Reducing the cost of logistics would improve business efficiency, make Britain more competitive globally and reduce the cost of goods in the shops.
Logistics UK campaigns on behalf of the logistics industry to create the optimum economic environment for members to operate in. Reducing the cost of logistics would improve business efficiency, make Britain more competitive globally and reduce the cost of goods in the shops.
Logistics UK urges Government to cut fuel duty to boost UK economic activity. Logistics UK calls on the Government to take the opportunity to boost the economy by introducing a reduction in fuel duty by 3 pence per litre. There would be no environmental purpose to increasing diesel duty on vans and lorries as they have no alternative. Research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) shows that if a further 3 pence per litre (ppl) fuel duty cut was introduced by the Government it would bring substantial economic benefits. It would also be virtually revenue neutral for the Government as rises in other tax receipts would offset losses on fuel duty.
Road Logistics UK calls on the Government to ensure that the Roads Investment Strategy remains protected and provides sufficient funding to deliver the full approved programme of road improvements. Efficient and effective road networks are crucial for the logistics industry to be able to support the needs of UK businesses. It is important that the Government continues to provide certainty on roads investment so that the logistics industry can plan for improvements and the work that will be needed to build the roads. Rail Logistics UK urges the Government to ensure that freight-focused rail infrastructure funding must continue in the next spending period to improve supply chains across the UK, achieving reduced costs and improved services. Network Rail has a specific freight funding stream in the current Control Period. This is important as improved infrastructure enhances the ability of the rail freight operators to provide more frequent, flexible and cost-efficient services.
Economy and Fuel
Logistics UK submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer - Budget Statement 2016
Logistics UK submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer - Budget Statement 2017
Fuel price and duty update Autumn Statement 2013
Secretary of State’s announcement on road infrastructure investment: scheme by scheme analysis
Contact Christopher Snelling, Head of UK Policy at Logistics UK
Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency Vehicle Tax Rates (2013) Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency Vehicle Tax Rates (2014) VED increases for certain HGVs in the Budget 2011 Fuel price and duty update - Spring Budget 2017
Wednesday 04 June 2025
The UK logistics sector generates £170 billion for the UK economy, employs over 8% of the nation’s workforce and is a key enabler in the government achieving its growth agenda, according to The Logistics Report 2025, Logistics UK’s annual review of the sector.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
The leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the logistics industry is made a cornerstone of the government’s Industrial Strategy, which is set to be published in the coming months.
Friday 07 February 2025
Thursday 12 December 2024
The Welsh government has published its draft budget for 2025-26 promising to “create the conditions for growth” and Josh Fenton, Logistics UK's Policy Manager – Wales, explains why the logistics sector should be at the heart of this strategy.
Business group Logistics UK has reacted with optimism to the government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), announced today (12 December), which recognises the importance of logistics developments to the economy for the first time.
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Logistics UK has responded to today's Budget, welcoming the freeze in fuel duty for a further year.
Wednesday 14 August 2024
With Chancellor Rachel Reeves undertaking a full review of public finances ahead of the autumn budget, business group Logistics UK is urging her to protect the current rate of fuel duty to ensure that the industry can play its part in driving economic recovery.
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Logistics UK's annual Logistics Report shows how the industry is cautiously optimistic for 2024 and beyond and identifies the areas where the sector can help accelerate the economy.
Monday 10 June 2024
Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the Liberal Democrats' General Election Manifesto.
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