tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Department for Transport (DfT) 2025-05-14T00:01:07+01:00 HM Government 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/speeches/sustainable-aviation-fuel-revenue-certainty-mechanism 2025-04-28T15:25:38+01:00 Sustainable aviation fuel revenue certainty mechanism Update on government actions to support the UK sustainable aviation fuel sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-nearly-38-million-to-bring-319-new-green-buses-to-communities-across-england 2025-04-08T00:01:09+01:00 Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its <mark>zero</mark> emissions goals.… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passenger-experience-put-first-in-multimillion-pound-competition-driving-rail-innovation 2025-04-07T00:00:00+01:00 Passenger experience put first in multimillion pound competition driving rail innovation The First of a Kind competition boosts innovation on the railways, improving passenger experience through cutting-edge technology. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/backing-british-business-prime-minister-unveils-plan-to-support-carmakers 2025-04-06T00:00:00+01:00 Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers The <mark>Zero</mark> Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles. 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/news/minister-and-cricketers-face-off-in-battle-of-the-buses-as-government-pledges-to-get-buses-back-on-track-through-new-bill 2025-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 Minister and cricketers face off in ‘Battle of the Buses’, as government pledges to get buses back on track through new bill We&#39;re determined to ensure our bus services stay safe, inclusive and comfortable for all passengers. 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/speeches/securing-the-future-of-aviation 2025-03-19T15:18:32+00:00 Securing the future of aviation Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for modernising the aviation sector at the AirportsUK annual dinner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-transport-minister-joins-bus-bosses-to-supercharge-green-vehicles-and-boost-business 2025-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Local Transport Minister joins bus bosses to supercharge green vehicles and boost business New UK bus manufacturing expert panel will prioritise high quality buses that meet the needs of passengers and improve living standards across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-chargepoints-in-the-uk-hit-75000-milestone 2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 Public chargepoints in the UK hit 75,000 milestone Government is investing over £2.3 billion to ensure number of chargers will continue to grow, giving people the confidence to switch to EVs. 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/electric-boost-over-16000-electric-vehicle-chargers-on-the-way-for-the-midlands 2025-03-07T09:44:57+00:00 Electric boost: over 16,000 electric vehicle chargers on the way for the Midlands New chargepoints will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in the Midlands and beyond. 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/speeches/supporting-the-uk-aviation-sector 2025-02-26T10:50:47+00:00 Supporting the UK aviation sector Secretary of State for Transport outlines next steps for airport expansion during the Airlines UK annual dinner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/rail-reform-a-railway-fit-for-britains-future 2025-02-25T09:52:29+00:00 Rail reform: a railway fit for Britain's future Outlines the next steps to reform Britain’s railways through a recently launched consultation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/120-million-to-roll-out-more-electric-vans-taxis-and-motorbikes 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00 £120 million to roll-out more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes We are making it easier, faster and cheaper for people across the UK to switch to electric vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transport-and-growth-update-airport-expansion-and-transition-to-greener-aviation 2025-01-29T12:09:15+00:00 Transport and growth update: airport expansion and transition to greener aviation Outlines the government&#39;s position on airport expansion and work being done on sustainable aviation fuels. 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 <mark>zero</mark>-emission shipping.