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18 February 2026

Heathrow raises sustainable aviation fuel target for fifth consecutive year

Heathrow Airport has announced it is increasing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme for 2026, setting a new target of 5.6% SAF uplift, 2% above the UK Government's mandatory requirement of 3.6%.

Sustainability & EnvironmentAviationNews
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18 February 2026

TfL trials new bus shelter designs across London

Transport for London (TfL) has begun a 12-month trial of new bus shelter designs at 27 locations across London, aimed at improving accessibility, safety and passenger experience.

Projects & PeopleBus & CoachNews
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18 February 2026

Welsh rail network set for major expansion with seven new stations

The UK and Welsh Governments have jointly announced a long-term commitment to transform Wales' rail network, including the construction of seven new stations and a funding package understood to total up to £14 billion across a pipeline of future projects.

Policy & GovernmentRailNews
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18 February 2026

Electric vehicle batteries explored as backup power for disabled households

Motability Operations has been named as a delivery partner on Power Wheels, an Ofgem-funded innovation project examining how electric vehicle (EV) batteries could support disabled and medically dependent households during power outages.

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18 February 2026

Important message for hauliers with UK Visitor Visa

The UK is moving to a fully digital immigration system. Physical documents such as visitor‑visa vignette stickers are being replaced with eVisas. This strengthens security, reduces dependency on paper documents and enables carriers across all modes to complete automated checks against Home Office records, improving the travel experience.

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16 February 2026

Planning permission granted to ‘futureproof’ Liverpool Street Station

Network Rail has confirmed planning permission has been granted to “futureproof” Liverpool Street station following an application that was submitted last May to the Planning Committee of the City of London.

Projects & PeopleRailNews + 1 more
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11 February 2026

CILT(UK) launches Women in Supply Chain & Transport event

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) is proud to announce its Women in Supply Chain & Transport event, taking place on Thursday 5 March at CEVA-EMG, East Midlands.

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10 February 2026

Free Bus Pass age rises to 67 in England from April

As Reported in the Mirror online, The Department for Transport has announced that from April, the qualifying age for free bus passes in England will increase from 66 to 67, aligning with changes to the State Pension age.

Policy & GovernmentBus & CoachNews
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10 February 2026

Train driver age to be lowered to 18 to tackle workforce shortage

The government has announced that it will be lowering the legal age to be a train driver from 20 to 18, initiating new opportunities for school leavers.

Policy & GovernmentRailNews
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06 February 2026

Accelerated tech adoption in logistics

In today’s evolving and dynamic logistics landscape, the question for businesses is no longer if they should adopt new technologies but rather how quickly and effectively they can implement the right technology solutions. We are witnessing an unprecedented acceleration in technology adoption across the sector, driven by changing customer expectations for speed, varied services and low costs, set against a challenging economic backdrop.

Technology & InnovationLogistics & Supply ChainNews
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