Don't get caught out - HMRC advice to the UK haulage industry regarding how to spot avoidance schemes

HMRC has launched a ‘Tax avoidance: don’t get caught out’ communications campaign targeted at contractors. The campaign advises taxpayers how to spot avoidance schemes, explains the risks involved and how to report a suspicious scheme to HMRC.

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Member Alert: Join Logistics UK's call on the government to support the Lower Thames Crossing project

Logistics UK is writing to the Department of Transport with regard to the impending decision on whether to go ahead with Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) as this project reaches a crucial stage in the planning process.

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'Going Green in Transport' hits the screens this weekend

In the latest in-depth programme from Executive TV, 'Going Green in Transport', the sector’s efforts to decarbonise, the challenges as well as the solutions will be examined, featuring leading companies from across the UK, including Logistics UK.

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enews 14/08/2024

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Ask The MAC's Top 5 Tips for protecting your vehicle and cargo

With thefts from vehicles on the increase, operators are looking at ways to ensure that their vehicles are safe whilst on the public highway and when the vehicle is parked up overnight.

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Member Alert: Take part in WTW’s 2024 Emerging and Interconnected Risk survey

Given the amount of disruption and change over the last few years, logistics leaders are paying renewed attention to how they can identify emerging risks and explore how these not only impact on their risk framework, but also how they are related to expected growth and greater strategic focus over longer time horizons.

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Logistics UK discusses Generation Logistics with new Mayor for the West Midlands

Logistics UK’s CEO, David Wells OBE, met with Richard Parker, the new Mayor for the West Midlands on 25 July. The Mayor has a strong focus on youth unemployment in the West Midlands and showed a keen interest in the Generation Logistics initiative.

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Logistics UK's CEO, David Wells OBE, meets with London Deputy Mayor for Transport

Logistics UK met with London Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance, on 24 July. During the meeting, the Deputy Mayor thanked Logistics UK and members for our work in supporting the review of phase 2 of the London Direct Vision Standard (DVS).

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How HGV drivers can help tidy up Britain's roads

Did you know that an estimated 2.25 million pieces of litter are dropped every day in this country, with 73.3% of it associated with drinking (coffees, soft drinks and alcohol) according to Keep Britain Tidy?

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Join us on tour this autumn: Transport Manager 2024 - the ultimate logistics road show! 

From Yeovil to Falkirk, Newcastle to London, Belfast to Cardiff... Transport Manager is coming to a town or city near you.  

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enews 07/08/24

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Logistics UK’s Director of Policy & Communications, Kevin Green, responds to the Chancellor's spending cuts announcement

The announcement of government cuts (29 July 2024) in infrastructure spending will limit the ability of the logistics sector to kickstart economic growth, says Kevin Green, Logistics UK's Director of Policy & Communications.

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Logistics UK welcomes £100million funding for green aviation projects

The new government will make more than £100m in funding available for five research and development projects that aim to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.

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Logistics must not be an afterthought of home building programme, says Logistics UK

Speaking about this week’s statement made by the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner MP, Logistics UK’s Policy Director Kevin Green said: “The government’s announcement on freeing up “grey belt” sites for building more homes is encouraging news for the economy but does not address the fact that these homes will need to have access to all the logistics that we take for granted in our everyday lives.

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100, 99... 95... the days are running out to avert Brexit border chaos, warns Logistics UK 

Britain’s freight drivers and holiday makers are being warned they could face 14-hour queues unless the government gets a grip on the introduction of new EU border checks.

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Join the Generation Logistics Movement

Award winning campaign opens sponsorship opportunities for year three.

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Member Alert: Non-compliant HGV drivers are being sent back 37 miles at Dover

Logistics UK HGV driver members are advised to ensure they have the correct permit before attempting to enter the Port of Dover, or face being turned back.

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enews 31/07/24

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David Wells OBE, Logistics UK's CEO, joins stellar line up of officials at Downing Street Summer Business reception

The first official reception held by the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, at No 10 Downing Street was the Summer Business reception at which key business leaders from across the country were invited.

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How the Microsoft outage has affected logistics so far

A faulty software update by cyber security firm CrowdStrike led to severe disruptions across the global supply chain.

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