tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Baroness Vere of Norbiton2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-sanctions-on-persons-linked-to-hamas-supporting-media-network2024-03-27T00:00:00+00:00New sanctions on persons linked to Hamas-supporting media networkAozma 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-africa2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00UK generates billions in climate finance and first CRDC in AfricaOver £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-sector2023-10-30T09:00:03+00:00Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sectorVital 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-law2023-10-26T12:06:58+01:00Amendments to international merchant shipping requirements implemented into UK domestic lawAmendments 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-rights2023-10-19T08:00:00+01:00Air travel guidance refreshed to give passengers more clarity on their rightsUpdated 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-powers2023-09-25T10:01:17+01:00Air travel organisers� licencing scheme enforcement powersThe 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-communities2023-09-14T00:01:00+01:00Clean Maritime Day package sets UK on course to make green shipping a reality and level up coastal communitiesClean 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-underway2023-09-11T00:01:00+01:00£80 million boost for coastal communities and green shipping as London International Shipping Week gets underwayWinners 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-injury2023-09-03T00:01:13+01:00Captain among seafarers honoured for advocating safety following life-changing injuryRecipients 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-welfare2023-07-24T11:37:12+01:00UK announces historic boost to seafarers� rights and welfareUK 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-improve2023-07-17T16:32:10+01:00Independent review of Civil Aviation Authority sets out how "highly effective regulator" can continue to improveCAA 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-vessels2023-07-17T00:00:00+01:00Government response to the RHC report on the regulation of hydrogen fuel propulsion in maritime vesselsThe 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-funding2023-07-07T00:01:02+01:00Cleaner shipping gets £34 million boost with next round of innovative tech fundingFunding 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-workforce2023-07-06T00:01:07+01:00New global taskforce unveiled to bolster resilience in aviation workforceUK-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-aviators2023-06-23T12:00:08+01:00Runway to a brighter future as government invests in next generation of aviatorsFunding 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-emissions2023-06-21T11:44:00+01:00Transport Secretary opens first Maritime Council to support jobs and reduce emissionsThe 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-secured2023-03-31T13:41:03+01:00Derry/Londonderry-London air route securedGovernment 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-resilience2023-03-30T12:41:05+01:00Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilienceAreas 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-ambitions2023-03-30T10:23:00+01:00Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitionsMeasures 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-off2023-03-27T09:00:07+01:00Government consultation on night-time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take offNight flight policy still under review as new consultation on noise objectives launches.