tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Wendy Morton MP 2022-08-17T16:11:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/161-million-to-transform-oxford-station-bringing-faster-journeys-to-thousands 2022-08-17T16:11:00+01:00 £161 million to transform Oxford station, bringing faster journeys to thousands The government is funding upgrades at Oxford station that will result in quicker journeys. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/most-significant-change-to-taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-accessibility-legislation-in-12-years 2022-07-01T11:57:00+01:00 Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and PHVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/restoring-your-railway-update 2022-06-20T12:16:08+01:00 Restoring Your Railway update Nine rail schemes receive further funding to provide better access to jobs, homes and education, and level up and reconnect communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/moving-ahead-to-reopen-railway-lines-and-stations-including-one-not-used-since-reign-of-king-george-v 2022-06-18T09:00:00+01:00 Moving ahead to reopen railway lines and stations including one not used since reign of King George V Funding to reopen disused railway lines, services and stations will restore community connections and improve access to jobs, homes and education. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/restoring-your-railway-passengers-to-see-dartmoor-line-services-doubled 2022-05-12T15:16:00+01:00 Restoring your Railway: passengers to see Dartmoor Line services doubled Railway between Exeter and Okehampton offers year-round trains for the first time in almost 50 years, boosting local community and regional economy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-76-million-for-rail-innovation 2022-04-12T10:33:00+01:00 Government pledges £7.6 million for rail innovation Funding given to create cutting-edge technology that will help transform rail travel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-protects-vital-dawlish-coastal-rail-route-with-a-further-32-million 2022-04-01T00:15:09+01:00 Government protects vital Dawlish coastal rail route with a further £32 million Funding will create a more resilient railway, giving passengers in Devon and Cornwall safer and more punctual journeys. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/accessible-transport-reference-wheelchair-report 2022-03-29T10:32:59+01:00 Accessible transport: reference wheelchair report Findings from an assessment of the prevalence and use of wheeled mobility aids will help form an evidence base for the design of future transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/25-million-package-announced-to-help-disabled-people-travel-more-confidently 2022-03-29T00:15:01+01:00 £2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently Funding package to roll out a mobility service to help people unable to drive access alternative forms of transport, and to improve accessibility of ferry services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-teams-with-charity-scope-on-disabled-persons-passenger-charter 2022-01-10T09:30:31+00:00 Government teams with charity Scope on Disabled Persons Passenger Charter New charter to boost consumer confidence and provide an online one-stop shop on passenger rights and complaints procedures for disabled people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-rail-journeys-sooner-for-leeds-as-161-million-upgrade-delivered 2022-01-04T10:05:00+00:00 Better rail journeys sooner for Leeds, as £161 million upgrade delivered Upgrade will provide more seats, services and significantly faster journey times, improving rail connections across the North and Midlands. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/fcdo-launches-new-approach-to-improving-global-health 2021-12-14T13:20:00+00:00 FCDO launches new approach to improving global health The UK reaffirms our commitment to improving health around the world through development, diplomacy and research. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-imposes-sanctions-on-senior-nicaraguan-individuals-following-rigged-elections 2021-11-15T15:49:00+00:00 UK imposes sanctions on senior Nicaraguan individuals following rigged elections The UK has imposed new sanctions on 8 high-ranking Nicaraguan politicians and officials. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-boost-to-advance-gender-equality-in-climate-action 2021-11-09T00:15:00+00:00 UK boost to advance gender equality in climate action COP President Alok Sharma will announce how £165 million of UK funding will progress gender equality while tackling climate change. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/europe-minister-summons-french-ambassador 2021-10-29T18:02:00+01:00 Europe Minister summons French Ambassador over threats made against the UK and Channel Islands Minister for Europe Wendy Morton summoned French Ambassador to the UK Catherine Colonna to FCDO over threats made against the UK and Channel Islands. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-500000-fund-to-support-undp-to-respond-to-last-years-nagorno-karabakh-conflict 2021-09-01T17:00:04+01:00 UK announces £500,000 fund to support UNDP to respond to last year’s Nagorno-Karabakh conflict The UK has provided half a million pounds to help clear landmines in and around Nagorno-Karabakh, to make the area safe, prevent injuries and save lives. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-minister-visits-syria-border-to-push-for-continued-humanitarian-access 2021-06-29T18:21:00+01:00 UK Minister visits Syria border to push for continued humanitarian access Minister for the European Neighbourhood, Wendy Morton, visited the Bab al-Hawa border crossing between Turkey and northern Syria and reiterated the UK’s call for the essential aid corridor to remain open. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/ending-aids-as-a-public-health-threat-by-2030 2021-06-10T21:22:43+01:00 Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 National Statement at United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-staff-charity-marathon-spans-the-globe-in-24-hours 2021-05-14T14:14:00+01:00 Government staff charity marathon spans the globe in 24 hours Staff around the world will participate in a marathon relay to help mental health charities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/serbia-uk-and-serbia-sign-partnership-trade-and-cooperation-agreement 2021-04-19T10:36:40+01:00 Serbia: UK and Serbia sign Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement The UK and Serbia are to strengthen business ties by signing a Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement.