The Latest Breaking News from The Department for Transport

Twelve people killed in e-scooter crashes last year

Figures published by the Department for Transport show 11 riders and one pedestrian died in collisions involving the vehicles.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Train passengers could lose access to free wifi to cut costs

The Department for Transport said it is reviewing whether the service ‘delivers the best possible value for money’.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Rail passengers in England could lose wifi access amid cost cuts

DfT tells operators wifi is low priority for travellers and they need to justify business case for it

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

John Lewis boss Sharon White wins staff confidence vote; US inflation slows to 4.9% – as it happened

Staff criticise retail performance, as John Lewis boss pledges group will always remain employee-owned

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

Fears for cyclists as longer lorries bring wider blind spots

The Department for Transport said it will enable the same volume of goods to be carried on fewer journeys

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Sunderland mum campaigning after partner was killed by drink and drug-fuelled driver to meet Government

Carol King wants motorists suspected of being at fault in a serious or fatal collision to have their licences temporarily suspended before conviction

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023

'Revolutionary' new flights from Derry to Heathrow get official go-ahead from UK government

The Department for Transport has now given the planned switch the green light

Belfast Live · Apr 21, 2023

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of one in six services in March

There are renewed calls for the Department for Transport to take over control of services when TPE’s current contract expires on May 28.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Government signs off £65m payout for owners of failing Avanti and TransPennine rail franchises

Critics say cash should have been invested to avoid collapse of rail services

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

£3m safety upgrade pledge for Newcastle main road named among most high-risk in England

The A186 is the only route in the North East identified for safety improvements from a £47.5m Government fund announced last week, in a bid to avoid serious and fatal collisions

Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2023