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Increasing capacity for testing candidate HGV drivers, combined with supporting legislation, aims to relieve the pressure on the haulage industry.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Announcing a consultation to temporarily amend cabotage rules and a package of measures to support the pig industry.
UK government announces additional measures to help ensure the stability of the UK supply chain.
The UK government has today announced further measures to help further ease supply chain pressures and spikes in localised demand for fuel.
From the Department for Transport and industry to HGV licence holders, encouraging those who have left the HGV driving profession to return.
Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.
A draft affirmative statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process.
Trial of the vehicles found them to be safer, more economical and better for the environment.
Measures ramped up to maximise testing capacity, including consulting on plans to streamline process for drivers to obtain an HGV licence.
The TCs’ annual report to the Secretary of State is available to view and download.
Government encourages fleet operators to convert to battery-electric vehicles in the transition to zero emission road freight.
Measures introduced to support recruitment and retention within the road haulage industry to ease pressure on the sector.
Government has announced a package of measures to help address the shortage of hauliers.
Hauliers no longer need a Kent Access Permit to travel between the UK and the EU.
HGV drivers reminded to get tested for COVID-19 early in their journey at one of 37 UK haulier advice sites providing tests.
Requirement for hauliers needing to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of leaving the UK for France to continue.
COVID-19 tests available at haulier information advice sites around England.
Hauliers strongly urged not to travel to Kent until further notice.
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars to end in the UK by 2030.
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