Boris Johnson has approved the delivery of HS2. In a speech to the House of Commons, the Prime Minister confirmed a minister will be appointed, with the full-time remit to …
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£3.5 billion Midlands Engine Rail improvement programme launched
The Prime Minister has been urged to back Midlands Engine Rail, a £3.5 billion improvement programme launched by Midlands Connect. Spanning the East and West Midlands, the Midlands Engine Rail …
Read More »UK’s logistics sector supportive of PM’s draft Withdrawal Agreement
The logistics sector in the UK believes progress has been made in the draft Withdrawal Agreement, following negotiations between the UK and the EU. Both the Freight Transport Association (FTA) …
Read More »Andrew Jones confirmed as new Rail Minister following Jo Johnson’s resignation
The government has confirmed Andrew Jones as its new Rail Minister. MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, Andrew Jones takes over from Jo Johnson, after his predecessor’s shock resignation from the …
Read More »Business councils created to advise PM on post-Brexit opportunities
The Prime Minister has established five new business councils that will offer advise on creating the very best post-Brexit business conditions. Each council will be co-chaired by two business leaders, …
Read More »Prime Minister pledges to overhaul post-Brexit immigration policy
Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to overhaul the post-Brexit immigration policy so it “ends freedom of movement once and for all.” In a statement released on the eve of …
Read More »Government announce 10 cities shortlisted for share of £840 million transport funding
The Prime Minister and Department for Transport (DfT) have announced the 10 cities shortlisted to benefit from an £840 million investment to transform and upgrade transport links. Theresa May claims …
Read More »PM announces £106 million funding boost at Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Summit
The Prime Minister has unveiled a £106 million funding boost for the research and development of green vehicles, new batteries and low carbon technology at the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) …
Read More »East Coast Main Line to benefit from £780 million government investment
A Northern Powerhouse region is set to benefit after the Prime Minister announced £780 million will be invested in the East Coast Main Line, providing major upgrades from next year. Confirmed …
Read More »Government launch £1.7 billion Transforming Cities Fund as part of Industrial Strategy
The Prime Minister has today launched plans to improve UK productivity as part of the government’s Industrial Strategy which will see £1.7 billion invested in transport links. Theresa May is …
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