Latest Industry news
Industry supports reappointment of business secretary Reynolds
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as business secretary in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet has been welcomed by Logistics UK, which said he was someone who understood the critical role of logistics.
FCA urges customers of broker Anthony Jones to check if insurance cover is valid
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging customers of commercial insurance broker Anthony Jones (UK) Ltd to contact their insurers directly to check their policies remain valid after the company agreed to stop carrying out regulated activities.
Put logistics at the heart of the economy, industry tells new PM
The road transport and logistics sector has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place freight and supply chain infrastructure at the centre of his economic growth plans.
MAN Off-Road Experience 2026 kicks off at Tixover Quarry, Stamford
MAN Truck & Bus UK is back in the quarry, hosting a week-long customer event to showcase the off-road performance of its construction-focused range.
FleetCheck launches free pack to help new transport managers navigate operator licence
A downloadable pack available free of charge from FleetCheck has been created to make operator licence management easier for new transport managers.
Ditch “inefficient and expensive” Operation Brock for permanent solution, says Logistics UK
Operation Brock, the traffic management scheme that diverts lorries heading to the Dover and Folkestone ports to the M20 during peak times, must be replaced with a sustainable long-term solution, Logistics UK said this week, warning that its continuation is wasting taxpayers money and harming UK trade.
Rising logistics costs threaten to push up UK inflation, Logistics UK warns
Rising fuel, labour and operating costs across the logistics sector risk creating renewed inflationary pressures across the UK economy, Logistics UK is warning.
Extreme weather event guidance produced for highways authorities
Guidance to help local highways authorities prepare for and tackle climate-related disruption such as extreme heat and flooding, has been produced by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT).
From A-Level student to regional operations analyst: shedding light on a career in logistics
It is less than a month now before thousands of GCSE and A-Level students get their results and Generation Logistics is offering school and college leavers a glimpse of the careers that exist in the sector.
Leyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing
Leyland Trucks has celebrated its remarkable 130 years of British manufacturing with a family fun day for more than 4,500 employees, family members and suppliers at its Lancashire HQ.
