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Grant Shapps under pressure to introduce EU safety tech rules

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is being urged to adopt EU vehicle safety measures that are due to come into effect in July.

2 Feb
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Government to establish internal border in Kent as part of Brexit plans

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that all heavy goods vehicles (HGV) using the Short Straits channel crossings will need a permit to enter Kent.

23 Oct
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Fleet briefs: Celebrating World EV Day

To celebrate World EV Day, we’ve compiled the latest, top stories including the Government announcement of plans to accelerate EV uptake and the roll out of a new EV support service from the AA.

9 Sep
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Highways England chief executive announces departure

Highways England chief executive announces departureJim O’Sullivan has advised he is to stand down as chief executive of Highways England early next year.

24 Aug
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Transport secretary Grant Shapps to speak at LowCVP conference

Grant Shapps MP, secretary of state for transport, has been announced as the headline speaker at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) conference, which takes place online on July 15.

8 Jul
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