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"Momentous" Lower Thames Crossing decision, says Logistics UK

Following the announcement by Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing, Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells OBE says it will drive growth across the whole economy:

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Logistics UK responds as chancellor vows to cut red tape in Plan for Change

The Chancellor of the Exchequer published an action plan to cut red tape as part of the government’s Plan for Change on 17 March. This includes actions to tackle complexity and the burden of regulation, reduce uncertainty across the regulatory system, and challenge and shift excessive risk aversion.

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Logistics UK gives evidence to EFRA Committee on EU to GB trade

Nichola Mallon, Logistics UK's Head of Trade and Devolved policy was in Westminster on 25 March to highlight border control challenges for the sector.

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Pothole league table imminent for local councils in England

"Show evidence of pothole fixing progress or lose government funding" - that's the message from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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Government considers adopting EU vehicle safety standards post-Brexit

Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Baroness Pidgeon asked an oral question in the Lords on 18 March about the safety of commercial vehicles sold in the UK.

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New border requirements coming for British nationals

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed, on 14 March, that the EU plans to introduce the Entry/Exit system (EES) in October 2025.

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Windsor Framework delay period must be used wisely, says Logistics UK

HMRC has confirmed that the implementation of the next phase of the Windsor Framework will be delayed from 31 March until 1 May.

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Logistics UK responds to government employment rights bill amendments

The government tabled its final amendments to the Employment Rights Bill on 4 March.

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Potholes cost UK drivers £1.7 billion in 2024

A survey by repair company Kwik Fit estimated that total costs for motorists from pothole damage to vehicles last year were £1.7 billion, with an average bill of £144.

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Industrial Strategy consultation: Government shares summary of over 27,000 responses

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), on 12 March, shared an interim summary of the headline responses - which included Logistics UK - to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper and its next steps.

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David Wells OBE joins in launch of £2 million new lorry park

The Chippenham Pit Stop project has been made possible by National Highways’ £13 million Lorry Parking Facilities Improvement Fund, which, as a match-funded initiative, will equate to £26 million of improvements nationally.

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Logistics UK gives evidence on the Windsor Framework in Westminster

The Windsor Framework is an improvement on the Northern Ireland Protocol but there are still challenges to be overcome when it comes to trade from GB to Northern Ireland.  

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Multimodal boost for Logistics UK as four new non executive directors appointed

Business group Logistics UK has strengthened the strategic development of its multimodal offering with the appointment of four new directors to the organisation’s non-executive board. 

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Logistics UK calls for more as new charging and refuelling infrastructure announced

The Department for Transport and Innovate UK held a Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme progress summit on 6 March.

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David Wells OBE responds to Lower Thames Crossing private finance options letter

National Highways has submitted a letter to the Planning Inspectorate outlining ways in which private finance can be used to supplement public funds for the project.

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Business rates reform must recognise logistics is critical part of the UK economy, says Logistics UK

Jonathan Walker, Logistics UK's Head of Planning and Infrastructure Policy said: "Logistics UK welcomes the opportunity to respond to the government’s discussion paper on business rates reform.  

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Logistics UK joins industry leaders in hosting local MP

SEGRO, Amazon and Maritime completed the line up in welcoming North West Leicestershire MP Amanda Hack to East Midlands Gateway. 

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Logistics UK engages with a host of MPs at Food 7 Cymru drop in

Logistics UK attended a Food 7 Cymru drop in on 27 February as part of a coalition of seven trade associations representing Welsh food and drink from farm to fork.

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Out and About & In The Mix

A snapshot of where the Logistics UK policy team has been and who they've seen in the past week.

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Logistics UK joins 30-strong group of business leaders in letter to Trade Secretary ahead of Industrial Strategy  

Logistics UK's CEO David Wells OBE has joined a host of the sector's most prominent figures in outlining the importance of logistics to the UK’s growth-driving sectors.

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