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Healthy Streets programme gets financial boost in latest TfL funding agreement

A new £3.6bn Government bailout has been agreed for Transport for London (TfL), part of which will be used to restore its Healthy Street programme.

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Quality and safety regulations proposed for e-scooters

Micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters could be designed and operated in the UK by mid-2023 under new legal framework proposed by the University of Warwick.

New laws expected soon to govern e-scooter use

Transport secretary Grant Shapps tells MPs new legislation to govern the use of e-scooters will be introduced.

Government provides £150m in emergency funding support for public transport

The Government will extend its Covid-19 funding support for public transport for a further six months with £150 million for bus and light rail operators.

Transport for London secures £200m in emergency Government funding

Transport for London has secured a £200m extraordinary funding settlement from the Government that will run until June 24.

Government to create 'cohesive and connected UK' with new transport network

The Government will establish UKNET – a strategic transport network spanning the UK, as part of recommendations in the final Union Connectivity Review.

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Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published its new plans that sets out £96 billion of investment in rail across England.

Fuel crisis: Army put on standby and HGV driving licences extended

Military tanker drivers have been put on standby to stabilise the fuel supply chain if necessary and an extension to ADR licences has been announced by the Government.

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.

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.

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.

£3m for zero-emission flight infrastructure

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

Zero-emission vehicle projects receive £20m boost

Projects to improve the experience of buying a second-hand EV, increase vehicle range and support charging in rural areas have received £20m in funding.

National flexible rail season tickets launch

New national flexible rail tickets will be available to commuters across England next week.

Government agrees £1bn funding deal with TfL

The Government has agreed a third funding and finance package for Transport for London (TfL) worth around £1.08 billion.

Government to “level up” rail and bus infrastructure with £401m upgrades

The Government has said it will “level up” bus and rail transport infrastructure across the Midlands and the North with £401 million in upgrades.

Government paves way for UK commercial space flights from 2022

The Government is paving the way for satellites and rockets to be launched in the UK in Cornwall, Wales and Scotland from 2022.

TfL funding deal extended until May 28

The Government and the Mayor of London have agreed to extend the current Transport for London (TfL) funding deal.

Vehicle 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.

DfT 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.