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Logistics critical to success of government's industrial strategy

How increased scrutiny is changing UK logis...

Mar 30, 2026No Comments

The UK’s £170 billion logistics sector employs more than eight percent of the nation’s workforce, moving goods that keep businesses, retailers, and households functioning. With

How will the incoming change to VED affect business fleets?

How will the incoming change to VED affect ...

Mar 30, 2026No Comments

Informally known as road tax, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is an annual tax on most vehicles in the UK that applies to cars, vans, lorries,

CMA investigating AutoTrader over fake and misleading reviews

CMA investigating AutoTrader over fake and ...

Mar 27, 2026No Comments

The UK’s crackdown on fake online reviews has entered a significant new phase, as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) intensifies its investigations into misleading

Bradford accelerates transition to zero-emission buses

Bradford accelerates transition to zero-emi...

Mar 27, 2026No Comments

Bradford’s transition to a fully electric, zero-emission bus fleet has been accelerated by 18 months after securing £8 million in government funding, marking a major

Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension Van registrations down in 2025 proposed EV levy and Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants

£1bn boost to accelerate electric van ...

Mar 25, 2026No Comments

Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a £1 billion government funding package designed to accelerate the transition to electric vans and trucks.

William Stobart’s WS Holdco acquires EV Cargo’s UK logistics arm

William Stobart’s WS Holdco acquires EV C...

Mar 23, 2026No Comments

William Stobart’s investment vehicle, WS Holdco, has acquired the UK logistics division of EV Cargo, marking a significant step in the consolidation of Britain’s transport

Fuel cell technology powers first traffic management system

Fuel cell technology powers first traffic m...

Mar 23, 2026No Comments

Fuel Cell Systems has supported SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd in deploying the first fuel cell-powered traffic management equipment on the National Highways network. The

Trial of third pothole repair system underway using Thermal Road Repairs

Trial of third pothole repair system underw...

Mar 23, 2026No Comments

A third innovative pothole repair system is being trialled as part of Leeds City Council’s investment to improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole

Will the Middle East war accelerate electric vehicle uptake?

Will the Middle East war accelerate electri...

Mar 20, 20261 Comment

The escalation of the Middle East war—particularly the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz—has reignited a familiar dynamic in global energy markets: oil price volatility.

Arnold Clark Charge at York Motorstore

Six new public ultra-rapid chargers install...

Mar 19, 2026No Comments

Arnold Clark Charge has expanded its public charging network with the launch of six new ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its York Motorstore. Situated