A month in the media – January 2026

Logistics UK has maintained a high profile in the media during January, with the press team providing comment and opinion on a variety of issues to ensure members’ views continue to be represented.

Key topics generating media interest include the THRIVE wellness hub, the introduction of Road Maintenance Ratings and the Welsh Budget. Between 1 and 27 January 2026, 259 items of editorial coverage were placed by the team, creating the opportunity for over 218 million people to see Logistics UK’s point of view.

Coverage at a glance: the numbers

National press (print and online) – 4

Broadcasts – 133

Regional press (print and online) – 11

Trade press (print and online) – 110

FTA Ireland – 1

THRIVE

Following on from the launch of THRIVE, Logistics UK’s dedicated online hub designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of anyone working in the logistics industry, interviews took place on LBC, WCR FM and Siren FM regarding driver facilities, night work and driver wellbeing. An interview with BBC Radio 5 Live on the same subject was syndicated across BBC local radio stations, resulting in 127 broadcasts across the country.

Road maintenance

An interview took place on BBC Northampton regarding potholes following the launch by the government of Road Maintenance Ratings.

Welsh Budget

Coverage was achieved on the Yahoo! News UK & Ireland website for Logistics UK’s comments following the Welsh Budget, calling for the publication of a Welsh freight and logistics strategy.

Decarbonisation

Logistics UK’s comments on the shift away from diesel to zero emission vehicles were published in the print editions of The Sun and The Scottish Sun and on the Scottish Daily Express website.

The month ahead

February will see the media team continuing to raise awareness of members’ opinions on topics affecting the sector, including trade and border issues, the continuing road to decarbonisation and the industry’s skills shortages, promoting the Generation Logistics campaign at every opportunity and highlighting the need for improved driver facilities. The team will continue to promote Logistics UK’s online wellbeing hub, THRIVE, and its 2026 events programme.

Have you got a story? If you are keen to speak to the media about a pressing issue – from skills shortages to fuel costs, urban restrictions to future logistics – or to highlight some of the great work your organisation is doing, we would love to hear from you as journalists are always keen to hear from those affected by issues.

We are also keen to publicise those with personal achievements to shout about – maybe staff members who have received special awards or with unusual hobbies or expertise. And as always, the media is keen to talk to women working across the industry – we are particularly on the lookout for female drivers who are happy to talk to the press.

Please contact the media team at [email protected] – we look forward to hearing from you!