Government Policy
Missed oportunities: Spring Statement leave...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement of 2025 introduced several measures impacting the logistics industry, fleet operations, and transport management. Fuel Duty Freeze The Chancellor announced
ZenFreight enables Gregory Group acquire 14...
Since being welcomed into the ZenFreight consortium last year, Gregory Group, is set to receive 14 new Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) into the fleet, charged
Government urged to tackle looming fuel dut...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT(UK)) is urging the government to start talks with experts to tackle the impending black hole in
Show progress on pot holes or lose cash
The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle pot holes, as the Government demands councils prove their progress or face losing cash.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill Introduced...
On 11 March 2025, the UK government introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to Parliament, aiming to address the nation’s housing crisis and accelerate the
Logistics critical to success of government...
The leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the
Plug-in Van Grant Scheme extended to April ...
In a significant move to promote the adoption of zero-emission commercial vehicles, the UK government has announced the extension of the Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG)
Wales’ default 20mph leads to fall in cas...
The first year of Wales’ default 20mph speed limit saw around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on 20mph and 30mph roads, statistics show.
Chancellor Reeves’ infrastructure ini...
On 29th January 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined the government’s strategy to stimulate economic growth through significant investments in transport and infrastructure. A central component
Logistics UK calls for prioritisation of fr...
Logistics UK, one of the nation’s largest business groups and the sole trade association representing the entire logistics sector, has urged the government to prioritise
