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Cycling UK’s chief executive is calling on the UK Government to take a “holistic” approach to travel, following plans to back drivers, announced by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper. In a statement issued on Monday, October 2, Sarah Mitchell, Cycling UK chief executive, said: “When Beeching took an axe to local …

The UK will keep the EU’s product safety mark indefinitely, after the government announced an extension of CE (Conformité Européenne) mark recognition for businesses. A CE mark is used in the EU to certify that a product meets certain safety standards. The mark was due to be replaced with the …

A Government campaign has relaunched today, August 3, helping to improve road safety for all by reminding people to ‘Travel Like you Know Them’. The relaunch of the ‘THINK!’ campaign offers a snapshot into the lives of others, aiming to help people see beyond the mode of transport and improve …

A National Audit Office (NAO) report released today, Wednesday, June 7, has revealed that the Government is not on track to meet its objectives to get more people cycling, wheeling and walking. The report states that the Department for Transport’s (DfT) progress suggests it will not meet its targets of …

Schools, high streets and main roads are set to benefit from improved crossings and junctions to support walking and cycling, reduce emissions and boost local economies, thanks to a £200 million fund announced today. Active Travel England is inviting local authorities in England to apply for funding to make improvements …

A group of organisations representing active travel, motoring, road safety and business leaders has issued urgent recommendations to the Government to protect a £4 billion funding pot, earmarked to help ‘level up’ walking and cycling across the country. The organisations have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Anne-Marie …

TfL has announced that it will restart work on paused schemes that aim to make the capital’s roads safer and more attractive for those walking and cycling, following investment being secured as part of the latest funding agreement with Government. TfL paused some of its investment in walking and cycling …

How can the bike industry best negotiate the road ahead? Chris Boardman, among others, has a few thoughts on strategy, policy, infrastructure and getting the right message across

By Cycling UK CEO and BikeBiz Awards judge Sarah Mitchell

Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced an Energy Price Guarantee for families and businesses to support them with their energy bills. Under new plans, the Government said a typical UK household will pay no more than £2,500 a year on their energy bill for the next two years from 1st …