tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Department for Transport (DfT) 2025-09-29T00:01:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-4-million-government-backing-for-next-gen-aviation-technology-projects 2025-09-29T00:01:01+01:00 Over £4 million government backing for next-gen aviation technology projects Winning projects will help build a greener and more efficient transport system while supporting high-quality jobs across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/caa-annual-progress-report-for-2024 2025-09-15T14:30:25+01:00 CAA annual progress report for 2024 Progress made against the Airspace Modernisation Strategy during 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-future-of-uk-shipping-office-for-reducing-emissions-uk-shore 2025-09-15T12:55:38+01:00 The future of UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) £448 million will be invested in research and development for UK SHORE, allowing industry to plan the next 5 years of clean maritime innovation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-11-billion-investment-to-boost-growth-jobs-and-skills-in-uks-coastal-towns-and-cities 2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00 More than £1.1 billion investment to boost growth, jobs and skills in UK’s coastal towns and cities Funding will help businesses and academia develop real-life technology that reduces carbon emissions from shipping. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5-million-of-government-funding-for-26-innovative-rail-projects-to-boost-passenger-experience 2025-09-02T11:43:00+01:00 £5 million of government funding for 26 innovative rail projects to boost passenger experience Winning projects focus on improving safety on rail platforms and enhancing passenger safety across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/104-million-government-investment-to-deliver-faster-more-reliable-travel-for-millions 2025-09-02T00:01:00+01:00 £104 million government investment to deliver faster, more reliable travel for millions Investment will help councils improve transport for local people, from cleaner buses to safer cycling routes for communities across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-discounts-for-electric-vans-and-trucks-extended 2025-08-18T00:01:07+01:00 Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended Plug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-car-prices-slashed-as-grant-scheme-expands-to-13-more-models 2025-08-09T00:00:00+01:00 Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-car-models-approved-for-1500-discount-to-turbocharge-the-move-to-electric 2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00 First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electric The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mayors-and-ministers-back-british-manufacturers-and-greener-buses 2025-07-29T07:17:00+01:00 Mayors and Ministers back British manufacturers and greener buses Government ministers and metro mayors commit to greener transport and greater job opportunities across the regions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-boost-ev-chargepoints-in-the-uk-grow-by-27-in-a-year 2025-07-24T15:47:54+01:00 Electric boost: EV chargepoints in the UK grow by 27% in a year News follows last week’s announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-million-to-decarbonise-shipping-boost-careers-and-deliver-growth-across-the-uk 2025-07-24T00:00:00+01:00 £30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/63-million-lift-off-for-clean-aviation-fuels 2025-07-22T00:01:06+01:00 £63 million lift-off for clean aviation fuels Winning 17 companies will share £63 million to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and support 1,400 jobs in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/electric-car-grant-launched 2025-07-15T12:58:57+01:00 Electric Car Grant launched Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/discount-of-up-to-3750-on-electric-cars-set-to-slash-costs-for-thousands 2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands Car manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-63-million-boost-for-britains-electric-vehicle-revolution 2025-07-13T00:01:03+01:00 New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolution Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transforming-the-uks-road-and-rail-networks 2025-07-08T00:00:00+01:00 Transforming the UK's road and rail networks Outlines the 5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgrades that will support 42,000 jobs and pave the way for 1.5 million new UK homes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/on-track-and-online-landmark-deal-to-end-mobile-dead-zones 2025-06-26T00:01:04+01:00 On track and online: landmark deal to end mobile dead zones Project Reach deal signed to boost connectivity and remove mobile signal blackspots on the rail network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-protects-thousands-of-miles-of-bus-services-from-being-scrapped 2025-06-03T00:01:02+01:00 Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped Bus Services Bill will give local leaders the power to shape the bus services their communities rely on. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/response-to-the-consultation-on-plans-for-a-uk-airspace-design-service-ukads 2025-06-02T09:59:56+01:00 Response to the consultation on plans for a UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) The UKADS will act as a single guiding mind to deliver a modernised UK airspace, enabling quicker, quieter and cleaner flights.