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HGV drivers kept the economy moving during Covid but are now “forgotten”, says Shadow Cabinet Secretary

Wednesday 10 September 2025

Speaking at Logistics UK's roundtable event discussing HGV driver facilities in Scotland, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport Sue Webber MSP said that it is critical to have “safe and secure locations for trucks to stop” and “our drivers deserve better.”

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DVSA to reveal key preventative maintenance best practice at Logistics UK conferences

Tuesday 09 September 2025

The DVSA will be presenting its findings on vehicle roadworthiness and maintenance, and where it sees the potential areas for improvement by operators, at Logistics UK’s autumn Transport Manager conferences, taking place from September to December at venues across the UK.

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RIS3 and shine – Logistics UK welcomes freight focus in Road Investment Strategy

Tuesday 26 August 2025

The government’s third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) recognises that the UK’s motorways and trunk roads are “the economic arteries of the country” and Head of Infrastructure and Planning Policy Jonathan Walker says the focus must now switch to delivery.

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Rising stars ready to shine at Logistics Awards 2025

Friday 22 August 2025

Logistics UK has published the shortlist for its Rising Star of the Year Award at the prestigious Logistics Awards 2025, which return in 2025 for their ninth year.

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Permanent solution needed for HGV road Brock, says Logistics UK

Tuesday 19 August 2025

As up to 18 million car journeys will be completed over the bank holiday weekend in England and Wales, Logistics UK is calling on the government to implement a permanent solution to Operation Brock.

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Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension, says Logistics UK

Monday 18 August 2025

Extending the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant will help subsidise the initial investment needed to purchase electric vehicles but Logistics UK's Head of Decarbonisation Policy Lamech Solomon says decarbonising commercial transport requires a multi-faceted approach.

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Logistics UK reveals finalists for 2025 Logistics Awards

Friday 15 August 2025

Logistics UK has revealed the shortlist for its ninth Logistics Awards. With entries covering those working in road, rail, sea and air including operators, manufacturers, logistics and supporting industries the awards recognise the whole sector that keeps goods moving and the UK trading.

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Logistics skills should be prioritised to boost growth, says Logistics UK

Thursday 14 August 2025

The omission of the logistics sector from Skills England’s “Assessment of priority skills to 2030” is an oversight that could impact the government’s growth ambitions says Deputy Head of Policy Michelle Gardner.

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Fleet operators urged to stay ahead of regulations with Logistics UK's Transport Manager conferences

Monday 11 August 2025

Anyone responsible for keeping commercial vehicle fleets compliant, safe and efficient is urged to join Logistics UK this autumn for the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading series of Transport Manager conferences.

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Logistics UK establishes partnership with NaVCIS to fight vehicle crime

Thursday 07 August 2025

In a bid to counter rising levels of crime against commercial drivers, business group Logistics UK has established the first official partnership of its kind with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS). 

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