tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Keir Mather MP 2026-05-05T13:45:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nearly-50-million-government-backing-to-power-up-drone-and-flying-taxi-tech-and-crack-down-on-illegal-drones 2026-05-05T13:45:00+01:00 Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-to-cut-costs-for-businesses-drive-growth-and-clean-up-uk-roads 2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00 £1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/updating-light-dues-payment-rates 2026-03-09T11:20:01+00:00 Updating light dues payment rates For 2026 to 2027, the light dues rate will increase to 46 pence per tonne to support the high-quality service on which the maritime sector relies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/271-million-to-clean-up-shipping-and-power-coastal-communities 2026-03-03T11:06:00+00:00 £271 million to clean up shipping and power coastal communities This funding will boost skilled jobs and coastal economies, and forms part of a £448 million commitment to clean maritime funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/health-service-to-save-millions-with-boost-to-electrify-nhs-fleet 2026-02-27T00:01:00+00:00 Health service to save millions with boost to electrify NHS fleet Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses 2026-02-25T00:02:00+00:00 Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businesses Flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses will be able to get grants of up to £500 per charge point. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/get-that-electric-feeling-new-campaign-launched-to-show-savings-and-benefits-of-going-electric 2026-01-19T00:00:00+00:00 Get that electric feeling: new campaign launched to show savings and benefits of going electric Over 50,000 UK drivers have made savings of up to £3,750 on a new electric vehicle and £1,400 a year on running costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-aviation-ambassadors-announced-to-inspire-future-pilots-engineers-and-air-traffic-controllers 2026-01-15T10:17:10+00:00 New Aviation Ambassadors announced to inspire future pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers Our 10 new Aviation Ambassadors will help encourage more young people to see the UK aviation sector as a place where they can build rewarding, long-term futures. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-british-business-as-government-slashes-cost-of-electric-lorries-by-up-to-120000 2026-01-06T00:01:03+00:00 Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000 We're making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-taskforce-meets-in-hull-to-boost-flood-preparedness 2025-12-18T16:38:52+00:00 Government taskforce meets in Hull to boost flood preparedness After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/changes-to-international-maritime-law--2 2025-12-16T13:50:00+00:00 Changes to international maritime law Ministerial statement on UK maritime law updates from 1 January 2026, implementing international safety and pollution changes and related UK regulations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/young-people-encouraged-to-reach-for-the-sky-as-government-announces-750000-to-create-the-next-generation-of-aviators 2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 Young people encouraged to Reach for the Sky as government announces £750,000 to create the next generation of aviators Funding ensures young people from all backgrounds can learn about the varied, highly skilled jobs and future opportunities in aviation across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-boost-for-businesses-to-drive-freight-innovation 2025-12-03T15:55:35+00:00 Government boost for businesses to drive freight innovation Funding of up to £130,000 will be paid out to 9 small and medium-sized firms, exploring ways to solve challenges within the freight and logistics industry. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/10-million-for-cutting-edge-tech-to-help-futureproof-englands-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-supply-and-keep-drivers-moving 2025-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 £10 million for cutting edge tech to help futureproof England’s electric vehicle chargepoint supply and keep drivers moving Companies have until 25 March 2026 to apply for the funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-electric-vehicle-chargepoints-surge-23-in-just-one-year 2025-10-30T15:31:48+00:00 Public electric vehicle chargepoints surge 23% in just one year There are now over 86,000 chargers on Britain’s roads, making it easier than ever for drivers to charge up and go.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-travellers-told-to-expect-checks-under-eus-entry-exit-system 2025-10-12T00:00:00+01:00 British travellers told to expect checks under EU’s Entry/Exit System Travellers to Europe, including Brits, subject to new entry registrations from today under a phased implementation of the EU’s new digital border system. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-4-million-government-backing-for-next-gen-aviation-technology-projects 2025-09-29T00:01:01+01:00 Over £4 million government backing for next-gen aviation technology projects Winning projects will help build a greener and more efficient transport system while supporting high-quality jobs across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/calling-all-aviators-government-launches-applications-for-next-round-of-dft-aviation-ambassadors 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00 Calling all aviators! Government launches applications for next round of DfT aviation ambassadors Submit your application to become an aviation ambassador by 10 October 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/caa-annual-progress-report-for-2024 2025-09-15T14:30:25+01:00 CAA annual progress report for 2024 Progress made against the Airspace Modernisation Strategy during 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-future-of-uk-shipping-office-for-reducing-emissions-uk-shore 2025-09-15T12:55:38+01:00 The future of UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) £448 million will be invested in research and development for UK SHORE, allowing industry to plan the next 5 years of clean maritime innovation.