Government Policy

HGV test changes need caps on training char...

Nov 10, 2021Comments off

Planned changes to lorry tests to address HGV driver shortages require caps on driver training charges, and the introduction of mandatory mentoring schemes to properly

HGV skills bootcamps need a realistic timef...

Oct 21, 2021Comments off

As part of UKHaulier’s response to the National Skills Fund consultation, they made the case for opening up Skills Bootcamps to foundation level (1 and

Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener

Oct 20, 2021Comments off

The government has published its strategy to achieve the decarbonisation in all UK sectors by 2050. Last year, the Prime Minister set out his 10 point

Supply chain taskforce must trigger action

Oct 13, 2021Comments off

The RHA has given a cautious welcome to the government’s decision this week to set up an industry taskforce to advise on the UK’s supply

Statement from Logistics UK in response to ...

Oct 07, 2021Comments off

Speaking in response to Boris Johnson’s comments yesterday morning (5 October 2021), that the supply chain issues currently being experienced in the UK are the

Future of transport regulatory review: zero...

Sep 30, 2021Comments off

The government is committed to phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. All new cars and vans will

Government extends legal action against pro...

Sep 27, 2021Comments off

A further injunction has been approved Friday 24 September by the High Court against climate activists who have been carrying out a string of disruptive

More support to help people to become HGV d...

Sep 27, 2021Comments off

Up to 4,000 people will soon be able to take advantage of training courses to become HGV drivers, as part of a package of measures

Unite warns ‘illegal’ fresh ext...

Sep 21, 2021Comments off

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has warned that the government’s plans to continue to relax the maximum driving timing for lorry drivers, is dangerous, reckless

Charge points to be ‘switched off’ for ...

Sep 17, 2021Comments off

New electric vehicle (EV) charge points, installed at home and in the workplace from May, will be pre-programmed to switch off during peak hours to