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United Kingdom — Department for Transport

Tracked across 10 events · 80 articles · First seen Feb 12, 2025 · Last active Jun 30, 2026

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Regulatory
Impact: The United Kingdom — Department for Transport is the government agency responsible for announcing and implementing the new road safety strategy.
Jan 06, 2026 · 10 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Department for Transport confirmed the delay in free bus pass eligibility, aligning it with the State Pension age increase, which has generated public dissatisfaction.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
3 -10
Regulatory
Impact: The United Kingdom — Department for Transport requested Avanti West Coast to cut costs, leading to service reductions. It also oversees the nationalization of train services and influences their finances.
May 18, 2026 · 7 articles
2 -10
Regulatory
Impact: The United Kingdom — Department for Transport initiated Project Oval, which led to the expansion of contactless payments and the resulting fare changes. It is being pressed by Rebecca Paul to ensure fair pricing.
Dec 27, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United Kingdom — Department for Transport is responsible for launching and managing the Low Carbon Fuels Fund and the Call for Evidence on the SAF Mandate, driving the UK's sustainable aviation fuel strategy.
Jun 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Accidents
Impact: United Kingdom — Department for Transport is providing £7.3 billion to councils to tackle potholes, indicating government awareness and action on the issue.
Mar 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United Kingdom — Department for Transport is investing £7.3 billion over four years to help councils resurface roads and fix potholes, aiming to improve the United Kingdom's road network.
Dec 28, 2025 · 9 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Department for Transport will coordinate with other departments to implement the scheme, focusing on strengthening public transport connectivity.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Dec 17, 2025 · 10 articles
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Regulatory
Dec 15, 2025 · 13 articles
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