tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP 2017-12-07T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mps-join-the-campaign-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-engineers 2017-12-07T00:00:00+00:00 MPs join the campaign to inspire the next generation of engineers Pledges of support for the Year of Engineering will help ensure young people across the UK can find out more about the opportunities of engineering careers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/drones-update-27-november-2017 2017-11-27T09:57:34+00:00 Drones update, 27 November 2017 Announces new measures to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of the global drones market whilst also protecting our safety and security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-electric-and-driverless-car-industry-as-government-drives-forward-green-transport-revolution 2017-10-18T17:52:00+01:00 Boost for electric and driverless car industry as government drives forward green transport revolution Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill will mean more electric car chargepoints and enable insurance for driverless cars. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-future-of-us-uk-maritime-co-operation 2017-09-13T17:54:47+01:00 The future of US-UK maritime co-operation Shipping Minister John Hayes speaks at a joint US-UK event during London International Shipping Week. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-london-links-between-high-finance-and-the-high-seas 2017-09-13T14:35:00+01:00 The London links between high finance and the high seas Shipping Minister John Hayes opens London Stock Exchange in honour of London International Shipping Week 2017. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-commuters-to-benefit-from-uk-built-river-boats-with-wifi 2017-09-12T00:15:05+01:00 Thousands of commuters to benefit from UK-built river boats with wifi Wight Shipyard announces recent orders worth £20 million making 4 boats for use by the Isle of Wight and London. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-to-double-uk-fleet-flying-under-the-red-duster 2017-09-11T09:34:00+01:00 Government pledges to double UK fleet flying under the Red Duster Benefits announced for ships flying the Red Ensign (also known as Red Duster) flag. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-innovative-technology-to-slash-shipping-emissions-to-zero 2017-09-07T09:37:00+01:00 Government backs innovative technology to slash shipping emissions to zero Government commits to help fund innovative technologies and fuels to reduce maritime emissions, and help create a zero-emissions sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-apprenticeships-celebrated-ahead-of-a-level-results-day 2017-08-17T00:15:20+01:00 Transport apprenticeships celebrated ahead of A-level results day Transport Minister John Hayes meets Heathrow apprentices and celebrates A-level results day. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lifeboat-charities-to-receive-1-million-grant-boost 2017-07-25T00:00:00+01:00 Lifeboat charities to receive £1 million grant boost Lifeboat charities encouraged to bid for part of £1 million support fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transport-minister-speaks-at-the-backing-beauty-reception 2017-07-18T17:01:02+01:00 Transport Minister speaks at the Backing Beauty Reception The Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP discusses good design in transport at an event hosted by ResPublica, the Woodland Trust and the National Trust. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-investment-boost-to-apprenticeships-and-skills 2017-07-12T09:41:03+01:00 Transport investment boost to apprenticeships and skills Major investment in road and rail could make up to 35,000 apprenticeship opportunities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/almost-1-million-awarded-to-66-water-rescue-charities 2017-06-29T08:45:09+01:00 Almost £1 million awarded to 66 water rescue charities Projects across the UK awarded funding for rescue equipment and training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/female-engineers-play-a-vital-role-in-britains-transport-industry 2017-06-23T00:15:00+01:00 Female engineers play a vital role in Britain’s transport industry On International Women in Engineering Day Transport Minister John Hayes encourages women to consider a career in engineering. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-air-quality-plan-published-for-consultation 2017-05-05T12:00:11+01:00 New air quality plan published for consultation Options open for consultation to reduce nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/richard-turfitt-appointed-as-senior-traffic-commissioner 2017-04-20T16:23:15+01:00 Richard Turfitt appointed as Senior Traffic Commissioner Transport Minister John Hayes appoints Richard Turfitt as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-109-million-of-funding-for-driverless-and-low-carbon-projects 2017-04-11T11:38:00+01:00 Over £109 million of funding for driverless and low carbon projects Government drives funding of more than £109 million to driverless and low carbon projects across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-publishes-new-anti-littering-strategy 2017-04-10T10:04:24+01:00 Government publishes new anti-littering strategy New Government Litter Strategy for England to curb littering with proposals for new enforcement, education and community engagement tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/mca-business-plans-2017-to-2018 2017-03-30T14:59:00+01:00 MCA business plans: 2017 to 2018 Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s business plan for 2017 to 2018 released. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/light-dues-2017-to-2018 2017-03-30T10:47:56+01:00 Light dues: 2017 to 2018 Light dues to be reduced by half a penny for financial year 2017 to 2018.