No way to track whether newly qualified HGV drivers can find work in the UK
The UK can count HGV test passes, licences and vacancies, but it still cannot say how many newly qualified drivers enter into paid work and remain there.
Are new food waste rules tackling the wrong issue?
Weekly household food waste collections are rolling out across the country, and soon all recycling firms will have to separate their food waste from general rubbish.
Board Trustee Director Elections 2026
Voting is now open for the CILT(UK) Board Trustee Director elections, giving members the opportunity to help shape the future leadership of the Institute.
Falcon Buses unveils its new fleet of electric buses at Brooklands Museum
Thirteen state-of-the-art vehicles set to hit the road in Surrey this month, supported by a major depot upgrade by VEV.
Holidaymakers warned to brace for higher costs, delays and new EU border system
With just under two weeks till the school holidays, sector experts are warning families and other passengers alike to expect increased uncertainty around international air travel this summer as global tensions, economic pressures, new EU border system and residual fuel price volatility continue to impact global aviation.
CILT (UK) comments on claims that accessible public transport could boost the UK economy by £176 billion
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) have revealed that the current public transport network is inaccessible for 2.8 million people across the country. They believe that by investing in the UK transport network, making it fully accessible for disabled passengers to commute to work, the economy could see a £176 billion rise.
Andy Burnham proposes higher business rates for warehouses to fund tax-cuts for high-streets
The potential upcoming Labour Party leader, Andy Burnham, has suggested that warehouses and major out-of-town developments should pay higher business rates in order to fund tax cuts for pubs and high-street businesses.
Bus and tram fare freeze extended into Autumn
The mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, and Transport for London (TfL) have announced that single bus and tram fares across London are to be frozen at £1.75 for another four months.
Rail trespassers tracked by drones in attempt to reduce delays
Network Rail has revealed that trespass is the number one reason for delays, with more than 1,100 incidents being reported in the last year – leading to 2,500 hours of delays for passengers.
CILT (UK) celebrates UK Logistics Week by attending the country’s largest industry event
CILT (UK) was delighted to return to Multimodal, the UK and Ireland’s leading supply chain and logistics event, at the NEC in Birmingham from Tuesday 30 June to Thursday 2 July.
