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Government consultation seeks industry views on how the HGV levy could be reformed when the current suspension ends as planned in July 2023.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Cross-modal and cross-government plan for the UK freight transport sector published.
Campaign launched to kickstart careers in logistics and create a more environmentally friendly and resilient haulage sector.
Transition to zero-emission trucks will help improve air quality, create greener jobs and reduce reliance on imports of foreign oil.
Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimum wage.
Hauliers serving music concerts, sports and cultural events will be able to move their vehicles freely between Great Britain and the EU from late summer.
Heavy goods vehicle drivers to benefit from £20 million of funding for better roadside facilities.
Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and UK ports about new seafarer protections.
Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy.
Measures announced include ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are fit for purpose.
Long planned contingencies put into action to reduce disruption to travel for passengers and freight.
Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.
First intensive short courses in HGV driving get under way to help tackle skills shortages and support up to 11,000 people launching new careers in the logistics sector.
New rail freight tunnel brings significant improvements to passenger journeys as part of the East Coast upgrade.
Report making recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK is published.
Better connections on local and national transport networks to bring all UK communities within closer reach of social and economic opportunities.
A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
Final works on the Bootle branch rail line upgrade have been completed.
The number of places for veterans to train as HGV drivers will significantly increase under new plans to better prepare service leavers for employment following their military careers.
Increasing capacity for testing candidate HGV drivers, combined with supporting legislation, aims to relieve the pressure on the haulage industry.
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