban spaces.

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

  • High Speed 2: exceptional hardship scheme

    Following consultation, an exceptional hardship scheme will be introduced for those severely affected by the proposed HS2 line.

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

  • Government response to the interim report on salt supply and use

    Announces publication of a report about the resilience of England's transport network in winter and our plans to act on its recommendations.

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

  • Publication of Department for Transport resource accounts 2009 to 2010

    Resource accounts for the Department for Transport for 2009 to 2010 released.

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

  • Economic regulation of airports

    Explains our plans to reform the framework for the economic regulation of UK airports to ensure their financial resilience.

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

  • Improving Britain's airports

    Improvements to put passengers at the heart of how airports are run, encourage competition and promote investment.

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

  • National Rail Conference

    Address to the National Rail Conference regarding new rail practices and policies.

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

  • Rolling stock: 6 July 2010

    Future of the Intercity Express Programme decision delayed till October 2010.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 24 June 2010

    Describes the agenda for the upcoming Transport Council meeting in June 2010 which will focus on areas including aviation and security.

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