What impact might a Trump or Harris US Presidency have on UK retail, courier and supply chain businesses? As the neck-and-neck election nears, the international delivery expert Parcelhero says there are pros and cons to both candidates, which could have significant repercussions for UK-US trade. As the 5 November US elections near, the two candidates
A new initiative aimed at transforming public perception of careers in Britain’s highways sector has been launched by the Highways Sector Council (HSC). The ‘Ways of Life’ campaign seeks to highlight how roads and transport networks are vital to modern life whilst showcasing diverse career opportunities within the industry. The campaign features an engaging video
7 Days to Go: DVS Phase 2 to Start in London on 28 October; With only one week until enforcement of the next phase of the Mayor of London’s Direct Vision Standard begins, two groups which represent the majority of those operating road vehicles which will be affected – Logistics UK and the RHA (Road
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network Committee has signed off several millions of pounds worth of investment in transport infrastructure across the city region. The funding – drawn down from the £1.07bn of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement awarded in 2022 and the wider Greater Manchester Transport Capital Programme – will support the delivery and continuous improvement
The Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh and the Mayor of London attended the grand opening of the Goole Train Manufacturing Facility, a significant milestone for Siemens Mobility and the future of rail transportation in the region. Alongside the opening, Siemens Mobility announced a substantial investment of up to £40 million in a state-of-the-art
Logistics UK Response to Consultation on National Planning Policy Framework – Logistics Industry Needs Consistency and Commitment in Order to Thrive If the country’s logistics industry is to provide the economy with the productivity and profitability boosts it is capable of driving, it is imperative that the National Planning Police Framework (NPPF) is strengthened to
The opportunities available in Sunderland thanks to on-going investments will be showcased at this year’s Completely Retail. Representatives from Sunderland City Council and the city’s Business Improvement District will be highlighting what the city has to offer and how a range of developments will not only boost footfall but will also put the area on
UK metals sector calls for Minister for Manufacturing and Industrial Strategy in latest report The metals sector has made an overwhelming call for a ‘Minister for Manufacturing’ to back its vital role in supporting jobs and the UK economy. More than 62% of companies who took part in the State of the Metals Industry in
Businesses from across the UK have made a united call for the government to approve the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the Lower Thames Crossing which has been at the planning stage for over a decade. 73 organisations nationwide have sent a letter to Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh outlining why the Nationally Significant Infrastructure
Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Drive Up Prices, Logistics UK Warns Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission made by business group Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October.
