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31 March 2026

Government invests £27 billion towards the renewal of ageing English roads

The U.K Government has announced that their Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) will be funding major development schemes over the next 5 years to improve and future-proof England’s roads.

Policy & GovernmentTransport PlanningNews
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31 March 2026

Britain’s railway is on track to becoming the first to implement quantum navigation technology

Britain’s railway is moving forward with its development of quantum inertial navigation technologies which are designed to measure train positions with extreme accuracy, improving the railway for passengers and freight.

Technology & InnovationRailNews
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30 March 2026

Focus Pride edition shortlisted at PPA Awards

CILT(UK)'s first-ever LGBTQ+ edition recognised in Diversity and Inclusion category

CILT(UK) newsActive TravelPress releases + 9 more
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24 March 2026

CILT (UK) Podcast Episode 2 Explores Future Skills

CILT (UK) is pleased to announce the release of the second episode of its podcast series, focusing on the future of skills and workforce challenges across the UK’s transport and logistics sector.

CILT(UK) newsLogistics & Supply ChainPress releases + 9 more
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24 March 2026

UK Warehouse Shortage Costs 140,000 Jobs and £9.7bn in Lost Growth

A severe and long-running shortage of industrial and logistics space has cost the UK around 140,000 jobs and £9.7bn in economic output since 2010, according to new analysis by property firm Savills.

EconomicLogistics & Supply ChainNews
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24 March 2026

Hauliers Warn Iran War Fuel Surge Could Trigger Sharp Rise in UK Food Prices

Rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran are expected to drive up food costs in the UK within weeks, according to warnings from haulage firms and industry experts.

EconomicLogistics & Supply ChainNews
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24 March 2026

Gang Using Fake IDs to Work as Delivery Drivers Broken Up in Police Raid

A gang of migrants accused of using false identities to work illegally as delivery drivers has been dismantled following a police and immigration enforcement operation in south London.

Policy & GovernmentLogistics & Supply ChainNews + 1 more
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24 March 2026

Bus Drivers Face Exhaustion and Unsafe Conditions, Investigation Reveals

An investigation by ITV News has exposed serious concerns about working conditions faced by bus drivers across London, highlighting the impact of long hours, fatigue, and limited access to basic facilities.

Projects & PeopleBus & CoachNews
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24 March 2026

HS2 May Run Slower Than Planned as Government Seeks to Cut Costs and Delays

Plans for the UK’s high-speed rail project HS2 could see trains running slower than originally intended in an effort to reduce rising costs and delays.

Policy & GovernmentRailNews + 1 more
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17 March 2026

CILT (UK) Relaunches ‘One Defence Forum’ to Strengthen Professional Dialogue in Defence Logistics

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT(UK)) has announced the strategic relaunch of its Defence Forum, now renamed the One Defence Forum.

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