tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-07-24T15:47:54+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-boost-ev-chargepoints-in-the-uk-grow-by-27-in-a-year2025-07-24T15:47:54+01:00Electric boost: EV chargepoints in the UK grow by 27% in a yearNews 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/speeches/automated-passenger-services-permitting-scheme2025-07-21T10:32:03+01:00Automated passenger services permitting schemeHave 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-law2025-07-21T00:00:00+01:00Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles lawHave your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a-transport-manager-in-common2025-07-17T16:30:01+01:00A Transport Manager in commonFollowing a pair of public inquiries, transport manager Michael James has found himself without repute and with a disqualification of considerable length.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/electric-car-grant-launched2025-07-15T12:58:57+01:00Electric Car Grant launchedCar 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-thousands2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousandsCar 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-revolution2025-07-13T00:01:03+01:00New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolutionFunding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/backing-british-industry-government-launches-25bn-drive35-programme-to-power-uk-auto-investment-and-jobs2025-07-13T00:00:00+01:00Backing British Industry: Government launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme to power UK auto investment and jobsUK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion commitment over the next decade that will support thousands of jobs and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of zero-emission vehicle development.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/school-run-superheroes-to-boost-cycle-lanes-and-walkways-to-schools2025-07-11T15:12:04+01:00School run superheroes to boost cycle lanes and walkways to schoolsNew junior active travel inspectors will work with teachers and parents to assess local walking and cycling routes around their schools. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dft-issues-warning-about-scam-text-messages-asking-people-to-pay-fines2025-07-09T17:18:38+01:00DfT issues warning about scam text messages asking people to pay finesPeople receiving text messages claiming to be from DfT should not click on any links or share financial details.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/englands-mayors-gather-to-pledge-national-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-network-backed-by-government2025-07-02T00:00:00+01:00England’s mayors gather to pledge national walking, wheeling and cycling network, backed by governmentNational active travel network will provide 3,500 miles of safer routes for better connectivity, targeting areas where health and air quality are poorest. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/dartford-crossing-charge-update2025-06-17T15:07:06+01:00Dartford Crossing charge updateFrom 1 September 2025, an increase in charges for car drivers will be a maximum of £1, with significant discounts for local residents and account holders.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-end-of-light-goods-vehicle-acquired-rights2025-06-13T17:30:00+01:00The End of Light Goods Vehicle Acquired RightsSince May 2022, transport companies and couriers using vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland have needed a Standard International Goods Vehicle…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charging-into-the-future-government-set-to-deliver-over-100000-more-ev-chargepoints2025-06-13T00:01:01+01:00Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepointsLocal authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/automated-vehicles-act-2024-implementation2025-06-10T19:07:32+01:00Automated Vehicles Act 2024 implementationAn update on the work being done to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/driving-innovation-38000-jobs-on-the-horizon-as-pilots-of-self-driving-vehicles-fast-tracked2025-06-10T00:00:00+01:00Driving innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self-driving vehicles fast-trackedFrom 2026, self-driving cars without a safety driver could be available for people to book via an app for the first time.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-32-million-to-resurface-roads-and-build-new-cycle-lanes-in-the-north-east-and-yorkshire-as-region-hosts-uks-largest-womens-cycling-race2025-06-06T00:01:01+01:00More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling raceInvesting in safer roads will encourage more women to cycle, build healthier, stronger communities and help ease pressure on the NHS. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-conditions-imposed-on-operator-following-noise-complaints2025-06-05T16:26:43+01:00New Conditions Imposed on Operator Following Noise ComplaintsFollowing a public inquiry, the Traffic Commissioner Miles Dorrington has imposed new conditions on the restricted operator's license of Peter Youings & Partners in response to persistent noise complaints from reside…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-protects-thousands-of-miles-of-bus-services-from-being-scrapped2025-06-03T00:01:02+01:00Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrappedBus Services Bill will give local leaders the power to shape the bus services their communities rely on.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/less-paperwork-more-chargepoints-government-cuts-red-tape-to-make-it-easier-quicker-and-cheaper-to-switch-to-evs2025-05-29T00:00:00+01:00Less paperwork, more chargepoints: government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVsDrivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle chargepoints, helping them save up to £1,100 a year.