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Logistics UK cautiously optimistic regarding Northern Ireland Protocol

Following a meeting with Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, earlier this week (28 February 2022), Logistics UK has expressed its cautious optimism regarding the opportunity the Windsor Framework could provide to ease the passage of goods between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI).

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Building resilience into the supply chain: Logistics UK event to lead the conversation

Britain’s supply chain has been threatened with disruption like never before over the past decade, with Brexit, the pandemic, product shortages, border closures and the war in Ukraine slowing or stopping the passage of goods to their end customer.

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Government's new electric vehicle chargepoint funding must provide space for commercial use

The £56 million funding announced by government last week (21 February 2023) to increase the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charge points must create provision for commercial vehicles, according to business group Logistics UK, if the industry is to hasten its transfer to net zero.

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Review of the Apprenticeship Levy still vital, says Logistics UK

Logistics UK is reiterating its call for government to review its funding model for the Apprenticeship Levy, following National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February 2023).

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Further clarity to DVS consultation is needed, says Logistics UK

Following the announcement from Transport for London (TfL) regarding the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) consultation, Logistics UK is calling for further specification details to be released to ensure operators are able to engage and respond in full.

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Logistics UK policy manager breaks into top ten of GreenFleet’s 100 Most Influential

Logistics UK’s Senior Policy Manager, Denise Beedell, has been announced as eighth on GreenFleet’s 100 Most Influential 2023 list, following her outstanding policy work focusing on the logistics industry’s transition to decarbonising fleet operations.

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Logistics UK disappointed by cancellation of two out of three Welsh road building schemes

Logistics UK has expressed its disappointment that almost two-thirds of Welsh road building schemes will be scrapped, following the publication of The Future of Road Investment in Wales report last week (14 February 2023).

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Logistics businesses need clarity on new post-Brexit regulations

Logistics UK has been urging government to prioritise the needs of the logistics industry, as Parliament continues to debate the Retained EU Law Bill.

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Generation Logistics already changing a million perceptions

Generation Logistics, the careers and awareness campaign launched by the industry to address challenges in recruitment across the sector, has already created more than one million engagements with target audiences, according to Transport Minister Richard Holden MP (pictured above).

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New rail links between Wales and England could ease M4 congestion, Logistics UK says

Improved rail connectivity between England and Wales could help ease congestion currently faced by hauliers on the M4, Logistics UK has said, following the UK and Welsh governments’ recent announcement of a new study to explore options for new rail links between the two countries.

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Logistics UK launches new electric vehicle training course

Logistics UK has announced a new portfolio of electric/hybrid vehicle training courses which cover safety awareness, preparing the vehicle for repairs and carrying out system repairs and component replacements.

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Logistics UK members meet with Minister of State for Northern Ireland

Members had the opportunity to meet with Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Steve Baker MP, at Logistics UK’s Freight Council in Belfast last week (2 February 2023), to discuss key issues facing the logistics sector in Northern Ireland (NI).

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Logistics UK strengthens Board with three appointments

Logistics UK has strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new directors. Louisa Hosegood, Simon Hobbs and Gavin Murdoch have joined the Board to help guide the organisation as it continues to lead the logistics industry in its post-pandemic recovery, as well as establishing itself as a top three business group with government and other stakeholders.

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Logistics UK responds to the Road Vehicles Regulations 2023

Following the recent announcement from government outlining the increased weight limit of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to support the transition to alternatively fuelled and zero emission vehicles (ZEV)s, Logistics UK is calling for axle weight to also be included to ensure that the increased cargo weight can be used.

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New van market up by a quarter year on year

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market received a welcome boost in January, with a rise in registrations of more than a quarter (25.8%), according to the latest figures published earlier this week (6 February 2023) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Logistics firms battle for talent as mechanics’ salaries soar by 11.6%

The UK’s tight labour market is continuing to exert cost pressures on logistics businesses, with firms continuing to compete for skilled mechanics.

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Logistics UK urges government to maintain Fuel Duty cut and protect the economy

Logistics UK submitted its concerns and industry recommendations to the UK government earlier this week (1 February 2023), ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget.

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Logistics UK calls for improved facilities for HGV drivers

David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, highlighted the issues HGV drivers currently face regarding roadside facilities and the need for drastic improvement, while speaking at a Transport Focus event held at the Hollies Truckstop in Cannock last week (26 January 2023).

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TfL offers micro businesses up to £9.5k for polluting vans

With the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) looming large on the horizon, the Mayor of London has launched a new £110m scrappage scheme providing financial assistance to help eligible Londoners scrap their highest polluting vehicles.

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Energy support plans risk greener future for our industry, says Logistics UK

Cutting the Energy Bill Support Scheme will have a significant impact on the ability of the UK logistics industry to plan for a lower carbon future, Logistics UK has said.

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