Government

£200 million Government fund announced to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies

Schools, high streets and main roads are set to benefit from improved crossings and junctions to support walking and cycling,…

2 months ago

Calls for Government to protect active travel as Sustrans report shows it generated £36.5 billion for UK economy in 2021

A group of organisations representing active travel, motoring, road safety and business leaders has issued urgent recommendations to the Government…

5 months ago

TfL to restart work on schemes to make roads safer for walking and cycling

TfL has announced that it will restart work on paused schemes that aim to make the capital’s roads safer and…

6 months ago

‘Don’t answer stupid questions’ – Chris Boardman talks strategy, policy, infrastructure and getting the right message across

How can the bike industry best negotiate the road ahead? Chris Boardman, among others, has a few thoughts on strategy,…

6 months ago

New leaders, a new era: The changing political landscape and what it means for cycling

By Cycling UK CEO and BikeBiz Awards judge Sarah Mitchell

6 months ago

Government announces six-month scheme to support businesses with energy bills

Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced an Energy Price Guarantee for families and businesses to support them with their energy…

7 months ago

Data shows 27% decrease in number of cycling trips per person in 2021 compared to 2020

The National Travel Survey (NTS) has revealed the trends in cycling trips for 2021, showing a 27% decrease in the…

7 months ago

‘Prioritising active travel will benefit our nation’s health’: Social prescription trial welcomed by charities

The announcement that GPs are to offer social prescriptions, including walking, wheeling and cycling, as part of a new trial…

7 months ago

GPs to offer walking, wheeling and cycling on prescription in new trial to improve mental and physical health

GPs in 11 local authority areas are set to offer social prescriptions, including walking, wheeling and cycling, as part of a…

7 months ago

Government ends electric-car ‘plug-in’ subsidy scheme

The government has announced the closing of the electric 'plug-in' car grant scheme to new orders. This decision ends grants…

10 months ago