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09 June 2026

6-hour delays predicted for British travellers this summer

Millions of British travellers heading abroad this summer are being warned to prepare for major delays, with some experts predicting airport queues could reach six hour lengths due to the new European border control rules.

Projects & PeopleAviationNews
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09 June 2026

New Civil Aviation Bill pledges to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

The governments new Civil Aviation Bill claims to support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK.

Policy & GovernmentAviationNews
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09 June 2026

Only 4 in 10 operators feel confident to survive rising fuel prices

The Road Haul Association (RHA) has warned that only 4 in 10 operators (39%) are confident of surviving as fuel prices soar.

EconomicFreight ForwardingNews + 1 more
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09 June 2026

Could insurance be affecting the HGV driver shortage?

A new report has challenged UK fleet insurers to publish the data behind the two-year experience rule that keeps many newly qualified HGV drivers out of work.

EconomicLogistics & Supply ChainNews + 1 more
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09 June 2026

Mayor admits that London won’t hit their 2030 net-zero target

The mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has acknowledged that London will not reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, and has urged ministers to hand him greater control over energy policy.

Policy & GovernmentBus & CoachNews + 3 more
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09 June 2026

‘Oyster card for the north’ to introduce savings for commuters

A proposed travel card for the north of England, based on the model for London’s Oyster system, could save commuters up to £276 a year, according to thinktank data.

Technology & InnovationBus & CoachNews + 3 more
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04 June 2026

Descartes Showcases AI-Enabled Fleet and Last-Mile Innovations at Road Transport Expo 2026

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is showcasing its latest artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled fleet, routing, telematics and customer engagement innovations at the Road Transport Expo (RTX), taking place June 30 – 2nd July at the NAEC, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.

Events & conferencesFreight ForwardingPartner News + 1 more
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03 June 2026

Bus Safety Standard unveiled by TfL to make London buses safer for the next-generation

Following the first phase of the Bus Safety Standard, which influenced national and international regulations, the second phase has been released - setting out new long-term safety requirements for buses entering service up to 2033.

Policy & GovernmentBus & CoachNews + 1 more
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02 June 2026

CILT(UK) responds to the “Young People and Work: Interim Report”

New Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures estimate that more than one million young people (13.5%) are now not in education, employment or training (NEET) — the first time this figure has exceeded one million since 2013.

CILT(UK) newsDefencePress releases + 11 more
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02 June 2026

AI-Powered System Could Help Reduce Train Overcrowding

A new artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system designed to track passenger numbers in real time could help reduce overcrowding on UK trains and improve the passenger experience.

Technology & InnovationRailNews + 1 more
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