tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Anthony Browne2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/proposals-to-expand-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00Proposals to expand the UK Emissions Trading SchemeThe UK Emissions Trading Scheme Authority has published a package of consultations on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, to further limit carbon emissions.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/13-million-to-back-cutting-edge-transport-projects2024-04-17T09:30:02+01:00£1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projectsOrganisations and academics can apply for TRIG funding to research innovative ideas to improve transport in the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farming-and-construction-vehicles-set-for-hydrogen-powered-revolution2024-03-27T11:25:36+00:00Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolutionGreener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/self-driving-delivery-boats-to-benefit-from-18-million-future-transport-fund2024-03-21T10:10:07+00:00Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fundGrants will help innovators develop new concepts – such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water – to tackle pressing transport issues. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-age-of-the-flying-taxi-draws-closer-with-the-future-of-flight-action-plan2024-03-18T00:01:00+00:00The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action planDrone technology could transform our skies and boost the UK economy by £45 billion by the end of the decade.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-drivers-as-millions-delivered-for-ev-chargepoints-across-the-country2024-03-18T00:01:00+00:00Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the countryDedicated chargepoint funding will support people in making the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-help-more-black-cab-drivers-go-green-with-further-funding-support2024-02-21T10:00:10+00:00Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding supportPlug-in Taxi Grant provides funding of £6,000 per electric taxi vehicle and is extended until April 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rollout-of-electric-vehicle-chargepoints-to-be-accelerated2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be acceleratedNew measures will mean EV owners benefit from easier and more convenient access to chargepoints.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guidance-to-enhance-e-bike-and-e-scooter-safety2024-02-01T09:41:42+00:00New guidance to enhance e-bike and e-scooter safetyGuidance includes information on how to safely buy, store and charge e-cycles and e-scooters.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-funding-to-boost-jobs-and-hydrogen-transport-in-the-north-east2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00New government funding to boost jobs and hydrogen transport in the North EastGreen hydrogen refuelling station to be built near Middlesbrough, helping to increase economic growth in the area and decarbonise the transport network.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pathway-for-zero-emission-vehicle-transition-by-2035-becomes-law2024-01-03T00:01:00+00:00Pathway for zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 becomes law80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain will now be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/families-could-use-electric-vehicle-batteries-to-power-homes-and-save-on-bills-as-government-backs-new-charging-technologies2023-12-20T00:00:00+00:00Families could use electric vehicle batteries to power homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologiesThe government announces funding for new charging technologies, which mean families could use their electric vehicle batteries to power their homes and save on bills.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/industry-invited-to-share-views-on-changes-to-emissions-trading-scheme2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00Industry invited to share views on changes to Emissions Trading SchemeIndustries and wider organisations asked for views on proposed changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to support progress to net zero.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-electric-vehicle-drivers-as-50000-public-chargepoints-installed-across-the-uk2023-12-13T11:24:44+00:00Boost for electric vehicle drivers as 50,000 public chargepoints installed across the UKThe UK leads the transition to net zero and is on target to install 300,000 public electric vehicle chargepoints by 2030.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/works-to-start-on-major-1-billion-transformation-of-black-cat-to-caxton-gibbet-route2023-12-12T14:29:22+00:00Works to start on major £1 billion transformation of Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet routeNew dual carriageway to reduce congestion and improve journey times between Milton Keynes and Cambridge. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-announces-70-million-boost-for-more-rapid-electric-vehicle-chargers-at-cop282023-12-06T11:30:00+00:00Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers at COP28EV chargepoint pilot scheme at motorway service areas to support government’s vision of transition to electric vehicles.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-aviation-shaping-its-own-destiny-as-airport-slot-reform-consultation-launched2023-12-04T00:01:05+00:00UK aviation shaping its own destiny as airport slot reform consultation launchedWith a new reform, the airport slot allocation system can have a tailored approach that works best for businesses and passengers across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-leads-the-way-towards-decarbonising-air-travel-as-new-global-agreement-takes-flight2023-11-24T00:00:00+00:00UK government leads the way towards decarbonising air travel as new global agreement takes flightFramework agreed by the international aviation sector to reduce aviation fuel emissions by 5% by 2030.