tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Future of Roads) 2025-06-13T00:01:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charging-into-the-future-government-set-to-deliver-over-100000-more-ev-chargepoints 2025-06-13T00:01:01+01:00 Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/automated-vehicles-act-2024-implementation 2025-06-10T19:07:32+01:00 Automated Vehicles Act 2024 implementation An update on the work being done to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-32-million-to-resurface-roads-and-build-new-cycle-lanes-in-the-north-east-and-yorkshire-as-region-hosts-uks-largest-womens-cycling-race 2025-06-06T00:01:01+01:00 More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling race Investing in safer roads will encourage more women to cycle, build healthier, stronger communities and help ease pressure on the NHS. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/less-paperwork-more-chargepoints-government-cuts-red-tape-to-make-it-easier-quicker-and-cheaper-to-switch-to-evs 2025-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 Less paperwork, more chargepoints: government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVs Drivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle chargepoints, helping them save up to £1,100 a year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-teams-with-parking-giants-to-ensure-drivers-can-use-preferred-apps-in-all-car-parks 2025-05-21T00:00:00+01:00 Government teams with parking giants to ensure drivers can use preferred apps in all car parks British Parking Association will develop and run the 'national parking platform', providing drivers with a more flexible parking experience. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-deal-for-motorists-and-businesses-with-solar-car-parks 2025-05-07T10:00:39+01:00 Better deal for motorists and businesses with solar car parks Motorists could benefit from cheaper charging costs and more transparent prices at the pump. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measure-to-cut-driving-test-waiting-times 2025-03-17T14:51:42+00:00 New measure to cut driving test waiting times Latest measure tackles driving test backlog and helps to ensure learners can take their tests without unnecessary delays. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-boost-over-16000-electric-vehicle-chargers-on-the-way-for-the-midlands 2025-03-07T09:44:57+00:00 Electric boost: over 16,000 electric vehicle chargers on the way for the Midlands New chargepoints will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in the Midlands and beyond. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1400-and-counting-record-number-of-charging-sockets-at-uk-schools-thanks-to-government-funding 2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:00 1,400 and counting: record number of charging sockets at UK schools thanks to government funding Home and workplace charging schemes extended for another year to support jobs and help make the UK a clean energy superpower. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ministers-approve-long-awaited-a47-road-scheme-to-support-over-40000-homes-and-30000-new-jobs 2025-02-27T00:01:04+00:00 Ministers approve long awaited A47 road scheme to support over 40,000 homes and 30,000 new jobs Road scheme will speed up journeys and revive economic growth across Norwich. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/120-million-to-roll-out-more-electric-vans-taxis-and-motorbikes 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00 £120 million to roll-out more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes We are making it easier, faster and cheaper for people across the UK to switch to electric vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/support-for-ukrainians-continues-as-government-extends-driving-licence-and-vehicle-exemptions 2025-02-10T17:35:15+00:00 Support for Ukrainians continues as government extends driving licence and vehicle exemptions Ukrainian licence holders will be able to drive on Great Britain's roads for up to 4.5 years from when they arrive in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/driving-eligibility-extension-for-certain-ukrainian-licence-holders-and-exemptions-from-vedregistration-for-certain-ukrainian-plated-and-registered 2025-02-10T15:45:29+00:00 Driving eligibility extension for certain Ukrainian licence holders and exemptions from VED/registration for certain Ukrainian plated and registered vehicles Extension will allow certain Ukrainian licence holders to drive in GB for a period of up to 4 years and 6 months after becoming resident. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-to-see-faster-journeys-as-government-green-lights-90-million-for-4-essential-road-schemes-across-england 2025-02-07T00:01:03+00:00 Millions to see faster journeys as government green lights £90 million for 4 essential road schemes across England Government is investing in vital schemes to improve journey times in Wiltshire, Leeds, Essex and Buckinghamshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-local-plans-for-clean-air-in-greater-manchester--2 2025-01-23T09:59:48+00:00 Government backs local plans for clean air in Greater Manchester Drivers in Greater Manchester will not face additional charges as the area is set to benefit instead from an £86 million scheme to clean up the region’s air tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/roads-minister-tests-the-pothole-pro-for-national-pothole-day-following-record-16-billion-government-boost 2025-01-15T00:01:07+00:00 Roads Minister tests the ‘Pothole Pro� for National Pothole Day, following record £1.6 billion government boost Government pledges funding to fix up to 7 million potholes across the country this year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/car-practical-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T16:31:05+00:00 Car practical driving test waiting times New measures to tackle long waiting times for tests, including recruiting 450 driving examiners and increasing notice periods for cancellations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/future-of-roads-ministers-letter-to-driving-instructors 2024-12-18T16:24:46+00:00 Future of Roads Minister's letter to driving instructors A letter from the Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, to all approved driving instructors about driving test waiting times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 DVSA sets out plan to reduce driving test waiting times Recruiting 450 driving examiners and improving rules for booking driving tests will reduce driving test waiting times to help new drivers get on the road. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/think-partners-with-heineken-to-promote-drink-driving-awareness-campaign-ahead-of-christmas 2024-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 THINK! partners with Heineken to promote drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas New THINK! campaign encourages drivers to opt for 0% drinks if driving at Christmas.