tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Department for Transport (DfT) 2025-08-09T00:01:03+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-car-prices-slashed-as-grant-scheme-expands-to-13-more-models 2025-08-09T00:01:03+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/rail-boost-for-the-north-transpennine-upgrade-one-step-closer 2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00 Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer Completed upgrades to Church Fenton to York rail line will bring passengers faster trains and more reliable services. 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/first-time-buyers-to-benefit-from-40000-new-homes-on-brownfield-railway-land 2025-07-30T00:01:01+01:00 First-time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land Neighbourhoods in Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cambridge will be transformed with homes, green spaces, shops and hotels. 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/rail-passengers-in-the-north-to-benefit-from-simpler-fares-and-cheaper-tickets-thanks-to-public-ownership 2025-07-24T09:01:17+01:00 Rail passengers in the North to benefit from simpler fares and cheaper tickets thanks to public ownership This initiative will expand the availability of advance rail tickets across publicly owned operators, to provide more options for people travelling across the North. 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/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme 2025-07-21T10:32:03+01:00 Automated passenger services permitting scheme Have your say on the proposals that will help regulate new self-driving vehicle passenger services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-steps-for-self-driving-vehicles-as-future-passengers-help-shape-self-driving-vehicles-law 2025-07-21T00:00:00+01:00 Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/london-to-essex-c2c-services-return-to-public-control-in-step-towards-great-british-railways 2025-07-18T00:00:00+01:00 London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways c2c’s rail services to be brought into public ownership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/hs2-6-monthly-report-to-parliament-july-2025 2025-07-17T16:12:44+01:00 HS2 6-monthly report to Parliament: July 2025 Review of High Speed Two (HS2) including programme governance, delivery update, benefits, community impacts, land and property. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/lifting-of-the-thames-gateway-bridge-safeguarding-direction 2025-07-17T10:40:29+01:00 Lifting of the Thames Gateway Bridge safeguarding direction Announcing the lifting of the Thames Gateway Bridge safeguarding direction. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-agrees-landmark-plans-to-lay-down-the-tracks-for-direct-trains-to-germany 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Government agrees landmark plans to lay down the tracks for direct trains to Germany A direct rail link between London and Germany could change how people travel between our two countries. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/flying-to-become-more-accessible-as-baroness-tanni-grey-thompson-sets-out-key-recommendations-for-aviation-industry 2025-07-16T00:01:05+01:00 Flying to become more accessible as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson sets out key recommendations for aviation industry The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will push recommendations forward to provide a better passenger experience for disabled people. 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/news/school-run-superheroes-to-boost-cycle-lanes-and-walkways-to-schools 2025-07-11T15:12:04+01:00 School run superheroes to boost cycle lanes and walkways to schools New junior active travel inspectors will work with teachers and parents to assess local walking and cycling routes around their schools.