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UK government announces additional measures to help ensure the stability of the UK supply chain.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Sir David Lewis as the UK Government's supply chain adviser.
Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Government has announced a package of measures to help address the shortage of hauliers.
Review to look at improving compulsory ongoing training for existing and returning heavy goods vehicle drivers announced.
Introducing measures to substantially increase the number of vocational driving tests available.
Measures ramped up to maximise testing capacity, including consulting on plans to streamline process for drivers to obtain an HGV licence.
Increasing capacity for testing candidate HGV drivers, combined with supporting legislation, aims to relieve the pressure on the haulage industry.
The Business Secretary has met with senior executives from the fuel industry following recent supply chain issues at petrol forecourts in some areas of the UK
An analysis of HGV driver employment statistics and the recent trends and impacts of a lack of hauliers.
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