IONITY has opened two new 400 kW high-power charging sites in Fort William and Inverness, expanding its Scottish network to 12 locations. The aim to support... continue
RIS 3 will include four new-look National Programmes, described as “a new way of delivering defined outputs” and running alongside existing Designated Funds, which cover some of the same themes, such as safety and the environment. However, the new strategy appears to ignore advice from... continue
Local authorities in England and Wales need a one-off payment totalling... continue
Government policy for delivering net zero is in danger of losing public... continue
The UK’s aviation sector must address “key challenges” if it... continue
Flight tests of electric aircraft have started in the UK for the first time, carrying Royal Mail parcels to remote Scottish communities. Loganair and BETA Technologies are working with Royal Mail to demonstrate the all-electric cargo flights. The first of a series of demonstration flights... continue
The DfT has accepted the recommendations of the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) for rail enforcement to be overhauled and made fairer for customers. In its response, the DfT said: “We acknowledge that the current fares and ticketing system is overly complex, with numerous ticket types, rules... continue
The government has narrowed its new towns shortlist to seven confirmed locations aiming to deliver up to 200,000 new homes, on which consultation will now take place. A year-long review by the New Towns Taskforce, initially proposed 12 sites. Those selected are at Leeds, Manchester, Enfield,... continue
The challenges faced by graduates trying to find work was discussed at this year’s Chartered Institution of Highways and Transport (CIHT) conference. The struggles graduates experienced in getting a job were at odds with complaints in the sector about a wider skills... continue
Nick Joyce is the new interim Chief Executive of National Highways, replacing Nick Harris who stepped down after five years in the role. Joyce has extensive experience in... continue
Arup’s Krissel Alcaraz is returning to Australia after six years as Associate Transport Planner at the company’s Dublin office. She previously spent three years as Principal Transport... continue
Tricia Allen has left the civil service after 17 years in a range of roles at the DfT, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Allen said on LinkedIn she was joining “the... continue
Professor Pryce Evans has been elected as the next Junior Vice President of the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE). ... continue
Simon Bowkett is the new Director of Communications and Fundraising for the Bikeability Trust. He was previously Interim Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Cycling UK.... continue
WSP in the UK & Ireland has appointed Fernando Fernandez as a Senior Planner. He joins from Perth & Kinross Council where spent two nearly two years as Planning Officer. ... continue
Giles Perkins has left WSP to work with ADEPT on the Live Labs 2 programme. He was at WSP for 22 years, including four years as Head of Profession, Future Mobility, and five years as Business Development Director (Intelligent Transport).... continue
Isabela Martinez has been made a Consultant in the Liveable Places team at WSP in the UK & Ireland. She previously spent three years as Consultant at PJA. ... continue
Landor LINKS, sponsors and partners were delighted to announce the winners of the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026 at a packed and lively gala lunch ceremony last Friday at the Royal Lancaster... continue
UK vehicle production fell -17.2% in February, with 68,061 units leaving factories, according to the latest figures published by the Society of... continue
Across the property and public-sector landscape, a wide range of stakeholders, from land agents and asset managers to parish councils and local... continue
The ongoing shortage of HGV drivers remains one of the biggest challenges facing the haulage... continue
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