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Latest news6 May 2021Planning reforms risk ‘tide of car traffic’, campaigners warn
Ten organisations have written to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick urging changes to the Government’s proposed planning reforms which risk "tide of traffic".
Latest news6 May 2021UK businesses set to invest £16bn in EVs
UK firms are planning to invest £15.8bn in electric vehicles (EVs) over the next 12 months, a 50% increase in their spending last year, finds new research.
Latest news6 May 2021Government hails ‘green motoring milestone’ as EV sales pass 500,000
The Government has said the UK is “accelerating further towards a greener transport future” as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) pass the 500,000 mark.
Latest news6 May 2021E-scooter legality decision delayed
The Government has extended the end date of e-scooter trials until March 31, 2022, meaning it could be mid-2023 before any legislation permitting their use is introduced.
Latest news5 May 2021UK rail freight helps cut seven million HGV journeys a year, according to new report
A Rail Delivery Group report has estimated that rail freight helps to cut millions of lorry journeys each year and contributes £2.5 billion to the UK economy.
Latest news4 May 2021English rail system cost £17.4 billion last year, according to financial overview
England’s rail system cost £17.4 billion, including £5.1bn from taxpayers, according to the latest financial overview for 2019-20 from the NAO.
Latest news4 May 2021National Infrastructure Assessment consultation to start this autumn
The NIC has confirmed the second National Infrastructure Assessment will be published in the second half of 2023 and consultation will commence this autumn.
Latest news4 May 2021Vehicle manufacturers ask to push petrol and diesel vehicle ban to 2035
Vehicle manufacturers have pushed back against the Government’s 2030 deadline for the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales by asking for a five year extension.
Latest news4 May 2021DfT grants powers to decarbonise aviation infrastructure
The DfT has granted a range of additional powers to decarbonise aviation infrastructure as part of the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill.
Latest news30 Apr 2021Shared transport 'crucial' to achieving net-zero
A focus on shared transport is 'crucial' to help London meet its net-zero ambitions and should be a priority for the next London Mayor, CoMoUK has said.
