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RT @LilianGreenwood: Brilliant to see @RoyalMail unveil its 7,000th EV as its fleet of iconic red vans continues to go ⚡. We’re investing….
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We're driving opportunity, creating better journeys and supporting growth through our Plan for Change:. ✅ Lowering the minimum age for train drivers to tackle cancellations.✅ Green light for Luton Airport expansion.✅ Delivering greener aviation with the SAF Bill. @Heidi_Labour
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New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and growth while delivering on the UK's clean energy ambitions as part of our Plan for Change. This means passengers will be a step closer to more eco-friendly flights and a boost for the sector with
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RT @LilianGreenwood: 📈 Used EV sales up nearly 60% in a year!. Getting an EV is becoming cheaper everyday - you can save up to £1,100 a yea….
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RT @HS2ltd: We've hit another construction milestone today as we celebrate our first tunnel breakthrough in Birmingham ✅. Tunnel boring mac….
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Today's Bromford Tunnel breakthrough marks a critical step for HS2 on the way to connecting the UK’s biggest cities with faster and more reliable train journeys. The project is already helping to drive regional transformation by supporting thousands of jobs and providing
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For more on the tunnel breakthrough:
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RT @Heidi_Labour: We've signed an agreement with @SwissGov to pave the way for direct rail links between our countries. This will boost t….
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RT @LilianGreenwood: 🚛 Great to visit Gaussion yesterday to see cutting-edge battery innovation supported by the Government’s Freight Innov….
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For the first time, every local authority in England will now be required to publish how many potholes they have filled, to unlock their full share of £500m of extra funding. The new measures will allow councils to fill the equivalent of 7 million potholes annually, as part of
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A BSL summary of this announcement 👇
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RT @DCMS: We're here because they were there. #VEDay80 | #VE80 | #Victory80
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RT @DCMS: Today marks the 80th anniversary of #VEDay. Read extracts from letters written by the #VE80 generation, sent to their loved ones….
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RT @DefenceHQ: 80 years of peace and gratitude. The Armed Forces will pay tribute to veterans of the Greatest Generation at Westminster Ab….
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RT @GOVUK: Here's how to check if you have any points on your driving licence 🚗 .Tag someone who might not know 👉
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RT @DefraGovUK: Hunt down fly-tippers with drones. Seize and crush their vehicles. Clean up Britain’s streets. Read more: https://t.c….
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RT @energygovuk: ✅ More charging points and shaded spots for motorists.✅ More energy bill savings for businesses and retailers.✅ More homeg….
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RT @energygovuk: 🚜This JCB isn’t just digging - it’s leading the charge to a cleaner future. Powered by hydrogen combustion engines free o….
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Department for Transport
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We're lowering the minimum age for train drivers in Great Britain from 20 to 18 years old. This change will attract fresh talent to build up our rail workforce for the future, improving services by helping to prevent delays and cancellations on the network.
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More on our plans:
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🛤️Two generations, one track. Meet Pat, one of the UK's longest-serving train drivers, and Grace, one of the youngest to take the controls. Under our new plans, 18-year-olds will be able to take up a career as a train driver, giving them the opportunity to start a career on the
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