Transport news stories - Department for Transport

The transition to Inside Government on GOV.UK

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:48:17 +0000

The DfT corporate website will be replaced on 15 November. The new home will be www.gov.uk/dft.

Assessing the EU’s impact on the UK: a review of the balance of competences

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:43:02 +0000

Information on the review of the balance of competences between the EU and the UK.

Consultation on bus subsidy reform

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:53:32 +0000

A consultation on bus subsidy reform has been launched and will run for eight weeks.

Driving examiner strike on 13 September postponed

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:27:55 +0000

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has announced that it is postponing the strike action scheduled for Thursday 13 September.

The changing face of disclosure and barring

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:36:20 +0000

Changes to the criminal records and barring systems.

Reform of Humber Bridge Board

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:11:49 +0000

The number of members on the Humber Bridge Board is going to reduce from 22 to four following changes made by Transport Secretary Justine Greening.

Ballot on industrial action by Unite fuel tanker drivers – 30 March

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:00:11 +0000

Information on the industrial action by Unite fuel tanker drivers.

New Permanent Secretary for Department for Transport

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:12:25 +0000

Appointment of Philip Rutnam as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport

Government’s first Satnav Summit

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:19:36 +0000

Norman Baker, Local Transport Minister, is hosting the Government's first 'Satnav Summit' to find solutions to drivers following out of date directions.

Renewing your ADI registration just got easier

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:00:19 +0000

You can now give DSA permission to use your photocard driving licence photo for your approved driving instructor (ADI) certificate.

New senior staff for HS2 Ltd

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:41:21 +0000

A recruitment process to strengthen HS2 Ltd’s Board has begun.

Anywhere Working initiative

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:12:40 +0000

Launch of the Anywhere Working online portal.

Government to establish expert panel on drug driving

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:10:19 +0000

How the Department for Transport is establishing an expert panel to consider the technical aspects of introducing a new offence of driving.

The Highway Code joins Twitter and Facebook

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:02 +0000

The Official Highway Code has joined Twitter and Facebook to share reminders about the rules for road users.

Changes to the theory test: the facts

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:15:18 +0000

From 23 January 2012 the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.