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East West Rail consultation - additional freight capacity welcomed

Friday 15 November 2024

The DfT has launched a public consultation on East West Rail - a new rail link between Oxford and Cambridge which has the potential to increase freight capacity.

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Logistics UK maps critical supply chain infrastructure and identifies cost of underinvestment

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Logistics UK’s latest report “The UK Logistics Network" maps the UK's critical supply chain infrastructure and serves as a starting point for a conversation between government and business on how to identify the UK Logistics Network.

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Government needs to address widespread dissatisfaction with lorry stops says Logistics UK

Wednesday 06 November 2024

63% of HGV drivers are dissatisfied with the number of available stopping places and more needs to be done, says Logistics UK

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Fuel duty freeze welcome – but huge tax grab will stifle growth says Logistics UK

Thursday 31 October 2024

Logistics UK expresses its members’ mixed emotions about the new government’s first Budget - while the industry is reassured by the freeze in fuel duty, the hike in National Insurance contributions from employers and higher business rates, amongst other tax rises, will be a real challenge for a sector that operates on small margins.

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Logistics UK responds to the Budget: fuel duty freeze welcomed by logistics sector

Wednesday 30 October 2024

Logistics UK has responded to today's Budget, welcoming the freeze in fuel duty for a further year.

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Amendments to Driver CPC will introduce flexibility while ensuring road safety says Logistics UK

Wednesday 30 October 2024

The revised Driver CPC will ensure road safety is maintained while introducing much-needed flexibility into the training regime.

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Logistics UK Virtual Transport Manager - one month to go

Tuesday 29 October 2024

There is only one month to go until Logistics UK’s Virtual Transport Manager event, which takes place on Friday 29 November.

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Seven days to go: DVS Phase 2 to start in London on 28 October

Monday 21 October 2024

With only one week until enforcement of the next phase of the Mayor of London’s Direct Vision Standard begins, Logistics UK and the RHA (Road Haulage Association) have issued an urgent reminder to businesses to check whether their vehicles require a permit in order to continue operating in the capital.

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Logistics needs to be recognised as a "key foundational sector", says Logistics UK in response to Industrial Strategy Green Paper

Monday 14 October 2024

Logistics UK responds to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper stressing how logistics is one of the UK’s key foundational sectors and needs be prioritised as such.

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Logistics UK responds to £1.1 billion investment to expand Stansted Airport

Monday 14 October 2024

Logistics UK has commented on the announcement of a £1.1 billion investment to expand Stansted Airport.

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