Government Policy

Plans for new smart motorways abandoned, re...

Apr 17, 2023Comments off

A media report claims that the Government has scrapped plans to introduce any new smart motorways, over fears about safety and cost. In January 2022,

Forest road

Government announces new ZEV mandate consul...

Mar 31, 2023Comments off

On Thursday 30th March 2023, the government published its latest consultation on the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The measures will support the shift to

Up to £100 million boost to improve HGV ro...

Nov 25, 2022Comments off

Lorry drivers will benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities thanks to up to £100 million investment from industry and Government, the

Planned fuel duty increase will stifle econ...

Nov 21, 2022Comments off

A proposed 23% increase in fuel duty, which equates an additional 12p per litre of petrol or diesel at the pumps, hidden in the content

Houses of Parliament

Reassurance needed on energy crisis action ...

Nov 07, 2022Comments off

The Cold Chain Federation has written to the Chancellor and newly appointed Cabinet Ministers in the Department for Business, Environment and Transport calling for urgent

Response to the UK Government’s ̵...

Sep 26, 2022Comments off

On Friday, 23rd September 2022, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng published his ‘mini-budget’ to address the current national financial situation

Drivers to benefit from £20 million EV cha...

Aug 25, 2022Comments off

Drivers will have better access to electric vehicle chargepoints across the country, through a new pilot backed by £20 million of government and industry funding

Self-driving revolution to arrive by 2025

Aug 22, 2022Comments off

The Government has unveiled plans for the widespread roll-out of self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2025. The proposals, announced on 19 August, aim to spark

Road pricing

Fleet sector needs to have constructive dis...

Jul 22, 2022Comments off

The fleet sector needs to start having a constructive discussion about the likelihood of road charging being introduced in the future and the kind of

Flashing police lights

Views sought on new sentencing guidelines f...

Jul 18, 2022Comments off

A comprehensive package of 12 new and revised sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of motoring offences in England and Wales has been put out for