Transport professionals plan for the future at the 23rd Annual Transport Practitioners’ Meeting
PTRC’s Annual Transport Practitioners’ Meeting 2026 was held on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th July at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Will the new prime minister cap bus fares at £2?
Andy Burnham, the new prime minister of the UK, wants to introduce a £2 cap on bus fares across the country if the public purse allows, according to his allies.
Surge in US tariff refunds following Supreme Court ruling
The US government has refunded more than $81 billion (£60.5 billion) in tariffs to businesses since October, a major difference from the $5 billion during the same period a year earlier.
Network Rail issues steam train ban due to wildfire fears
Network Rail has introduced a nationwide ban on all steam trains due to health and safety concerns amid the UK's ongoing heatwave.
Why are the fuel prices in the UK on the rise again?
UK fuel prices are back on the rise following the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.
£33.4 million investment to crack down on fare evasion
As part of the government’s rail reforms, new ticket gates will be installed at stations and platforms across England, targeting frequent fare dodging locations to crack down on deliberate ticketless travel.
London has been overtaken by Shanghai in shipping hub rankings
Shanghai has overtaken London, becoming the world’s second-ranked international shipping centre, according to the latest Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index.
12-hour long queues predicted at Dover due to EES checks
The UK Government is imploring French border authorities to relax Entry/Exit System checks as summer traffic threatens to overwhelm Dover and the Channel Tunnel - with MPs warning that freight could become trapped in queues lasting up to 12 hours.
Yusen Logistics Opens European Regional Headquarters in Antwerp
Yusen Logistics has officially opened its new European regional headquarters, Yusen Logistics Global Management (Europe) N.V. (YLGM-EUR), in Antwerp, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the European market and establishing a central base in one of Europe’s leading logistics hubs.
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.
