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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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Freight expansion at Cardiff Airport will open up new trading routes linking Wales to international markets, says Logistics UK

Friday 11 October 2024

Air freight expansion at Cardiff Airport will see regular flights to China and open up new trading routes for Wales.

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Additional lorry parking is welcomed but more needs to be done, says Logistics UK

Friday 11 October 2024

430 new lorry parking spaces and upgrades to driver facilities will help, but it will not completely resolve the challenges drivers face when finding somewhere safe to stop.

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Postponement of EU Entry/Exit System “good news for business” says Logistics UK

Wednesday 09 October 2024

Reports that the introduction of the European Entry/Exit System (EES) is to be delayed have been welcomed by business group Logistics UK.

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