The Government has confirmed a £27 billion investment in England’s road network, setting out plans to maintain, renew and upgrade motorways and major A‑roads over the next five years as part of its third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3). The funding will focus on improving the Strategic Road Network, which includes England’s motorways and key A‑roads managed by National Highways. Ministers say the investment is intended to support economic growth, improve journey reliability a

MPs have launched a major inquiry into the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, marking the first comprehensive review of national road‑safety policy in more than a decade. The Transport Committee will examine whether the strategy’s proposals — published earlier this month — go far enough to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads. The Government’s strategy aims to significantly reduce road deaths by strengthening enforcement, improving infrast

Fleet operators across the UK are being warned to take urgent action as collision rates continue to climb, driven by unsafe driving behaviours and rising road risk. Recent industry data reveals that the average distance driven before a collision fell by nearly 20% in 2023, signalling a worrying trend for businesses that rely on road transport. Experts say the surge in incidents is linked to persistent habits such as speeding, tailgating, and distracted driving. Mobile phone u