HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Liverpool to secure maximum boost for region's economy
The Taskforce meets leading figures in Liverpool to ensure the economic benefits of high speed rail are maximised.
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The Taskforce meets leading figures in Liverpool to ensure the economic benefits of high speed rail are maximised.
Government driving biggest programme of rail modernisation ever.
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DfT pledges cash to enable CTC, the National Cycling Charity to revamp it's 'Fill that hole' website and develop a new potholes app.
Freight is an essential part of Britain’s economy with billions of tonnes of goods delivered each year.
Local authorities invited to bid for part of over £78 million transport fund.
We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
DFT is a ministerial department, supported by 23 agencies and public bodies.
All parts of the economy are growing - but the government still has a huge amount to do through continuing to create jobs and supporting businesses to grow. The government is also making sure that the recovery is a recovery for all and this means creating a more educated workforce and taking measures to help with the cost of living. Find progress updates on this page. Read more
The government is working at home and abroad to adapt to the effects of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by investing in low-carbon energy sources, improving fuel standards in cars and increasing energy efficiency wherever possible. Read more
The government is giving local councils more power to decide how to spend public money in their areas so they can meet local people's needs. At the same time, the government is helping to make sure Council Tax payers get value for money by making councils more transparent and accountable. Read more
The government works to identify the most pressing risks to our security, and put in place the ways and means to address them. Read more
Fair and effective regulation will help shift freight from road to rail and water, moving it safely and securely across the UK and abroad
The government will develop a new high speed network (HS2) to provide the rail capacity that Britain needs.
How we're increasing use of renewable energy and supporting the development of new nuclear power stations and a carbon capture and storage industry.
Permanent Secretary
Director General Resources and Strategy Group
Director General High Speed 2 Group
Director General International, Security and Environment Group
Director General Rail Group
Director General Roads Traffic and Local Group
DfT Chief Scientific Adviser
Department for Transport
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