tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Mike Kane MP 2025-09-03T00:01:07+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/heroic-british-captain-receives-prestigious-merchant-navy-medal-for-saving-89-lives-at-sea 2025-09-03T00:01:07+01:00 Heroic British Captain receives prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for saving 89 lives at sea Recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service 2025 have been announced. 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/nats-technical-failure-of-august-2023-caa-progress-report-on-review-recommendations 2025-07-01T10:58:25+01:00 NATS technical failure of August 2023: CAA progress report on review recommendations Publication of CAA report on its progress to address recommendations made by an independent review into NATS technical failure of August 2023. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/750000-to-break-down-barriers-and-get-more-young-people-into-aviation-jobs 2025-06-20T00:00:00+01:00 £750,000 to break down barriers and get more young people into aviation jobs Organisations have until 12 September 2025 to apply for the latest Reach for the Sky Challenge fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-vision-for-uk-ports-will-propel-prosperity-in-britains-coastal-communities 2025-06-05T10:35:25+01:00 New vision for UK ports will propel prosperity in Britain’s coastal communities Have your say on the draft revised national policy statement for ports until 29 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/proposed-revision-of-the-national-policy-statement-for-ports 2025-06-04T11:24:30+01:00 Proposed revision of the national policy statement for ports Respondents have until 29 July 2025 to submit their views on the draft revised national policy statement for ports. 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-british-green-aviation-fuel-production-to-support-jobs-and-lift-off-emerging-industry 2025-05-14T00:01:07+01:00 Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/priorities-for-the-caa-within-the-uncrewed-aerial-system-uas-sector 2025-04-01T14:17:41+01:00 Priorities for the CAA within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector Government's expectations for how the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will prioritise work within the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-20-million-to-help-drones-and-flying-taxis-take-to-uk-skies 2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00 Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/maritime-decarbonisation-strategy-and-calls-for-evidence 2025-03-25T11:47:06+00:00 Maritime decarbonisation strategy and calls for evidence Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security sets out the government’s vision for the future of the UK’s maritime sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/course-charted-for-carbon-free-shipping-by-2050 2025-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Course charted for carbon free shipping by 2050 Our maritime decarbonisation strategy will help us build a cleaner, more resilient maritime nation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-aviation-flying-high-with-new-tech-funding-for-security 2025-03-18T09:37:12+00:00 UK aviation flying high with new tech funding for security Funding will strengthen UK’s security standards and ensure passengers can continue to fly with ease of mind. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/north-sea-vessel-collision 2025-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 North Sea vessel collision A statement on the collision between 2 vessels off the east coast of Yorkshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-enjoy-greener-air-travel-as-uk-backs-sustainable-fuel-production 2025-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 Passengers to enjoy greener air travel as UK backs sustainable fuel production Have your say on how the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) revenue certainty mechanism could be funded. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-funding-to-help-create-the-next-generation-of-aviators-and-boost-the-economy 2025-02-17T13:26:14+00:00 New funding to help create the next generation of aviators and boost the economy Latest round of Reach for the Sky programme awarded £810,000 to 16 organisations across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/future-of-flight-challenge 2025-01-21T00:00:00+00:00 Future of Flight challenge Aviation Minister speaks about airspace modernisation strategy and drones at the UKRI's Future of Flight challenge event. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-million-to-clean-up-sea-travel-and-turbocharge-coastal-economies 2025-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 £30 million to clean up sea travel and turbocharge coastal economies  Funding will boost growth and create jobs throughout the UK, as well as move towards an era of zero-emission shipping. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/changes-to-international-law-maritime 2025-01-14T00:00:00+00:00 Changes to international law: maritime Amendments to 2 maritime codes: International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG).