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…
Coalition Urges New Transport Secretary to Boost Electric Van Adoption
Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 15:02
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The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan has urged the new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, to take action to boost electric van usage in the UK. The coalition, including UK van…
Experts Urge Mandatory Speed Limiters for UK Vehicles to Boost Road Safety
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 14:45
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Experts are urging the UK to make speed limiters mandatory on all vehicles to enhance road safety. This call coincides with the EU's implementation of the Vehicle General Safety Regulation, which took effect on July…
New Government Urged to Leverage Logistics Sector for Economic Growth
Date: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 10:42
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Following Labour's election victory, Logistics UK highlighted the sector’s potential to drive economic growth. As one of the UK’s largest sectors, logistics offers skilled jobs and helps remove barriers to opportunity. David Wells OBE, Logistics…
A Landslide Victory as Britain Wakes Up to a Labour Government
Date: Friday, 05 July 2024 09:43
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Keir Starmer proclaimed the "sunlight of hope" is shining again in Britain following Labour's resounding election win, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Starmer is set to become prime minister after Rishi Sunak conceded, with…