Department for Transport

Trudy Harrison, MP for Copeland and transport minister

Trudy Harrison appointed transport minister in cabinet reshuffle

Trudy Harrison has been appointed parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Transport (DfT) as Rachel Maclean moves to the Home Office.

Government overhauls driving tests to tackle HGV driver shortage

The Government has announced up to 500,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year to tackle the worldwide driver shortage.

E10 petrol available at pumps

E10 fuel – a blend of petrol and 10% renewable ethanol – is available from petrol stations from today (September 1).

Highways England rebranded National Highways

Highways England will change its name to National Highways, with Nick Harris confirmed as the new chief executive.

Longer lorries could hit UK roads from 2022, says Shapps

Longer lorries could be rolled out onto UK roads from as early as 2022, the Government has announced today (August 24).

£91.7m funding to decarbonise transport and tackle EV range

Four projects aiming to find solutions to decarbonise commercial transport and tackle EV range anxiety have received a share of £91.7 million funding.

Availability of EV charge points rises but regional disparity remains

The availability of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points increased by 1,584 from April to June – up 7% on the previous quarter (January to March 2021).

Councils receive funding to improve local roads

Councils are to benefit from a multi-million-pound initiative to improve traffic light systems to cut congestion and emissions.

DfT publishes guidance on city region transport funding

The DfT has published guidance aimed at mayoral combined authorities developing proposals for city region sustainable transport settlements.

DfT survey reveals Covid impact on business travel

Ninety-three per cent of businesses replaced domestic business trips with virtual meetings during the pandemic, new Department for Transport (DfT) research shows.

DfT launches review into role of traffic commissioners

The Department for Transport is reviewing the role, governance and funding arrangements of the traffic commissioner function.

EV charge points set to be next British emblem

Electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the UK could be set to become as recognisable as the red post box and black cab from 2022.

Consultation launched to give combined authorities more powers over roads

A consultation has been launched to grant mayors and their combined authorities greater decision-making powers and accountability for Key Route Networks (KRNs).

Reports 2 Aug 2021

Gear Change: one-year-on review

Report by the Department for Transport (DfT) reviewing the walking and cycling plan for England, Gear Change, a year after publication, July 2020.

DfT announces new version of The Highway Code

A new version of The Highway Code will be published in the autumn, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.

Support package announced for haulage sector

A package of measures to help tackle the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage has been announced by the Government.

£56m funding to support light rail services

Light rail operators have been granted up to £56 million in government funding to help run services as coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions are lifted.

£226m support package announced for bus services

A £226.5 million funding package has been announced by roads minister Baroness Vere to help improve bus services as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

Accessibility standards to be developed for EV charge points

Standards are to be developed for electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK, allowing disabled drivers to identify models best suited to their needs.

£3m for zero-emission flight infrastructure

Zero-emission flight infrastructure has received £3 million of Government funding for research into electric and hydrogen aircraft.

Department for Transport

Trudy Harrison appointed transport minister in cabinet reshuffle

Government overhauls driving tests to tackle HGV driver shortage

E10 petrol available at pumps

Highways England rebranded National Highways

Longer lorries could hit UK roads from 2022, says Shapps

£91.7m funding to decarbonise transport and tackle EV range

Availability of EV charge points rises but regional disparity remains

Councils receive funding to improve local roads

DfT publishes guidance on city region transport funding

DfT survey reveals Covid impact on business travel

DfT launches review into role of traffic commissioners

EV charge points set to be next British emblem

Consultation launched to give combined authorities more powers over roads

Gear Change: one-year-on review

DfT announces new version of The Highway Code

Support package announced for haulage sector

£56m funding to support light rail services

£226m support package announced for bus services

Accessibility standards to be developed for EV charge points

£3m for zero-emission flight infrastructure

Trudy Harrison appointed transport minister in cabinet reshuffle

EV chargers to 'switch off' at peak times to manage electricity demand

Air quality on diesel trains worse than central London roads

Trudy Harrison appointed transport minister in cabinet reshuffle

DfT calls for industry feedback on hands-free driving