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01 April 2026

Record breaking Easter campaign brings joy across the Black Country and beyond

JJX Logistics is overwhelmed by community generosity plus a surprise donation of 45,000 chocolate bunnies

Projects & PeopleLogistics & Supply ChainPartner News
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31 March 2026

NHS England has appointed GXO to distribute testing kits for bowel cancer screening

GXO Logistics, a leading global provider of healthcare logistics solutions, have been chosen by NHS England (NHSE) to manage the supply and distribution of bowel cancer home testing kits for their national screening programme.

Policy & GovernmentLogistics & Supply ChainNews + 1 more
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31 March 2026

Scottish port investment brings hope for Scotland-France ferry link development

A £3 million funding pledge from the UK government brings the direct ferry route development from Scotland to Dunkirk forward, with claims that it will support with upgrades to the Border Force and customs infrastructure at the Rosyth port.

EconomicPorts, Maritime & WaterwaysNews + 2 more
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31 March 2026

£1 billion worth of government funding put towards going electric

To help businesses make the switch to electric vehicles, the government is providing £1 billion of funding through their Depot Charging Scheme and Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants.

Sustainability & EnvironmentFreight ForwardingNews + 4 more
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31 March 2026

Government invests £27 billion towards the renewal of ageing English roads

The U.K Government has announced that their Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) will be funding major development schemes over the next 5 years to improve and future-proof England’s roads.

Policy & GovernmentActive TravelNews
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31 March 2026

Britain’s railway is on track to becoming the first to implement quantum navigation technology

Britain’s railway is moving forward with its development of quantum inertial navigation technologies which are designed to measure train positions with extreme accuracy, improving the railway for passengers and freight.

Technology & InnovationRailNews
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30 March 2026

Focus Pride edition shortlisted at PPA Awards

CILT(UK)'s first-ever LGBTQ+ edition recognised in Diversity and Inclusion category

CILT UK newsActive TravelPress releases + 9 more
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24 March 2026

CILT (UK) Podcast Episode 2 Explores Future Skills

CILT (UK) is pleased to announce the release of the second episode of its podcast series, focusing on the future of skills and workforce challenges across the UK’s transport and logistics sector.

CILT UK newsLogistics & Supply ChainPress releases + 9 more
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24 March 2026

UK Warehouse Shortage Costs 140,000 Jobs and £9.7bn in Lost Growth

A severe and long-running shortage of industrial and logistics space has cost the UK around 140,000 jobs and £9.7bn in economic output since 2010, according to new analysis by property firm Savills.

EconomicLogistics & Supply ChainNews
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24 March 2026

Hauliers Warn Iran War Fuel Surge Could Trigger Sharp Rise in UK Food Prices

Rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran are expected to drive up food costs in the UK within weeks, according to warnings from haulage firms and industry experts.

EconomicLogistics & Supply ChainNews
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