England’s best and worst roads revealed
The M27 has been named England’s worst motorway by drivers, as results from a new survey are released.
Heathrow’s expansion could risk thousands of jobs
An economic paper, published by the Department for Transport in June, has revealed that expanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from the West Midlands alone.
Could the UK be due to get another underground rail service?
Only four cities in the UK currently have underground transport systems – but could Cambridge become the fifth?
New carbon emission tax rules for importers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that from Friday 1 January 2027, businesses importing goods into the UK from the aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, and iron and steel sectors will need to keep records to comply with the new UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Gatwick airport runs out of water in unprecedented shortage
On Sunday 26 July, Gatwick airport was left without running water following a power outage at a local treatment works. The shortage meant that water fountains, toilets and handwashing facilities stopped working across both terminals, with many bars and restaurants forced to close.
CILT (UK) announces its Top 30 Logistics Service Providers for 2026
CILT (UK) has unveiled its Top 30 UK Logistics Service Providers for 2026, marking the ninth year of this prestigious annual ranking. The ranking celebrates organisations that are driving innovation, demonstrating progressive leadership and setting the standard for excellence across the logistics sector.
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.
Andy Burnham to 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.
