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20 October 2026

HGV drivers’ jobs put at risk due to DVLA delay

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) take an average of 62.3 working days, almost three months, to decide driving licence applications that involve a medical condition.

Skills & EducationFreight ForwardingNews + 2 more
DVLA Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency Letter
20 October 2026

New protections for disabled aviation passengers in the UK

Disabled passengers will soon benefit from increased protection when travelling by air, with new measures aimed at preventing damage to wheelchairs, improving staff training and making assistance at airports more accessible.

Policy & GovernmentAviationNews + 1 more
A Disabled Passenger Travelling In Wheelchair At An Airport
20 October 2026

UK city rated as one of the best in the world for public transport

A city in the UK has been named in the top 5 best cities across the world for public transport - the only location in Great Britain to be shortlisted.

Projects & PeopleTransport PlanningNews + 3 more
An Edinburgh Tram Coming From Princes Street
20 October 2026

Oil shipment stalls as ship attacks reach record high near Hormuz

The number of ships that have reported being attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz has hit a record high, with twelve vessels attacked between Monday 5 and Sunday 11 October alone.

EconomicLogistics & Supply ChainNews + 2 more
A Ship Waiting In The Strait Of Hormuz
20 October 2026

Rising homelessness puts new pressures on public transport with action needed as winter approaches

As winter approaches, the public transport sector is calling for greater support for public transport staff dealing with the growing impact of homelessness across the network.

Policy & GovernmentTransport PlanningPress releases + 3 more
People Waiting At A London Bus Stop At Night Time.
16 October 2026

CILT(UK)’s West Midlands conference puts practical innovation at the heart of supply chain performance

CILT(UK)’s West Midlands conference puts practical innovation at the heart of supply chain performance

CILT(UK) newsLogistics & Supply ChainPress releases + 1 more
West Midlands Conference (1)
15 October 2026

Paul Trudgian Ltd Introduces PTL Co as its New Trading Brand

Supply chain and logistics consultancy Paul Trudgian Ltd has launched PTL Co as its new trading brand, reflecting the evolution of the business and providing a platform for its future development.

Sustainability & EnvironmentLogistics & Supply ChainPartner News
PTL Co news
14 October 2026

CILT(UK) leadership team hit the road to meet members up and down the country

Anna-Jane Hunter, Chair of CILT(UK), and Helen Hardy, CEO, will visit regions across the UK over the next six months to hear directly from members and discuss the future of the Institute as part of the CILT (UK) Roadshow.

CILT(UK) newsLogistics & Supply ChainPress releases + 3 more
Roadshow
13 October 2026

Transport Secretary sets out the plan for Great British Railways

Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, notified the House of Commons on Monday 12 October of the Great British Railways (GBR) rolling stock and infrastructure strategy.

Policy & GovernmentRailNews + 3 more
UK Government'S Re Nationalised Rail Company GBR Rail With A Railway Worker
13 October 2026

Birmingham Airport unveils £2 billion investment with a goal of 30 million passengers

Birmingham Airport has announced a £2 billion draft Master Plan to take the airport to a capacity of 30 million passengers, generating an additional £3.6 billion gross value added for the West Midlands region and creating over 50,000 new jobs with 3,800 on site at the Airport.

EconomicAviationNews + 2 more
People Outside The Terminal Building At Birmingham International Airport

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