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
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.
Following the new government’s first King’s Speech, Michelle Gardner, Deputy Director – Policy at Logistics UK commented, “The government has rightly put economic growth at the centre of its ambitions through its first King’s Speech, and our members will welcome the new legislation to accelerate the delivery of critical transport and energy grid infrastructure. With
Reflecting on what a new government may mean for transport priorities, Ben Foulser, UK Head of Future Mobility for KPMG, writes: After a short election period the wait is now over and we know who the governing party will be for the next term. This change represents a real inflexion point for transport policy, and
Run a Safe and Legal Operation with the Help of Logistics UK’s Transport Manager Conferences Logistics UK’s series of Transport Manager conferences returns this autumn with ten events taking place across the country providing transport operators with the latest compliance and legislation information. Now in its 24th year, the conferences are the industry’s leading events
To realise fully the potential of Northern Ireland’s economy, business group Logistics UK is urging the Northern Ireland Executive to develop and deliver a NI-specific logistics strategy. In its new report “Logistics: underpinning Northern Ireland’s economy”, Logistics UK highlights the significance of the sector to the economy and identifies five key areas where it believes
Announced in the King’s Speech, the AV Act enables advanced technology to safely drive vehicles on British roads. The new law passed on Monday (20th May 2024) puts Great Britain firmly at the forefront of self-driving technology regulation, unlocking the potential of an industry estimated to be worth up to £42 billion and creating 38,000
As the logistics and supply chain industry looks forward to Multimodal 2024 this summer, organisers have announced which businesses have been nominated as Finalists for the prestigious Modal section of its Awards. Recognising outstanding achievements in air, road, rail, maritime and freight across the logistics sectors, voting for this year’s Multimodal Awards Finalists opened earlier
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event Unveils Host of Special Offers and Savings on Essential Equipment and Services The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event is set to return to the NEC in Birmingham on 5th – 6th June and is firmly becoming a must-attend for garage professionals seeking to enhance their businesses with the latest tools,
