Department for Transport

Committee warns that a failure to include aviation and shipping in carbon budgets would result in tougher decarbonisation targets for rest of the economy

Department for Transport frees up additional cash for popular green bus programme

Reports reveal Department for Transport officials are investigating plans for a 'two-tier' road tax system

Green groups angered as officials tell select committee the move would save money for other parts of the economy

Targets for number of low emissions vehicles on the roads would help ensure public money is not being wasted, says transport committee

The government talks the talk, but has a lot of work to do to catch up with Europe, argues Will Nichols

Think tank IPPR says war on motorists is a "myth" as fare rises vastly outweigh increases in the cost of car ownership

Government launches £23m green fleet scheme that will see 11 public refuelling stations installed across UK

Inflation update raises prospect of 6.2 per cent increase to rail fares, as transport secretary hints at move to hold down price hikes

Nick Clegg says government's £9.4bn programme of upgrades offers greener alternatives to cars and planes