Warnings that businesses can’t take more tax hikes. Fear amongst economists that increasing taxes will not help economical growth…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ pre-Budget speech fails to rule out tax rises
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International Trade Week 2025 to get businesses exporting and help grow the economy
Government announces a week of free trade-focused business events to help more British firms export goods and services to boost economy…
Logistics UK welcomes freight focus in Road Investment Strategy
The government’s third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), published on 26 August, recognises that the UK’s motorways and trunk roads are “the economic arteries of the country” and it is “delays, bottlenecks and deteriorating infrastructure that stifle progress.” The £25...
Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension
Extension of the Plug-in Van & Truck Grant announced on 18 Aug will subsidise the initial investment needed to purchase electric vehicles…
ASM calls on UK Government to rethink customs strategy following Single Trade Window collapse
Agency Sector Management is urging the UK government to act decisively in reshaping its digital border strategy, following the effective…
Landmark economic Trade Deal with US saves thousands of British jobs
Thousands of jobs have been saved as the Prime Minister secured a first-of-a-kind trade agreement with the US, says Prime Minister’s Office…
Logistics critical to success of Government’s Growth Strategy?
Leaders of 30 major UK businesses have signed a letter to Business & Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging him to ensure that the logistics industry…
Postponement of EU Entry/Exit system “good for business” says Logistics UK
Logistics UK responds to the government announcement that the introduction of BTOM Safety and Security declarations is to be delayed…
HGV expert responds to government changes in Driver CPC
The government has announced upcoming changes to the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training for HGV drivers…
Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight by at least 75%
Target will boost economic growth and lead to significant environmental benefits by taking lorries off our roads, cutting emissions and congestion…
