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Transport Secretary applies for £50 million lorry parks upgrade to tempt HGV drivers back

Published 11 October 2021
By David Mullen
The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has applied for £50 million in funding from the Treasury to upgrade lorry parks.
Eco petrol to replace current fuel at pumps

E10 fuel: What is it and how will it affect you?

Last year, the Department for Transport announced the introduction of E10, a lower carbon fuel for petrol vehicles.
Published 01 September 2021
UK traffic

Climate challenge to £27bn road plan rejected

The government takes another step towards £27bn roads investment after a High Court injunction by a climate group is rejected.
Published 27 July 2021
Return of hard shoulder to motorways would endanger drivers, says government minister

Return of hard shoulder 'risks 25 extra deaths'

Reinstalling hard shoulders on smart motorways may cause at least 25 extra road deaths per year, according to a government minister.
Published 01 July 2021
Stonehenge road tunnel plans put Unesco world heritage site status in danger

Stonehenge road tunnel plans risk Unesco status

The proposed Stonehenge bypass tunnel puts the monument's status as a world heritage site at risk, Unesco has warned.
Published 22 June 2021
Government announces winners of £20m zero-emission vehicle competition

EV battery health checker shares £20m green grant

The winners of a government-funded £20m zero-emission vehicle competition have been announced.
Published 17 June 2021
Smart motorway development paused after legal threat

New smart motorway paused after legal threat

The development of a new smart motorway across the Pennines has been paused after a retired vicar threatened a legal challenge.
Published 14 June 2021
No new smart motorways to open without stopped vehicle detection system installed

All new smart motorways must have stopped car tech

Every new section of smart motorway designated as "all-lane running" (ALR) must include technology that can automatically spot broken down cars.
Published 21 April 2021
Inoperative smart motorway cameras mean motorists go unpunished for driving in closed lanes

Drivers in closed motorway lanes go unpunished

Motorists are escaping punishment for committing traffic offences on smart motorways due to a lack of working enforcement cameras.
Published 03 March 2021
Green new E10 fuel could lead to higher pump prices

Green new E10 fuel could lead to higher prices

A green new fuel set to be introduced in September could cause drivers to pay more for their fuel, it has been warned. 
Published 25 February 2021
Lorry drivers stuck at border will be given access to France upon negative coronavirus test

Deal struck with France to allow freight to resume

The chief of the Road Haulage Association has praised the Transport Secretary after a deal was struck allowing essential travel to France.
Published 23 December 2020
New Green number plates for electric cars in UK

Green plates may influence one in five to buy a EV

Those who buy electric cars from today (December 8) will be eligible for a green-accented number plate that affords the driver on-road benefits.
Published 08 December 2020
Government to announce seven new smart motorways

Government to announce seven new smart motorways

Seven more controversial smart motorways will be announced today as the government reveals a specialist unit to accelerate road upgrades.
Published 21 August 2020