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Self-test snub could compromise Earned Recognition scheme, says Logistics UK

Thursday 03 July 2025

Following the announcement that the Department for Transport will not review heavy vehicle testing to allow ‘delegated testing’, Logistics UK says industry will be “hugely disappointed”.

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Road freight energy needs could come as a shock without planning and collaboration, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 02 July 2025

A new report from Logistics UK looks at the current and future energy demands of the road freight sector and shows that the amount of electricity required to power the UK’s fleet is 32TWh - substantially more electricity than is used in Scotland each year.

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Logistics needs to be intrinsic to the tactical delivery of Trade Strategy, says Logistics UK.

Thursday 26 June 2025

Responding to the publication of the government’s Trade Strategy, Nichola Mallon Head of Trade and Devolved Policy outlines how the logistics sector needs to be intrinsic to the tactical delivery plans.

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Logistics UK seeks Rising Star of the Year: entries for Logistics Awards 2025 close soon

Thursday 26 June 2025

Entries are open for Logistics UK’s prestigious Logistics Awards 2025, which are returning for their ninth year, but with a deadline of 5pm on 4 July 2025 there is no time to lose in making submissions and nominations.

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Logistics UK's response to the government's Industrial Strategy

Monday 23 June 2025

Logistics UK has responded to the publication of the government's Industrial Strategy.

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Logistics UK responds to the Government's National Infrastructure Strategy

Thursday 19 June 2025

After many years of chronic underinvestment in the UK’s infrastructure, the publication of the Government’s national infrastructure strategy is long overdue to support the work of the nation’s logistics businesses.

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Growth could flow through UK’s waterways if investment is forthcoming, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 18 June 2025

The UK’s inland and coastal waterways should be seen as core components of modern multimodal logistics and expanding their use to transport more freight can reduce road congestion, lower emissions, improve air quality and enhance regional connectivity.

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EU/ UK deal can reset post-Brexit trade deficit, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 17 June 2025

In a speech at Multimodal 2025, Logistics UK’s President Phil Roe called for a “swift implementation” of the revisions to border checks announced as part of the UK-EU reset summit so the UK can start to reap the benefits of smoother trade once again.

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Lower Thames Crossing funding announcement – now logistics needs the full funding plan, says Logistics UK

Monday 16 June 2025

The government has announced initial funding for the Lower Thames Crossing but Logistics UK says a detailed funding plan is required.

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Logistics is key for making Spending Review pledges a reality, says Logistics UK

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Following the Spending Review, the government must prioritise the needs of the logistics sector to turn its growth ambitions into reality.

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