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UK Government launches first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, road deaths decline in 2025

Road deaths fall 3% in 2025 but serious cas...

Jun 01, 2026No Comments

New government figures show that road deaths in Great Britain fell by 3% in 2025, with an estimated 1,556 people killed on the country’s roads.

Alphabet data shows EV consumer positivity

Alphabet data shows EV consumer positivity

Jun 01, 2026No Comments

More than half of UK motorists are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) within the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by

Transport operators should prepare for expansion of vehicle safety legislation

Transport operators should prepare for expa...

May 05, 2026Comments off

Durite, a leading provider of commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging fleet operators, OEMs and bodybuilders to prepare for a potential expansion of advanced vehicle

£3 million funding boost for bus services

£3 million funding boost for bus services

Apr 17, 2026Comments off

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a £3 million funding package to support six mayoral authorities in developing bus franchising schemes, aimed at improving

UK Government launches first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, road deaths decline in 2025

Government launches first Road Safety Strat...

Jan 07, 2026Comments off

The UK Government has launched its first Road Safety Strategy in more than ten years, setting out plans it says will save thousands of lives

Government Injects £18 Million into Plug-in Truck Grant

Government Injects £18 Million into Plug-i...

Jan 06, 2026Comments off

The UK Government has announced an additional £18 million of funding to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Plug-in Truck Grant, enhancing support for hauliers and

Four-fifths of drivers support alcohol interlocks to cut drink-driving

Four-fifths of drivers support alcohol inte...

Dec 01, 2025Comments off

Four-in-five drivers in the UK (82%) support the introduction of alcohol interlocks to reduce instances of repeat drink-driving, with just 7% against such use and

A414 in the West Midlands, UK's New road and vehicle safety Strategy

Transport Secretary pressure to act on vehi...

Oct 07, 2025Comments off

The Government is facing mounting pressure from road and vehicle safety campaigners, industry leaders and the public to adopt the European Union’s latest Vehicle General

DfT rejects Transport Committee street works reforms

DfT rejects Transport Committee street work...

Sep 15, 2025Comments off

The Department for Transport (DfT) has dismissed the majority of recommendations put forward by the Transport Committee on street works. This decision has sparked debate

Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars

Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars

Jul 15, 2025Comments off

Drivers across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary today (Tuesday 15 July) announced a