Department for Transport

When it comes to transport, the UK's emissions reduction journey is going backwards - but campaigners believe a massive expansion of rail and bus travel could help solve the problem

UK GHG emissions fell 2.7 per cent overall in 2017, but latest official figures show progress on transport still stuck in the slow lane

New £6m funding package to be shared by 17 local authorities

Changes to the HGV Road User Levy came into effect on Feb 1st giving lower polluting lorries discounted rates

Department for Transport releases £23m of funding for trials of solar footpaths, geothermal de-icing systems, and potholes filled with plastic

UK will stick with its target of phasing out sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, ministers insist

But Sun reports suggest proposal for new 'super-ministry' is under consideration, prompting fears climate change would slip down government priority list

Long awaited Aviation 2050 strategy sets path for continued growth in UK aviation sector, relying on international action to limit emissions

DfT sets July 2019 date for all subsidised home charge points to is aimed at boosting EV technology and uptake in the UK while also cutting down on energy bills

EXCLUSIVE: Former leader Tim Farron and transport spokesperson Baroness Randerson highlight fears government is not collecting data on zero emission taxi numbers