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SAF investment and rail reform: how travel reacted to the King's Speech

Government
Gary Noakes
17 July 2024

Fresh backing for a home-grown sustainable fuel industry and wholesale rail reform were among the headlines for travel in Wednesday’s King’s Speech (17 July).

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The group said it will work with the government and policymakers to transform the UK travel industry (Credit: iStock)

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Revenue Support Mechanism) Bill was among proposed legislation revealed in the state opening of parliament.

The bill said SAF production would be supported by “revenue certainty” determined by the government, but no further details have been provided.

It added: “Bringing in a revenue certainty mechanism will help to reduce risk, giving investors the confidence they need to invest in UK SAF plants.”

The government estimates SAF production will add more than £1.8 billion to the economy and support 10,000 jobs.