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01 September 2026

Urban logistics hubs part of London’s growth strategy

The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has included urban logistics hubs, last-mile distribution sites and rail and water freight facilities in London’s long-term growth strategy.

Projects & PeopleOperations ManagementNews + 1 more
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01 September 2026

Prime Minister agrees to pay rises for train drivers following threat of strike action

Andy Burnham has agreed to give train drivers on the frequently used line from London to Manchester an above-inflation pay rise of 3.6% - avoiding strikes that could have caused delays for thousands of commuters.

EconomicRailNews + 2 more
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01 September 2026

£1.7 million traffic project for safe and healthy streets

New road upgrades and traffic control measures are being implemented in north London in order to prevent collisions and cut air pollution by reducing car use in favour of promoting active travel.

Projects & PeopleTransport PlanningNews + 2 more
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26 August 2026

SME fleet analysis support in Scotland

The Scottish Government’s SME Fleet Analysis Support Scheme 2026/27 is offering up to £15,000 per fleet to support small and medium-sized HGV operators in Scotland to better understand how their operations can transition towards zero emission vehicles.

Policy & GovernmentFreight ForwardingNews + 2 more
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26 August 2026

The impact of El Niño on international supply chains

Panama Canal's operator is due to cut the number of vessels passing through due to low rainfall caused by El Niño.

Sustainability & EnvironmentLogistics & Supply ChainNews + 1 more
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26 August 2026

Andy Burnham brings buses under public control in West Midlands

No 10 North and the West Midlands Combined Authority have joined forces to save local bus services in private hands that were at risk of vanishing.

Policy & GovernmentBus & CoachNews
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26 August 2026

Will we soon see 18-year-old train drivers?

As students consider their next steps after receiving their GCSE results last week, a new option available to them is a career as a train driver thanks to government reforms.

Skills & EducationRailNews + 1 more
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24 August 2026

Remembering Lord Peter Snape

We were saddened to hear of the death of Lord Peter Snape of Wednesbury, a long-serving MP who recently passed away at the age of 84.

Projects & PeopleTransport PlanningNews + 1 more
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24 August 2026

CILT(UK) supports new aviation conference: AIR

CILT(UK) is proud to be a launch supporter for AIR - a brand new, free-to-attend, event from the award-winning organiser Meetings of Minds.

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21 August 2026

Welcome to Rebecca Fox, our newly appointed Director of Membership and Communities

Rebecca's priorities are to drive the value and growth of membership and chartership across all parts of the profession and career stages; become a trusted partner to more public and private sector employers; and to advance and showcase the profession through our communities and events.

CILT(UK) newsAviationPress releases + 6 more
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