XPO Launches Female Driver Academy to Boost Gender Diversity in Logistics
Date: Monday, 23 September 2024 11:06
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XPO, a leading provider of sustainable logistics solutions across Europe, has launched a new Female Driver Academy aimed at attracting more women into the logistics industry. The Academy offers a 12 to 16-week training programme,…
UK Businesses Urge Approval of Lower Thames Crossing for Economic Boost
Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 09:34
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Businesses across the UK are urging the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing, which has been in planning for over a decade. More than 70 organisations, including Asda,…
Cornwall College Boosts HGV Training with New Lorries Investment
Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2024 16:19
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Cornwall College Camborne has welcomed two new lorries as part of a major investment to enhance training opportunities for students in the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) industry. The college says this "significant investment" will benefit…
UK Invests £10.5m to Streamline New EU Border Check Process
Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2024 13:11
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The UK government has announced £10.5 million in funding to help ports prepare for the new EU border checks that are set to be introduced this autumn. This financial support will assist the Port of…
Cargo Theft: Vanished Goods, High Tensions, and Ruined Curtains
Date: Thursday, 29 August 2024 16:37
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Lorry drivers across the UK are urging the need for more secure truck stops to combat organised crime gangs that target their cargo. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the government to establish…
HMRC Launches Campaign to Help Contractors Avoid Tax Avoidance Schemes
Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024 16:13
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HMRC has launched a new campaign, "Tax avoidance: don’t get caught out," aimed at contractors. The campaign highlights how to identify tax avoidance schemes, warns of the risks, and explains how to report suspicious activity…
UK Government Invests £100M in Green Aviation Technology to Drive Net-Zero Progress
Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 14:13
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The UK government has announced over £100 million in funding for five cutting-edge research and development projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of aviation. The funding, provided through the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme by…
Calls for New Driving Licence Rules to Improve Road Safety
Date: Tuesday, 06 August 2024 11:33
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Leading MPs and safety organizations are urging the government to implement new driving licence regulations to reduce accidents and fatalities on the roads. The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill, presented in Parliament, proposes…
Yorkshire Operation Catches 240 Dangerous Drivers Using Unmarked HGV
Date: Thursday, 01 August 2024 14:10
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During a five-day operation in Yorkshire, officers used an unmarked HGV cab provided by National Highways to catch 240 drivers engaging in dangerous behaviour on the motorway. The operation, conducted from July 14th to July…
