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Entries for Logistics UK’s awards closing soon

The deadline for entries for Logistics UK’s Logistics Awards 2025, which are returning for their ninth year, is fast approaching.

People leadership 27 Jun

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Funding announced to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing

The Treasury has announced £590 million to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing as part of a £1 billion package to repair bridges, roads and tunnels.

Lower Thames Crossing 16 Jun

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Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Speedy Hire, Logistics UK, Wyvern Cargo, Jarrolds Logistics, FSEW, FCC Environment, Hived and ASB Delivery Services

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Speedy Hire helps decarbonise the hire sector with carbon reporting tool.

Commercial Fleet 6 May

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at Alphabet, Herd Group, FMG, DTM, Logistics UK and 3Dtracking

Latest industry appointments, including Alphabet appoints head of broker partnerships and FMG makes key appointment to the board.

appointments 14 Mar

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Four road improvement schemes given green light

Government funding of £90 million has been awarded to upgrade four major road schemes in England.

Department for Transport 10 Feb

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‘Biggest-ever’ order of electric trucks placed by Amazon

New on-foot deliveries also launched across central London, with pilots developed in partnership with the London Boroughs of Hackney, Westminster and Islington.

Electric trucks 14 Jan

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Change in law will 'help electric van uptake'

Government consultation on rules governing electric vans predicted to pave the way for greater uptake, but concerns over charging infrastructure remain.

electric vans 7 Jan

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Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), agreed by Parliament in October, will take effect from December 3.

Driver CPC 14 Nov

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Less than a week before Direct Vision Standard rule change

Logistics UK and the RHA have issued an urgent reminder to businesses to check whether vehicles require a permit in order to continue operating in London.

direct vision standard 22 Oct

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Logistics UK highlights best performing van fleets at 2024 awards

Clancy Group, Dundee City Council and 101 Pet Express were all highlighted as the “best of the best” van operators at Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2024.

People leadership 18 Sept

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Fleets wait on “painful” Autumn Budget after PM’s tax warning

October's Budget is going to be “painful”, the PM has warned, with people having to accept “short-term pain for long-term good”.

Tax and Legislation 27 Aug

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Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Certas Energy, Logistics UK, Snap, Trakm8, Webfleet and Hex Graphics

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Logistics UK announces Digital Transformation in Logistics conference and Certas Energy launches new carbon savings calculator.

Commercial Fleet 23 Aug

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Shortlist for Logistics UK awards revealed

Logistics UK has announced the shortlist for its Logistics Awards 2024, ahead of the winners being announced on December 12.

Logistics UK 23 Aug

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Logistics UK reveals van awards finalists

Finalists across five categories in Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2024 have been revealed with the winners set to be announced on Friday, September 13.

Logistics UK 20 Aug

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at Synergy, Fleet Check, Logistics UK, Jolt and Coolkit

The latest fleet industry appointments, including Synergy appoints new finance director as it targets growth.

appointments 7 Aug

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New charge point operator to deploy high power network

Total Energies and SSE have joined forces to create Source, a new electric vehicle charge point operator for the UK and Ireland.

Charging & infrastructure 16 Jul

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Updated: Industry calls for tax and regulation changes ahead of General Election

Industry manifestoes include call for next Government to scrap plans to introduce vehicle excise duty for electric vans.

General Election 2024 28 May

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Young people without provisional licence to access HGV theory tests

The Government is proposing that young people, without a provisional driving licence, should be able to start theory and off-road training for HGVs.

Driver Training 12 Apr

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Updated: Transport minister meets Zero Emission Van Plan members

Transport minister Anthony Browne has met members of the Zero Emission Van Plan to discuss challenges around the adoption of electric vans.

Department for Transport 3 Apr

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Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Logistics UK, Yodel, Webfleet, Hubl Logistics, Snap, PGS and Verizon Connect

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Logistics UK calls for a freight commissioner and PGS deploys electric HGV in Birmingham.

Commercial Fleet 22 Feb

Logistics UK

Entries for Logistics UK’s awards closing soon

Funding announced to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Speedy Hire, Logistics UK, Wyvern Cargo, Jarrolds Logistics, FSEW, FCC Environment, Hived and ASB Delivery Services

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Alphabet, Herd Group, FMG, DTM, Logistics UK and 3Dtracking

Four road improvement schemes given green light

‘Biggest-ever’ order of electric trucks placed by Amazon

Change in law will 'help electric van uptake'

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

Less than a week before Direct Vision Standard rule change

Logistics UK highlights best performing van fleets at 2024 awards

Fleets wait on “painful” Autumn Budget after PM’s tax warning

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Certas Energy, Logistics UK, Snap, Trakm8, Webfleet and Hex Graphics

Shortlist for Logistics UK awards revealed

Logistics UK reveals van awards finalists

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Synergy, Fleet Check, Logistics UK, Jolt and Coolkit

New charge point operator to deploy high power network

Updated: Industry calls for tax and regulation changes ahead of General Election

Young people without provisional licence to access HGV theory tests

Updated: Transport minister meets Zero Emission Van Plan members

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Logistics UK, Yodel, Webfleet, Hubl Logistics, Snap, PGS and Verizon Connect

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Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

Court application lodged by Prohire to appoint administrators

Sustainability at the heart of Kia’s fleet success

Logistics UK

Entries for Logistics UK’s awards closing soon

Funding announced to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Speedy Hire, Logistics UK, Wyvern Cargo, Jarrolds Logistics, FSEW, FCC Environment, Hived and ASB Delivery Services

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Alphabet, Herd Group, FMG, DTM, Logistics UK and 3Dtracking

Four road improvement schemes given green light

‘Biggest-ever’ order of electric trucks placed by Amazon

Change in law will 'help electric van uptake'

Driver CPC changes confirmed from December

Less than a week before Direct Vision Standard rule change

Logistics UK highlights best performing van fleets at 2024 awards

Fleets wait on “painful” Autumn Budget after PM’s tax warning

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Certas Energy, Logistics UK, Snap, Trakm8, Webfleet and Hex Graphics

Shortlist for Logistics UK awards revealed

Logistics UK reveals van awards finalists

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Synergy, Fleet Check, Logistics UK, Jolt and Coolkit

New charge point operator to deploy high power network

Updated: Industry calls for tax and regulation changes ahead of General Election

Young people without provisional licence to access HGV theory tests

Updated: Transport minister meets Zero Emission Van Plan members

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Logistics UK, Yodel, Webfleet, Hubl Logistics, Snap, PGS and Verizon Connect

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Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

Court application lodged by Prohire to appoint administrators

Sustainability at the heart of Kia’s fleet success

HMRC data shows significant increase in company cars

Fleet News launches quarterly insight magazine – read the first issue!

Nissan cuts Qashqai emissions with new hybrid powertrain

UK vehicle production falls by a third due to ‘multiple challenges’

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles

New Audi Q3 unveiled: pricing and specs confirmed