tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Heidi Alexander MP 2025-05-09T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-forges-landmark-deal-to-progress-new-swiss-rail-link 2025-05-09T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Secretary forges landmark deal to progress new Swiss rail link Direct rail link between UK and Switzerland could boost tourism and grow our economy, while offering a greener option for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/full-steam-ahead-young-people-take-the-drivers-seat-to-improve-train-services-and-unlock-jobs 2025-05-07T00:00:00+01:00 Full steam ahead: young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and boost growth across the country. 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/transport-secretary-acts-to-make-thousands-of-extra-driving-tests-available-each-month 2025-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month Further action to reduce waiting times will see thousands of additional tests made available every month. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-miles-of-roadworks-lifted-ahead-of-easter-as-drivers-set-to-be-500-better-off 2025-04-16T00:01:04+01:00 Thousands of miles of roadworks lifted ahead of Easter as drivers set to be £500 better off We are tackling the real problems that drivers face by lifting miles of roadworks and cracking down on disruptive streetworks.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-for-transports-vision-for-transport 2025-04-12T00:00:00+01:00 Secretary of State for Transport's vision for transport The Secretary of State for Transport talks about her vision for a transport system that works for everyone. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-mayor-to-reopen-doncaster-sheffield-airport 2025-04-09T18:00:02+01:00 Government backs mayor to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport The South Yorkshire Mayor has announced a £30m devolved funding investment into reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport, in a major economic boost for the region. 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 Zero 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/kevin-rooney-announced-as-new-senior-traffic-commissioner 2025-03-25T15:32:06+00:00 Kevin Rooney announced as new Senior Traffic Commissioner Secretary of State for Transport appoints Kevin Rooney as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/road-maintenance-in-england 2025-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 Road maintenance in England Local highway authorities will receive £500 million to fix potholes and £4.8 billion investment for National Highways to keep the strategic road network working. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-tells-councils-to-prove-action-on-pothole-plague-to-unlock-extra-cash-and-reveals-48bn-for-major-roads 2025-03-23T00:00:00+00:00 PM tells councils to prove action on pothole plague to unlock extra cash and reveals £4.8 billion for major roads The Plan for Change is tackling the pothole plague, building vital roads and ensuring every penny is delivering results for the taxpayer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/neso-to-investigate-heathrow-power-loss 2025-03-22T00:00:00+00:00 NESO to investigate Heathrow power loss The Energy Secretary has commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to investigate the power outage that affected Heathrow Airport. 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/greenlight-for-290-million-improvements-to-m3-to-support-over-2000-homes-in-winchester 2025-03-13T00:01:01+00:00 Greenlight for £290 million improvements to M3 to support over 2,000 homes in Winchester Road scheme investment will save thousands of hours for commuters, tourists and freight every week. 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/news/new-era-of-rail-accountability-for-passengers-as-performance-data-goes-live-at-stations 2025-03-06T00:01:03+00:00 New era of rail accountability for passengers as performance data goes live at stations Display screens at stations will help rebuild trust with passengers as we tackle root causes of rail delays and cancellations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transport-planning-gatwick-airport 2025-02-27T09:52:18+00:00 Transport planning: Gatwick Airport Government position on development at Gatwick Airport. 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/dvla-announces-tim-moss-cbe-as-new-chief-executive 2025-02-24T00:00:00+00:00 DVLA announces Tim Moss CBE as new Chief Executive Tim Moss CBE will lead the DVLA's mission to make the UK’s roads the safest in the world and deliver excellent public services.