Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom in the news

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have enhanced aviation security cooperation through specialized training for airport security supervisors.

The UK government is investing £7.3 million in 8 British companies to accelerate the development of hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft, including flying taxis, to achieve zero-emission flights and support economic growth.

A UK Department for Transport team is in Pakistan to audit Lahore and Islamabad airports for direct flight security.

The UK government has unveiled its third cycling and walking investment strategy, committing 4.5 billion by 2030 to promote active travel, despite some funding caveats.

HGV driver vacancies in the UK rose to 26% in Q4 2025, driven by better pay elsewhere and retirements, leading to increased missed deliveries, while wage increases remained modest and financial incentives low.

James Vickery has stepped down as the Department for Transport's head of ZEV mandate policy to join the BVRLA.

Turner & Townsend will provide project management and commercial advisory services to the UK Department for Transport under the STARThree framework to support sustainable infrastructure.

The UK Department for Transport uses Google Cloud AI and Gemini models to accelerate public policy insights, analyze citizen feedback, and improve transport infrastructure decisions, saving A4 million annually.

Google Maps integrates live bus tracking for services across England through a partnership with the UK government.

An MP has asked the Department for Transport for an update on lowering the free bus travel age in England to 60, citing unfairness compared to other UK nations and the financial needs of older residents.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is standardizing its reporting on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, now using EV chargers (EVSE) as the main metric and updating terminology for clarity and accuracy.

The UK government is investing £1 billion to subsidize electric vehicle fleets and charging infrastructure for British businesses.

The UK Department for Transport projects up to 21,525 zero-emission bus orders by 2035, with double-deckers forming the largest segment.

The UK government is legally fighting to keep a report on the 2018 Gatwick drone incident secret, despite a ruling that it must be released.

The UK Department for Transport is fighting a legal battle to prevent the disclosure of a report regarding the 2018 Gatwick Airport drone disruption.

The UK government is legally contesting a transparency ruling to keep a report about the 2018 Gatwick Airport drone disruption secret.

The UK's public EV charging network reached 116,052 chargers by January 2026, with a focus on 'charger' metrics over 'device' metrics for improved representation.

Jacobs and PA Consulting secured a four-year contract extension from the UK government to lead the National Security Science and Research programme for transport security.

Renewable fuels made up 8% of all road and non-road mobile machinery fuel in the UK in 2024, achieving an 80% average GHG saving, with waste feedstocks accounting for 77% of the supply.

The UK Department for Transport and Nigerian aviation authorities completed a joint security review to upgrade airport infrastructure and safety protocols.