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Logistics UK responds to Labour’s ‘Build it in Britain’ strategy announcement

Plus, Labour's 'grey belt' and £1.8 billion port investment announcements evaluated.

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Logistics UK responds to Department for Transport announcement on HGV theory tests for young people 

Speaking about the announcement from the Department for Transport to allow young people to undertake their theory tests to become an HGV driver before obtaining a provisional licence, Chris Yarsley, Senior Policy Manager for Road Freight Regulation at business group Logistics UK said:  

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Logistics UK confirmed as founder member of Critical Imports Council

The council has been established to identify and mitigate disruptions to the supply of critical imports such as medicine and hi-tech components.

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Dragon’s Den-invested company provides EV vans solution for off-road parking  

A new trial to allow electric vehicle (EV) drivers without off-road parking to charge at home has been launched in Hartlepool using Kerbo Charge, a company that received investment from Dragon’s Den’s Deborah Meaden.

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£45 billion rail improvement plan puts climate change in its sights

Earlier this month Network Rail announced the start of its five-year, £45.4bn rail improvement plan aimed at delivering a more reliable and greener railway.  

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DfT Senior Civil Servant Duncan Price to retire

Duncan started his logistics career working in local government before moving to DfT where he held various positions including in road safety, before finding his true passion as Head of Road Freight in 2012.

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Member Advice: How to avoid £10,000 Channel Crossing Checks fine

With summer approaching and calmer seas making crossings easier, migrant activity on the Channel may significantly increase. What could also increase is the likelihood that HGVs and vans will be targeted by illegal migrants seeking to enter the UK.

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Logistics UK responds to government announcement on local roads repairs

Following the government's decision to reallocate £8.3 billion from the cancelled leg of HS2, Logistics UK's Head of Cities and Infrastructure comments on what this means to members

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Transaid Cycle Challenges - home and abroad

It's your choice... Cycle Kenya or Cycle Newcastle to Edinburgh. Whichever you choose you'll be raising vital funds for a great cause.

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DP World reports 66% increase in rail freight transport from Southampton

DP World has achieved a significant increase in the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub thanks to its Modal Shift Programme trial which was introduced last September.

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Self-driving delivery boats sail off with cash

Self-driving delivery boats are set to benefit from £1.8 million as part of the Future Transport Fund.

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Portsmouth Brexit border post under threat

Portsmouth's new £24m Brexit border post could be demolished after repeated changes to post-Brexit border arrangements left it commercially unviable.

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Blueprint for the north’s transport infrastructure published

Transport for the North (TfN) published an ambitious plan on 25 March for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the north, enabled by transformational connectivity.

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CILT UK unveils 'Professionalising the Profession' strategy

Developed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK's Board of Trustees in partnership with stakeholders.

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Rochdale rail bridge 'crucial' to UK economy to be rebuilt

Network Rail will spend more than £20m rebuilding the Castleton bridge which straddles the M62 in Rochdale, causing travel disruption later this year.

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City of London Police warn of possible disruption 8-11 April

Logistics operations in London may face disruption early next week.

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Sort the border to prevent supply chain breakdown, Logistics UK urges government

Easter weekend marks the traditional start of the UK’s exodus to the EU, with coachloads of schoolchildren and carloads of families taking the opportunity to travel to Europe for skiing holidays and spring breaks.  

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EV fleets growing at pace across the UK

A report has found that most fleet managers increased or maintained the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in their fleet.

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£38 million boost for safer roads across England

17 of the most high-risk roads in England to be made safer for drivers.

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Major boost for the Solent as £17.5 million rail project announced

The Minister for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman MP, officially opened the new Solent Rail Terminal marking the completion of the £17.5 million partnership investment between Associated British Ports (ABP) and Solent Stevedores.

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