The Department for Transport is developing a strategy which will set the high-level direction for how transport should be designed, built and operated in England over the next 10 years.
18/11/2024 DVLA Consultation on a proposal to allow bus and lorry drivers with diabetes to use glucose monitoring systems.
The law currently restricts bus and lorry (Group 2) drivers to monitor their blood glucose levels via a blood capillary or ‘finger prick’ test for the purpose of driving. This consultation invites your views on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) proposal to change the law to allow bus and lorry drivers to use glucose monitoring systems to manage and monitor their diabetes for driving.
11/11/2024 DEFRA NI Consultation on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) seeks to gather views on the establishment of the Just Transition Commission for Northern Ireland. DAERA welcomes and encourages all stakeholders, interested organisations, groups, and individuals to provide their views on this consultation."
27/11/2024 Transport Scotland National Speed Management Review Consultation
The National Speed Management Review (NSMR) consultation seeks to gather public and stakeholder input on proposed changes to Scotland's speed limits..
13/01/2025 DfESNZ Workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy
The committee has launched an inquiry on how to build the workforce that is needed to deliver the policies and infrastructure for the UK’s clean, secure energy mission.
11/24 DfESNZ Unlocking community energy at scale
The Committee has launched an inquiry into community energy. The Committee aims to identify potential solutions to the financial and regulatory barriers facing community energy projects, including how to establish local supply.
14/11/2024 DfT East West Rail consultation 2024
Have your say on proposals for a new rail link between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge.
12/11/2024 EA Regulation of solid radioactive waste disposal facilities: proposed guidance
We want your views on our proposed updates to guidance on the regulation of solid radioactive waste disposal facilities.
04/11/2024 DfT Incorporating international rules into GB type approval for road vehicles
Reviewing developments in international vehicle regulations and our intended approach to incorporate these into the GB scheme.
Announcements, November 2024
28/11/2024 DfT Transport Secretary unveils her vision for integrated transport across England
The Integrated National Transport Strategy will set out a ‘people first approach’ to getting people around the country.
26/11/2024 OTC Tachograph Avoidance
Despite being a requirement for half a century, drivers’ hours regulations breaches continue to crop up in a large number of public inquiries. In one recent case, Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney heard the case of Onix Transcom Ltd.
23/11/2024 NI Secretary of State announces reappointment of the Chief Commissioner to the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced the reappointment of Geraldine McGahey as Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.
21/11/2024 DfT Renewable fuel statistics 2023: Final report 
Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2023.
20/11/2024 DfT THINK! partners with Heineken to promote drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas
New THINK! campaign encourages drivers to opt for 0% drinks if driving at Christmas.
19/11/2024 DfT privacy notices: trials research, online forms, webinars, transport sanctions and surveyss
Privacy information for use of data collected by DfT via trials, research projects, online forms, webinars, transport sanctions and surveys.
13/11/2024 DVSA Driver CPC reforms to come into force on 3 December
Following a debate in Parliament, the date for the reforms to Driver CPC to come into law has been confirmed as Tuesday 3 December.
13/11/2024 DVSA Driver CPC: changes in 2024 and 2025
Find out about changes that will be made to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus and coach drivers.
11/11/2024 DfBT International Trade Week 2024 open for businesses to go global
Fourth annual International Trade Week kicks off.
07/11/2024 DfT Significant government investment set to transform transport links across the north
The TransPennine Route Upgrade and A57 link road upgrade will better connect people, communities and businesses across the region.
07/11/2024 DfT Better truck stops thanks to £43 million boost as minister visits Stoke for National Lorry Week
Lorry drivers to benefit from more parking, secure rest areas and better restaurants and showers.
07/11/2024 DfT Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) review
Independent review assessing the governance, accountability, efficiency and efficacy of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
06/11/2024 Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement Governance
Added TCA Partnership Council Decision number 1 for 2024: updates to product specific rules.
05/11/2024 DVSA Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy)
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
04/11/2024 OTC Operator Compliance Audits
A guide for operator’s licence holders on what an acceptable compliance audit should cover.
04/11/2024 DfT Incorporating international rules into GB type approval for road vehicles
Reviewing developments in international vehicle regulations and our intended approach to incorporate these into the GB scheme.
