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• News story: Quick off the spark: electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution

  24-05-2022 16:12 via gov.uk
  
  Sales of electric vehicles reach an all-time high while UK boasts one of the most extensive networks of rapid chargers in Europe.
  
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• Consultation outcome: Low carbon fuel strategy: call for ideas

  24-05-2022 13:54 via gov.uk
  
  Invites proposals, ideas and areas to be addressed in the creation of a long-term low carbon fuels strategy for the transport sector.
  
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• Statement to Parliament: UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions

  24-05-2022 12:09 via gov.uk
  
  Announces the launch of a package of initiatives to decarbonise the UK maritime sector and transition to zero emission shipping.
  
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• Statistical data set: Vehicle licensing statistics data tables

  24-05-2022 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Detailed statistics about vehicle licensing and registered vehicles in the United Kingdom.
  
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• Statistical data set: Vehicle licensing statistics data files

  24-05-2022 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Detailed information about vehicles in the UK, which would be too large to use as structured tables. They are provided as simple CSV text files.
  
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• National Statistics: Vehicle licensing statistics: 2021

  24-05-2022 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Annual statistics relating to licensed vehicles and new vehicle registrations in the United Kingdom.
  
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• News story: Voyage to net zero in maritime underway as UK confirms £12 million for zero emission technologies

  24-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Funding will kickstart decarbonisation innovation in the maritime sector and tackle shipping emissions.
  
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• News story: Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as part government funded Elizabeth line officially opens

  24-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Elizabeth line will increase central London’s rail capacity by 10% and connect local communities to the city centre faster than ever before.
  
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• Statutory guidance: Taxis and private hire vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022

  23-05-2022 11:23 via gov.uk
  
  Outlines the responsibilities of licensing authorities to share safeguarding and road safety concerns about taxi and private hire vehicle drivers with each other.
  
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• News story: Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness

  23-05-2022 10:57 via gov.uk
  
  Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities.
  
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• Press release: Self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads thanks to £40 million government-funded competition

  23-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched today.
  
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• Guidance: Transport goods in Europe in vans or car and trailers

  21-05-2022 01:00 via gov.uk
  
  What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
  
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• Corporate report: British Transport Police: an inspection of the service provided to the victims of crime

  20-05-2022 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  Report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services.
  
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• Policy paper: International Transport Forum: call to action on the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine

  19-05-2022 17:41 via gov.uk
  
  A call to action, signed by transport ministers at the International Transport Forum, showing solidarity and support for Ukraine in light of the Russian Federation’s unprovoked, large-scale aggression.
  
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• Consultation outcome: Pay-as-you-go on rail

  19-05-2022 14:08 via gov.uk
  
  Proposals on extending the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) on rail.
  
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• Press release: UK targets Russian airlines with new sanctions

  19-05-2022 11:05 via gov.uk
  
  New sanctions on major Russian airlines will prevent them from cashing in on their UK landing slots
  
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• News story: UK government leads global transport transformation as it takes over ITF presidency in Germany

  18-05-2022 12:29 via gov.uk
  
  Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, is assuming presidency of the International Transport Forum and will lay out 5 priorities for the UK’s tenure.
  
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• Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, March 2022

  18-05-2022 11:23 via gov.uk
  
  Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
  
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• Form: Levelling Up Fund Round 2: transport business case checklist

  17-05-2022 15:21 via gov.uk
  
  This form should be completed to support large transport bids to the Levelling Up Fund, to help identify the areas within applications where relevant information is held.
  
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• Statement to Parliament: Motoring services agencies business plans for 2022 to 2023

  17-05-2022 13:38 via gov.uk
  
  Publication of the business plans for motoring agencies of the Department for Transport.
  
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• National Statistics: Road goods vehicles travelling to Europe: April 2021 to March 2022

  17-05-2022 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Number of powered vehicles and unaccompanied trailers carried on each route to Europe for April 2021 to March 2022.
  
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• Corporate report: High speed rail expenditure report, 2020 to 2021

  16-05-2022 12:49 via gov.uk
  
  High-Speed Rail (Preparation) Act 2013 expenditure report for 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
  
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• News story: Nigel Stevens appointed new Transport Focus Chair

  16-05-2022 12:31 via gov.uk
  
  New Chair to champion passengers while overseeing change to ensure Transport Focus works effectively with Great British Railways.
  
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• News story: Healthy, cost-effective travel for millions as walking and cycling projects get the green light

  14-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Funding worth £200 million announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England.
  
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• News story: First ever net zero transatlantic flight to take to the skies in 2023

  14-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Secretary of State for Transport announces plans for a net zero transatlantic flight while in US.
  
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• Guidance: Net zero transatlantic flight fund

  14-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Competition to run the first-ever commercial aircraft flight powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel between the UK and the US.
  
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• Guidance: National e-cycle pilot programme

  14-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Programme offering opportunities for people to try e-cycles and to provide e-cycles to remove barriers to employment, education and training.
  
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• Guidance: Levelling Up Fund Round 2: frequently asked questions

  13-05-2022 15:54 via gov.uk
  
  Frequently asked questions on the Levelling Up Fund Round 2.
  
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• News story: Landmark partnership between the US and UK to launch new era of spaceflight

  13-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  UK lays the foundation for rockets, high-altitude balloons and spaceplanes to lift off from spaceports across the UK, creating thousands of jobs in the process.
  
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• News story: Government cracks down on companies for creating “plague of potholes”

  13-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Measures introduced to penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes on roads after carrying out street works.
  
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• Consultation outcome: Street manager and permit scheme changes

  13-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Proposals for further reforms to legislation covering utility street and highway authority road works including changes to permit schemes and to the data that needs to be provided to Street Manager.
  
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• News story: Restoring your Railway: passengers to see Dartmoor Line services doubled

  12-05-2022 16:16 via gov.uk
  
  Railway between Exeter and Okehampton offers year-round trains for the first time in almost 50 years, boosting local community and regional economy.
  
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• Consultation outcome: Amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 to allow registered healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaires

  12-05-2022 14:09 via gov.uk
  
  This consultation seeks your views on changing the Road Traffic Act 1988, as amended, to enable healthcare professionals other than registered medical practitioners (doctors with full General Medical Council (GMC) registration) to complete DVLA medical questionnaires.
  
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• Statutory guidance: Regulations to introduce E10 petrol in Northern Ireland

  12-05-2022 13:14 via gov.uk
  
  Draft regulations to introduce E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Statement to Parliament: Draft legislation: The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022

  12-05-2022 13:14 via gov.uk
  
  A draft statutory instrument has been published to amend regulations and require the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Statement to Parliament: Ship safety: draft Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022

  12-05-2022 12:59 via gov.uk
  
  Proposed regulations to improve seafarer training, certification and watchkeeping standards.
  
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• Open consultation: Exemptions to 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new non-zero emission HGVs 26 tonnes and under

  12-05-2022 11:30 via gov.uk
  
  Call for evidence on possible exemptions to the 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing 26 tonnes and under.
  
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• News story: £200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero-emission HGVs

  12-05-2022 11:30 via gov.uk
  
  Transition to zero-emission trucks will help improve air quality, create greener jobs and reduce reliance on imports of foreign oil.
  
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• Consultation outcome: Heavy goods vehicles: ending the sale of new non-zero emission models

  12-05-2022 11:30 via gov.uk
  
  When to end the sale of new non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) within the UK.
  
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• The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022

  11-05-2022 18:33 via gov.uk
  
  Amends retained EU legislation to update references to ICAO documents, remove unnecessary provisions and in respect of balloon and sailplane licensing.
  
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• National Statistics: UK international sea passengers: March 2022

  11-05-2022 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.
  
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• Open consultation: Conditions for harbour access and seafarers' pay-rates: scope and compliance

  10-05-2022 13:20 via gov.uk
  
  Proposes new legislation on wage protection for seafarers working on ships that regularly visit UK ports.
  
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• News story: Seafarer minimum wage laws set sail

  10-05-2022 13:20 via gov.uk
  
  Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimum wage.
  
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• Statistical data set: Community Life Survey - Journey Time Statistics 2020/21

  10-05-2022 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Proportion of adults within 15-20 minute walking distance of particular community assets.
  
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• Official Statistics: Renewable fuel statistics 2021: Fourth provisional report

  10-05-2022 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2021.
  
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• Decision: Littlehampton Harbour Dues: public inquiry

  09-05-2022 16:33 via gov.uk
  
  Outcome to the objection raised about harbour dues charged by Littlehampton Harbour Board for the tax years ending 2019 and 2020.
  
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• Notice: Remote delivery of dangerous goods driver training extension: authorisation 1007

  09-05-2022 11:42 via gov.uk
  
  Allows the theory and individual practical elements of dangerous goods driver training to be delivered remotely under authorisation 1007.
  
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• Corporate report: Remote delivery of dangerous goods driver training extension: authorisation 992

  09-05-2022 11:42 via gov.uk
  
  Allows the theory and individual practical elements of dangerous goods driver training to be delivered remotely under authorisation 992.
  
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• Notice: London & South Eastern Railway Limited: final penalty notice

  09-05-2022 11:36 via gov.uk
  
  LSER final penalty notice for contraventions of franchise agreements entered into with the Secretary of State for Transport.
  
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• News story: Sunbelievable – enough tickets sold in rail sale to reach the sun

  07-05-2022 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Runaway success Great British Rail Sale sees more than 128 million miles of discounted journeys travelled on UK railways this spring.
  
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