tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Baroness Vere of Norbiton 2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-sanctions-on-persons-linked-to-hamas-supporting-media-network 2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00 New sanctions on persons linked to Hamas-supporting media network Aozma Sultana and Mustafa Ayash sanctioned using domestic counter-terrorism powers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-generates-billions-in-climate-finance-and-first-crdc-in-africa 2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 UK generates billions in climate finance and first CRDC in Africa Over £480 million as part of £1.6 billion of climate aid announced by the Prime Minister to help developing countries access climate finance and mobilise private investment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aviation-council-makes-progress-on-futureproofing-aviation-sector 2023-10-30T09:00:03+00:00 Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector Vital reforms considered by the Aviation Council to achieve an innovative and efficient sector that provides more choice and better value for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/amendments-to-international-merchant-shipping-requirements-implemented-into-uk-domestic-law 2023-10-26T12:06:58+01:00 Amendments to international merchant shipping requirements implemented into UK domestic law Amendments concerning damage stability in cargo ships, load line protocol and prevention of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/air-travel-guidance-refreshed-to-give-passengers-more-clarity-on-their-rights 2023-10-19T08:00:00+01:00 Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rights Updated guidance explains what passengers need to know about their rights and responsibilities when flying. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/air-travel-organisers-licencing-scheme-enforcement-powers 2023-09-25T10:01:17+01:00 Air travel organisers� licencing scheme enforcement powers The Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security wrote to the Civil Aviation Authority about the enforcement options available for maintaining compliance with the ATOL scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/clean-maritime-day-package-sets-uk-on-course-to-make-green-shipping-a-reality-and-level-up-coastal-communities 2023-09-14T00:01:00+01:00 Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communities Clean maritime measures to help decarbonise the UK's international shipping lanes, create new jobs and boost economic growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/80-million-boost-for-coastal-communities-and-green-shipping-as-london-international-shipping-week-gets-underway 2023-09-11T00:01:00+01:00 £80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underway Winners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund will generate maritime jobs and develop new, clean technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/captain-among-seafarers-honoured-for-advocating-safety-following-life-changing-injury 2023-09-03T00:01:13+01:00 Captain among seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life-changing injury Recipients of the 2023 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service announced. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-historic-boost-to-seafarers-rights-and-welfare 2023-07-24T11:37:12+01:00 UK announces historic boost to seafarers� rights and welfare UK and French governments agree to join forces to improve conditions for seafarers with the new Seafarers' Charter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/independent-review-of-civil-aviation-authority-sets-out-how-highly-effective-regulator-can-continue-to-improve 2023-07-17T16:32:10+01:00 Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how "highly effective regulator" can continue to improve CAA still held in the highest regard but needs to improve communication on decision-making process and foster tighter working relationships within the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/government-response-to-the-rhc-report-on-the-regulation-of-hydrogen-fuel-propulsion-in-maritime-vessels 2023-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Government response to the RHC report on the regulation of hydrogen fuel propulsion in maritime vessels The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security have responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council on the regulation of hydrogen fuel� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cleaner-shipping-gets-34-million-boost-with-next-round-of-innovative-tech-funding 2023-07-07T00:01:02+01:00 Cleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech funding Funding for the maritime sector to develop sustainable technologies that help connect people, goods and services in a cleaner, greener way. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-global-taskforce-unveiled-to-bolster-resilience-in-aviation-workforce 2023-07-06T00:01:07+01:00 New global taskforce unveiled to bolster resilience in aviation workforce UK-led taskforce launched to address global skills challenges in aviation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/runway-to-a-brighter-future-as-government-invests-in-next-generation-of-aviators 2023-06-23T12:00:08+01:00 Runway to a brighter future as government invests in next generation of aviators Funding to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to work in aviation and support the industry to address sustainability and new technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-opens-first-maritime-council-to-support-jobs-and-reduce-emissions 2023-06-21T11:44:00+01:00 Transport Secretary opens first Maritime Council to support jobs and reduce emissions The council will provide expertise and top-level oversight for the Maritime 2050 strategy, to help achieve its 185 recommendations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/derrylondonderry-london-air-route-secured 2023-03-31T13:41:03+01:00 Derry/Londonderry-London air route secured Government funding to enable up to 19 return flights between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted every week for another year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-completes-review-of-airport-ground-operations-to-increase-sectors-resilience 2023-03-30T12:41:05+01:00 Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilience Areas set out for the aviation industry to focus on to avoid a repeat of the travel disruption seen last summer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-decarbonisation-package-to-help-boost-net-zero-ambitions 2023-03-30T10:23:00+01:00 Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitions Measures announced to increase use of electric vehicles, as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-consultation-on-night-time-noise-objectives-at-some-of-the-busiest-airports-is-set-to-take-off 2023-03-27T09:00:07+01:00 Government consultation on night-time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take off Night flight policy still under review as new consultation on noise objectives launches.