© Crown copyright http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:26:22 GMT 10 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/DGFragmentsCode/images/printLogo.gif http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182631?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182631?cid=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMT A new online game, 'The Code of Everand', has been launched to help teach children road safety. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182510?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182510?cid=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:23:00 GMT As more than 25,000 British Muslims travel to Mecca for Hajj, the government is urging pilgrims to know their rights and report scam artists. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182267?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182267?cid=rss Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:32:00 GMT A campaign launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) aims to cut Britain's CO2 emissions from personal car use. By cutting back, every driver can make a difference, the DfT says. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181913?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181913?cid=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT Employers are pledging to make it easier for people who want to cycle to work. If you'd like your employer to provide facilities for cyclists, let them know about the Cycle to Work Guarantee. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181893?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181893?cid=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:47:00 GMT From February 2010, UK drivers disqualified for an offence in the Republic of Ireland will face punishment here. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181763?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181763?cid=rss Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT This eye-catching illegal passenger arrived last week on a flight from India. Airport staff called in experts from the Food and Environment Research Agency to identify the strange insect. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181734?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181734?cid=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT Children are being warned to 'Be Bright, Be Seen' in a new road safety campaign. Read the tips for parents to help keep your children safe and visible on the roads this winter. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181634?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181634?cid=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:51:00 GMT Families travelling over the half-term break this October are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their route and check for delays before they set off. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181618?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181618?cid=rss Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:32:00 GMT Postal services may still be disrupted because of the mail strikes. You are advised not to book any travel arrangements until you have received your passport. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181563?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181563?cid=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:18:00 GMT If you are going on holiday, make sure you check the rules on what foods you can and can't bring back into the UK if you travel outside the EU. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180767?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180767?cid=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:21:00 GMT Disabled people can now use Directgov's Blue Badge map to check accessibility and disabled facilities at sports stadiums and more than 2,000 train stations across the UK. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180732?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180732?cid=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:54:00 GMT As autumn approaches, the Highways Agency and partners in The Deer Initiative are asking drivers to watch out for deer as part of a new campaign, DeerAware. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180703?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180703?cid=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:06:00 GMT The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has launched a new channel on YouTube, where road users can view official road safety videos and practical information about driving tests. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180449?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180449?cid=rss Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:26:00 GMT The enhanced rider scheme for motorcyclists offers training for bikers who wish to improve their skills and save money on their insurance premium. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180428?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180428?cid=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:21:00 GMT An independent report into the collapse of the MG Rover Group is now available. At the date of its collapse on April 8, 2005 the group owed creditors nearly £1.3 billion. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180304?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180304?cid=rss Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:51:00 GMT The driving theory test now includes a case study to test candidates' understanding of driving theory. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180282?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180282?cid=rss Wed, 2 Sep 2009 10:59:00 GMT SkyEurope has suspended all its flights. Know your rights and what to do when an airline goes bust. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180086?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180086?cid=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:21:00 GMT Britons are still getting into trouble abroad, particularly with drink and drugs. Remember that British Embassies and Consulates are there to help in an emergency, but can't get you out of prison. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180042?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180042?cid=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:42:00 GMT Sadly, three people have died in the past three months while walking in fields where cows were present. If taking a walk in the countryside, make sure you are aware how to do so safely. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180029?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180029?cid=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:23:00 GMT The Highways Agency is lifting or completing more than half its roadworks ahead of the August Bank Holiday. There will however be engineering works on a number of rail lines.