tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Guy Opperman 2024-05-01T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/18-million-boost-for-innovation-to-decarbonise-freight 2024-05-01T00:00:00+01:00 £1.8 million boost for innovation to decarbonise freight The Freight Innovation Fund is supporting businesses to innovate and back skilled UK jobs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-proposals-just-the-ticket-for-getting-young-people-into-transport 2024-04-11T00:00:00+01:00 New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport Proposals could improve job opportunities for people aged 18 to 20, ease driver shortages and provide more reliable bus and coach services across Great Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/465-million-for-bus-operators-to-help-disabled-passengers-travel-with-confidence 2024-04-08T09:00:05+01:00 £4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence New funding will support upgrades to buses to provide real-time travel information to passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-to-put-the-brakes-on-nuisance-pedicabs 2024-03-26T17:31:40+00:00 New rules to put the brakes on nuisance pedicabs Bill will improve safety standards and help put an end to dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour in London hotspots such as Soho and Covent Garden. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/101-million-investment-to-boost-cycling-and-walking-nationwide 2024-03-23T00:00:00+00:00 £101 million investment to boost cycling and walking nationwide Newly funded projects will provide even more people, especially in rural and deprived areas, the choice to travel by walking, wheeling or cycling. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/young-people-urged-to-wear-seat-belts-in-new-life-saving-campaign 2024-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 Young people urged to wear seat belts in new life-saving campaign Campaign highlights how a simple CLICK can save lives. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-chair-reappointed-and-new-non-executive-director-appointed 2024-03-08T00:00:00+00:00 DVSA Chair reappointed and new non-executive director appointed  Nick Bitel has been reappointed as Non-Executive Chair of DVSA, and Helen Aston has been appointed as a non-executive director. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-kips-for-better-trips-16-million-boost-to-transform-truckstops-for-lorry-drivers 2024-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 Better kips for better trips: £16 million boost to transform truckstops for lorry drivers 38 truck stops in England will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, more secure fencing around rest areas and new parking spaces for HGVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-just-do-nothing-and-top-boy-actors-urge-young-drivers-to-think 2024-02-21T15:10:29+00:00 People Just Do Nothing and Top Boy actors urge young drivers to THINK! New digital audio ads encourage young drivers to slow down on rural roads as part of the THINK! road safety campaign. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tyne-to-shine-tyne-bridge-gets-makeover-with-35-million-government-funding 2024-02-02T10:13:58+00:00 Tyne to shine: Tyne Bridge gets makeover with £35 million government funding Bridge maintenance will reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, helping to boost the economy across the region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-review-of-dvsa-to-strengthen-agency-for-the-future 2024-02-01T11:55:17+00:00 Government launches review of DVSA to strengthen agency for the future This review will help understand how DVSA can continue to improve, evolve with vehicle technology and keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-committed-to-mot-modernisation-as-consultation-concludes 2024-01-25T09:30:14+00:00 Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform for MOTs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/changes-to-international-maritime-law 2024-01-18T10:58:36+00:00 Changes to international maritime law SOLAS convention amendments to improve the safety of merchant ships and life at sea will automatically take effect in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-crack-down-on-disruptive-street-works-to-cut-congestion-and-improve-roads 2024-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 Government to crack down on disruptive street works to cut congestion and improve roads New measures could generate up to £100 million extra over 10 years to resurface roads across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/34-million-funding-boost-for-greater-manchester-a34-improvements 2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00 £34 million funding boost for Greater Manchester A34 improvements Funding will help to reduce congestion, improve connectivity and generate more than £72 million in benefits for Greater Manchester and Stockport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mid-life-mot-expansion-to-help-tens-of-thousands-assess-work-wellbeing-and-finances 2023-07-19T11:35:04+01:00 Mid-life MOT expansion to help tens of thousands assess work, wellbeing, and finances Tens of thousands of Brits will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through a £5 million expansion of the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT� initiative. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dual-claims-discrepancy-in-the-application-of-escalating-sanctions-where-dual-claims-are-involved 2023-04-27T09:08:28+01:00 Dual claims: discrepancy in the application of escalating sanctions where dual claims are involved The Minister for Employment has written to SSAC responding to points raised about The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2021. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-funding-package-to-level-up-blyth 2023-02-23T00:15:02+00:00 Major funding package to level up Blyth People across Blyth are set to benefit from government investment to level up the town by upgrading poor quality housing, tackling health inequalities, improving access to local jobs and cutting crime. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dwp-announces-new-pensions-ombudsman 2022-08-31T09:30:07+01:00 DWP announces new Pensions Ombudsman Dominic Harris has been confirmed as the new Pensions Ombudsman. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/brand-new-pension-scheme-launches-in-great-britain 2022-08-01T10:58:53+01:00 Brand new pension scheme launches in Great Britain The pensions sector has received an injection of innovation today as a brand new type of pension scheme officially opened for applications in Great Britain.