Heathrow airport expansion proposals
On 18 June 2026 the Department for Transport (DfT) published the draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), which provides a framework for how expansion might be implemented.
Highways (Financing) Bill 2026-27
The Highways (Financing) Bill would create a new option for private sector firms to fund the construction of large road projects and allow tolls to be charged on them.
Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27 had its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026. Committee stage is scheduled to begin on 20 October 2026
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Research Briefing
E-petition debate: Requirement to report collisions with cats
On 26 October 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 750612 relating to placing a requirement on drivers to report collisions with cats.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Road and Vehicle FAQs
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicles.
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Research Briefing
Ports and port connectivity
On 25 June 2026 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on Ports and port connectivity. The debate will be opened by Jayne Kirkham MP (Truro and Falmouth, Labour).
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Debate Pack
Transport links for small towns
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Transport links to small towns on 3 June 2026. The debate will be opened by Andy MacNae (Labour, Rossendale and Darwen).
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Research Briefing
Road Safety
The Road Safety Strategy, published in January 2026, establishes a new policy direction for the UK. It sets targets to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.
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Research Briefing
Reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency
There will be a General Debate on reform of the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency on 23 April 2026. The debate will be opened by Vikki Slade MP (Liberal Democrat, Mid Dorset and North Poole).
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Debate Pack
Debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people
There will be a Commons debate on a motion on transport accessibility for disabled people on 26 March 2026
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Research Briefing
Condition of roads in rural areas
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the condition of roads in rural areas on 17 March 2026. The debate will be opened by Stuart Anderson MP (Conservative, South Shropshire).
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Research Briefing
Private, or ‘unadopted’ roads in England and Wales
This paper explains what private or ‘unadopted’ roads are and the problems and issues associated with them. It also explains who is responsible for maintaining these roads and how highways authorities can ‘adopt’ such roads and make them public highways.
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Research Briefing
Impact of planning developments on local transport
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of planning developments on local transport on 24 February 2026. The debate will be opened by Victoria Collins MP (Lib Dem, Harpenden and Berkhamsted).
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Debate Pack
Road safety in the UK
The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Road Safety Strategy was published in January 2026.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Buses and Taxis FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about buses and taxis, including funding, regulation, complaints, greener vehicles, cross-border taxis, and concessionary bus travel.
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