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Logistics Magazine covers the latest breaking news stories affecting the industry, including COVID-19, Brexit, technological developments and decarbonisation.

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Generation Logistics a “game-changer for recruitment”, says Transport Minister

The first year of the Generation Logistics campaign has changed the way people consider working in the logistics sector, one which has a vital role in driving all areas of the economy, according to Transport Minister Guy Opperman MP.

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Logistics UK submits response to the Labour Party-commissioned Rail and Urban Transport Review

To examine how a future administration may improve connectivity both inside and between the UK's main metropolitan areas, the Labour Party is conducting an independent evaluation of rail and urban transport.

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Logistics UK, RHA and AICES launch joint industry survey on Direct Vision Standard 

In order to assist Transport for London (TfL) in understanding how prepared the market is for the launch of the Progressive Safe System (PSS) in October 2024, as part of the changes to the Direct Vision Standard, the three industry associations have come together to issue a survey for operators to complete. 

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Unique Met Office and National Highways partnership determined to keep UK moving in all weathers 

For several years, Met Office meteorologists have been based at the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC) between October and April to provide daily weather forecasts to National Highways staff and public weather warnings.

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Tyne for action: North East landmark to receive £35m boost

One of the North East’s most famous icons, the Tyne Bridge, has received a £35 million government boost to secure its future.

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Government agrees deal to restore the Northern Ireland Executive

After a two-year boycott, the Northern Ireland Assembly reconvened last weekend with Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill making history as the first nationalist First Minister. The restoration of devolved government comes after the DUP reached an agreement with the UK government published in the Strengthening the Union command paper.  

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Negotiations between the UK and Canada on a post-Brexit deal have broken down

Trade between the two countries had been taking place under the terms of a deal the UK rolled over from its time as an EU member. The pause in negotiations means the UK’s trading terms with Canada will now be worse than when it was part of the EU’s deal with the country.

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Ireland’s first road haulage strategy making progress but still more to be done, says FTAI

Implementation of Ireland’s first freight strategy has started positively, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), which represents the interests of logistics businesses across the country.

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BTOM teething problems: Government must clarify classification of fruit and vegetables given risk to supply chain, says Logistics UK

Yesterday saw the introduction of the first stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which sets out a new approach to security controls (applying to all imports), and sanitary and phytosanitary controls (applying to imports of live animals, animal products, plants and plants products) at the UK’s border with the EU.

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HGVC secures £10m funding to train thousands more candidates in latest extension to government-funded HGV driver training 

HGV training specialist HGVC has again been awarded a lead role on the government’s extended Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving.

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First van MOT test to remain at three years from registration and annually thereafter

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that the first MOT for cars, vans and motorcycles will remain at three years from registration and annually thereafter.

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£33 million boost to develop clean maritime technologies across the UK

On 26 January Maritime Minister Lord Davies announced the winners of £33 million of government funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships.

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Logistics UK demands dedicated Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain to drive economic growth

The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK.

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Government launches Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy  

The Department for Business and Trade launched its Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy on 17 January, at an event led by Minister of State, Nusrat Ghani.

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Announcements regarding the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

After four years as Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, Gerallt Evans has announced his retirement from the role with effect from 31 January 2024.

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Logistics UK calls on Chancellor to maintain fuel duty rate in 2024 Budget submission

On 6 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out his next Budget.

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Norway announced as “greenest country in Europe”

A new study by solar experts Hemsol has revealed that Norway is the greenest country in Europe.

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UK government will meet just 10% of green targets, says watchdog

Findings from the Office for Environmental Protection, released last Thursday, said the country was “largely off track” to meet legally binding environmental ambitions on climate change adaptation, safeguarding the supply of clean water and managing exposure to harmful chemicals.

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Logistics UK needs you: become part of our freight councils

Central to Logistics UK’s democratic structure, and one of the most important ways that we interact with members, is through our freight councils.

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Logistics UK launches annual Logistics Industry Survey

To ensure Logistics UK is representing the view of members and focusing on the topics that matters most, Logistics UK has launched its annual Logistics Industry Survey

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