tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-05-07T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/full-steam-ahead-young-people-take-the-drivers-seat-to-improve-train-services-and-unlock-jobs 2025-05-07T00:00:00+01:00 Full steam ahead: young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and boost growth across the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-pledges-greater-growth-for-the-coach-sector-ahead-of-national-coach-week 2025-05-06T15:36:36+01:00 Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vacancy-for-a-principal-inspector-of-marine-accidents 2025-04-08T12:01:41+01:00 Vacancy for a principal inspector of marine accidents We are seeking a principal inspector of marine accidents. This Southampton-based role is a great opportunity for an experienced marine industry professional. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vacancy-for-it-manager-at-maib-southampton 2025-02-10T12:28:34+00:00 Vacancy for IT Manager at MAIB, Southampton We have an exciting opportunity to join the technical department at MAIB. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/officer-trainee-of-the-years-pride-to-win-symbol-of-excellence 2025-02-04T10:41:10+00:00 Officer Trainee of the Year’s pride to win ‘symbol of excellenceâ€� »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp determination of a mariner who grew up in a landlocked town without any seafaring background has won her the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) prestigious Officer Trainee of the Year 2024 award.   tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-opens-200-million-rail-manufacturing-factory-in-goole 2024-10-03T00:01:06+01:00 Transport Secretary opens £200 million rail manufacturing factory in Goole A new manufacturing plant will be home to hundreds of high-skilled jobs, delivering faster tube journeys and regional growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/young-aviators-encouraged-to-reach-for-the-sky-in-skills-and-outreach-programme 2024-07-26T00:00:00+01:00 Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme Giving young people from under-represented groups the opportunity to pursue a career in aviation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vacancy-for-principal-inspector-of-marine-accidents 2024-04-08T10:53:21+01:00 Vacancy for Principal Inspector of Marine Accidents We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of accident investigators at MAIB, Southampton. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-looks-to-the-future-of-aviation-with-new-set-of-aviation-ambassadors 2024-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 Government looks to the future of aviation with new set of aviation ambassadors Mentors selected to nurture next generation of aviation professionals and 10 schemes to share £750,000 in the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aviation-council-makes-progress-on-futureproofing-aviation-sector 2023-10-30T09:00:03+00:00 Aviation Council makes progress on futureproofing aviation sector Vital reforms considered by the Aviation Council to achieve an innovative and efficient sector that provides more choice and better value for passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-facilities-for-lorry-drivers-as-winners-of-8-million-funding-revealed 2023-09-11T00:01:00+01:00 Better facilities for lorry drivers as winners of £8 million funding revealed Government and industry funding to significantly upgrade truck stops for lorry drivers and support recruitment and workforce retention. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-global-taskforce-unveiled-to-bolster-resilience-in-aviation-workforce 2023-07-06T00:01:07+01:00 New global taskforce unveiled to bolster resilience in aviation workforce UK-led taskforce launched to address global skills challenges in aviation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-logistics-sector-as-government-and-industry-collaborate-to-increase-recruitment 2023-06-28T00:15:06+01:00 Boost for logistics sector as government and industry collaborate to increase recruitment Funding to raise the profile of logistics in schools and colleges will encourage talented young people to pursue a career in the sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/runway-to-a-brighter-future-as-government-invests-in-next-generation-of-aviators 2023-06-23T12:00:08+01:00 Runway to a brighter future as government invests in next generation of aviators Funding to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to work in aviation and support the industry to address sustainability and new technologies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-bolsters-hs2-board-to-oversee-projects-successful-delivery 2023-06-14T09:30:00+01:00 Transport Secretary bolsters HS2 board to oversee project’s successful delivery Refreshed leadership team to propel the construction of HS2 while ensuring costs are kept under control. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-new-campaign-to-boost-aviation-recruitment 2022-10-31T13:34:45+00:00 Government launches new campaign to boost aviation recruitment Generation Aviation is a new recruitment campaign aimed at encouraging people to consider a career in the UK's aviation sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-general-aviation-advocate-appointed 2022-09-02T11:18:19+01:00 New General Aviation Advocate appointed Mike Pearson announced as General Aviation Advocate. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-partnership-directors-at-nats 2022-09-01T09:52:09+01:00 New government partnership directors at NATS Greg Bagwell and David Smith appointed to board of NATS. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/views-sought-on-options-to-streamline-driver-licensing-and-support-jobs 2022-08-05T11:52:16+01:00 Views sought on options to streamline driver licensing and support jobs Call for evidence to help create new opportunities in logistics and support the UK supply chain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/15-million-to-boost-recruitment-into-the-aviation-sector 2022-07-22T09:33:40+01:00 £1.5 million to boost recruitment into the aviation sector New funding to develop skills and careers to support the future of the aviation industry.