tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Lilian Greenwood MP 2025-03-17T14:51:42+00:00 HM Government 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-truckstops-thanks-to-43-million-boost-as-minister-visits-stoke-for-national-lorry-week 2024-11-07T09:30:08+00:00 Better truckstops thanks to £43 million boost as minister visits Stoke for National Lorry Week Lorry drivers to benefit from more parking, secure rest areas and better restaurants and showers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvla-review-published-to-strengthen-agency-for-the-future 2024-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 DVLA review published to strengthen agency for the future Review sets out how the agency can continue to provide an excellent service to motorists. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/12-million-to-boost-rural-transport-in-the-uk 2024-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 £1.2 million to boost rural transport in the UK Winning projects use the latest innovations to help meet the unique transport needs of people who live in rural areas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/dvla-and-vca-business-plans-for-2024-to-2025 2024-11-01T09:03:55+00:00 DVLA and VCA business plans for 2024 to 2025 Publication of 2024 to 2025 business plans for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Vehicle Certification Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-14-million-in-joint-government-and-industry-funding-to-boost-innovation-and-working-conditions-in-freight 2024-10-10T00:01:02+01:00 More than £14 million in joint government and industry funding to boost innovation and working conditions in freight Funding will provide more parking for HGVs, better conditions for lorry drivers and support UK businesses to take advantage of the latest technology. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-new-support-to-prepare-for-eu-border-checks 2024-08-27T00:00:00+01:00 Government pledges new support to prepare for EU border checks £10.5 million to prepare the Port of Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel for the upcoming EU digital border system.