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17 June 2026

CILT(UK) strengthens partnership with Welsh Government following encouraging ministerial meeting

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) has held a positive and encouraging introductory meeting with the Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper MS, marking an important step in strengthening our engagement with the new administration.

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16 June 2026

CILT(UK) warns transport investment cuts could weaken national resilience

Responding to reports that transport and net-zero spending could face cuts to help fund the Government’s forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, CILT(UK) has warned that reducing investment in transport would risk weakening the very systems the UK relies on in times of pressure.

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16 June 2026

Former TfL director warns that driverless taxis could increase delays and congestion

The London Assembly Transport Committee is investigating the impact that driverless taxis could have on congestion, as the capital prepares for an influx of self-driving taxis.

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16 June 2026

Heathrow ticket fares to increase following third runway bid

The cost of flying via Heathrow airport will soon rise due to their expansion aims, including a bid for a third runway.

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16 June 2026

UK car industry calls for delay of Brexit EV tariffs

The EU and UK car industries are urging the European Commission to adjust the Brexit trade deal and suspend, for a second time, tariffs on imports of electric vehicles.

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16 June 2026

£200 million lost per year due to rise in fare dodging

Transport for London (TfL) is cracking down on fare dodgers with fines and prosecutions as thousands of passengers jump barriers to avoid payment.

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16 June 2026

Is rail freight the future of goods movement?

MPs have recently been debating whether more goods should be moved by train to reduce HGV journeys, congestion and emissions on the UK’s roads.

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16 June 2026

The future of the industry comes together at CILT (UK)’s Next Generation Conference 2026

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK brought together young people and industry newcomers from across the country to learn from professionals and develop their skills at our Next Generation Conference at the John Lewis Distribution Centre in Milton Keynes on Thursday 11th June.

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09 June 2026

CILT (UK) seeks member input on proposed UK-EU SPS agreement changes

Many members working in the agri-foods and related sectors will be aware of the current negotiations to produce a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement with EU for movements between UK and EU.

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09 June 2026

Sterling whitepaper: AI - Friend or Foe?

Sterling has recently published a whitepaper which examines the evolving role of AI in customer experience and operations, and how businesses can strike the right balance between automation and human touch.

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