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Better Connected: tap-and-go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1606+ words) It is one of more than 40 fully funded commitments in the new Better Connected national transport strategy, designed to make'everyday'journeys simpler, easier to pay for and more reliable from door to door." Giving people genuine choice over how they travel'and'making…...
Well-loved Wiltshire Kiwi gets makeover
2+ day, 33+ min ago (309+ words) DIO and partners have restored the Bulford Kiwi, a chalk monument on Salisbury Plain carved by New Zealand soldiers after World War 1. The Kiwi in all its glory (Crown Copyright) The well-loved "Bulford Kiwi" monument in Wiltshire has been restored…...
Anniversary Statement: UAS Malloy T600XL
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (111+ words) Anniversary Statement: UAS Malloy T600XL'GOV.UK Anniversary Statement: UAS Malloy T600XL In-flight fire causing loss of power to motors, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 1 April 2025 This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into the accident to UAS Malloy T600XL which experienced…...
Fuel Finder now helping drivers shop around for the best deals
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (922+ words) A growing number of apps and websites are displaying prices from Fuel Finder. The government's Fuel Finder scheme is now delivering real benefits at the pump, with a growing number of apps and websites making near live fuel prices available…...
Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (738+ words) Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections Households across England are set to'benefit'from clear new rules on sorting their recycling and waste " which come into force today'(Tuesday 31 March 2026)" ending years of confusion over what goes…...
Cycle training and walk to school programmes among £108 million active travel funding boost
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (743+ words) Funding to remove barriers to active travel for people of all ages and backgrounds. The government has confirmed more than "100 million in funding to deliver hands-on training, community programmes and school initiatives that give people across England the skills, confidence…...
Major breakthrough in improvised insurance products for female sports stars
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (705+ words) The sports and insurance sectors have come together to improve the insurance cover for sportswomen Female athletes are set to benefit from changes to insurance products that reflect their real-world needs as the government continues to drive a Decade of…...
Major Road Network and Large Local Majors programme
1+ week, 1+ day ago (96+ words) Details of Major Road Network and Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) programme schemes. Details of Major Road Network and Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) programme schemes. Major Road Network and Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) programme funds large local highway authority transport schemes…...
UKDI seeks innovations to detect and defeat fibre optically controlled UAS
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (113+ words) New fast-paced Market Engagement calls for industry perspectives and novel ideas for countering fibre optic UAS Current conflict has demonstrated rapid uncrewed aerial system (UAS) evolution, including UAS controlled by trailing fibre optic cables, which are immune to conventional countermeasures....
Framework for a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers: applying the Railways Bill in Scotland
1+ week, 1+ day ago (140+ words) Sets out plans for publication of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Scottish Ministers on how Great British Railways may deliver services in Scotland. PDF, 179 KB, 8 pages This framework'for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) is required under Clause 23 of the…...