tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Anthony Browne 2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/proposals-to-expand-the-uk-emissions-trading-scheme 2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00 Proposals to expand the UK Emissions Trading Scheme The 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-projects 2024-04-17T09:30:02+01:00 £1.3 million to back cutting-edge transport projects Organisations 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-revolution 2024-03-27T11:25:36+00:00 Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution Greener 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-fund 2024-03-21T10:10:07+00:00 Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund Grants 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-plan 2024-03-18T00:01:00+00:00 The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan Drone 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-country 2024-03-18T00:01:00+00:00 Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country Dedicated 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-support 2024-02-21T10:00:10+00:00 Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support Plug-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-accelerated 2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be accelerated New 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-safety 2024-02-01T09:41:42+00:00 New guidance to enhance e-bike and e-scooter safety Guidance 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-east 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 New government funding to boost jobs and hydrogen transport in the North East Green 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-law 2024-01-03T00:01:00+00:00 Pathway for zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 becomes law 80% 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-technologies 2023-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 Families could use electric vehicle batteries to power homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologies The 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-scheme 2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 Industry invited to share views on changes to Emissions Trading Scheme Industries 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-uk 2023-12-13T11:24:44+00:00 Boost for electric vehicle drivers as 50,000 public chargepoints installed across the UK The 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-route 2023-12-12T14:29:22+00:00 Works to start on major £1 billion transformation of Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet route New 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-cop28 2023-12-06T11:30:00+00:00 Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers at COP28 EV 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-launched 2023-12-04T00:01:05+00:00 UK aviation shaping its own destiny as airport slot reform consultation launched With 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-flight 2023-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 UK government leads the way towards decarbonising air travel as new global agreement takes flight Framework agreed by the international aviation sector to reduce aviation fuel emissions by 5% by 2030.