Buses could be driven by teenagers as government considers licensing changes
As a result of driver shortages, the government is seeking views on whether the current licensing restrictions for 18- and 19-year-old bus and coach drivers should be amended.

Will the success of Scotland’s’ bus network negatively impact their railways?
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has officially announced that Scotland’s buses will come back into public control, declaring that “it is time for Scotland to take the wheel for good.”

Manchester Airport accelerates expansion plans of third terminal
Manchester Airport, the third busiest airport in the UK with an estimated 32 million passengers per year, is planning on expanding its third terminal.

What issues will Great British Railways face in 2027?
The legal establishment of Great British Railways could be finalised by Christmas, but what will 2027 bring for the renationalised industry?

CILT(UK)’s Annual General Meeting 2026
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) invites eligible members to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026, which will be held online via Teams on Friday 4 December 2026 at 13:30.

CILT(UK) launches Member Roadshow with first regional event in East Midlands
CILT(UK) is proud to share the launch of our Shaping the Future Together: Chair & CEO Member Roadshow - bringing our leadership team directly to members to hear their views, discuss priorities and help shape the Institute’s future.

UK transport resilience strategy for the next decade revealed
The transport resilience strategy sets out the government’s approach to strengthening the resilience of the UK transport system over the next 5 to 10 years.

£30 million pledge described as an “insult” to the people of Wales
The Welsh Government has only received 3% of what they have requested from the Budget towards improving their railway.

Seasonal hiring down 43% as logistics roles top Christmas job list
The UK’s seasonal jobs market remains conservative, with seasonal job postings 43% below their 2018 level, according to new data from hiring platform Indeed.

Heathrow expansion could reroute major roads including the M25
Heathrow Airport has updated its expansion plans to build a third runway and increase the number of flights to more than 750,000 a year – but major travel routes are at risk of being rerouted.
