Department for Transport

Ministerial department of the UK Government

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The Department for Transport (DfT) is a department of His Majesty's Government responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland that have not been devolved. The department is run by the Secretary of State for Transport, currently, Mark Harper.

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Road tunnel construction near Stonehenge to go ahead Plans to construct a road tunnel near Stonehenge have been approved, the Department for Transport said. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2023
Reports HS2 services will be halved - and run at lower speeds - dismissed as 'speculation' by govt The Department for Transport has said it "does not comment on speculation" after proposed cost-saving plans for HS2 were reported. Sky News - Published on February 8, 2023
Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 5.9% from March Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 5.9% from 5 March next year, the Department for Transport has announced. Sky News - Published on December 22, 2022

Road fatalities rise to more than 1,500 in 2021 after traffic increases post-pandemic An estimated 1,558 people were killed on Britain's roads last year, Department for Transport (DfT) figures show. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2022
Rail fares to rise by 3.8% in March to 'ensure continued investment' Rail fares are to rise by 3.8% in March, the Department for Transport has announced. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2021