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13 January 2026

Government unveils new road safety strategy

The government has published its first road safety strategy in over a decade, setting a target to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads by 65% by 2035.

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13 January 2026

New Chairs announced for Network Rail and DFTO

Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines have been appointed to lead two key railway organisations as the industry undergoes significant restructuring.

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13 January 2026

35 under 35 submissions are now open for 2026

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT(UK)) is looking to recognise 35 logistics, transport and supply chain professionals as part of its prestigious annual initiative.

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12 January 2026

New traffic light grading system reveals how well councils fix potholes

Drivers across England are now able to see how well their local highway authority (LHA) is tackling potholes due to a new traffic light rating system.

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12 January 2026

Transport and logistics professionals recognised in King’s New Year Honours List

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) congratulates transport, logistics and supply chain professionals from across the sector who have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List for 2026.

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08 January 2026

What's been on? CILT(UK) Nations, Regions and Forums December Update

This December update highlights three recent CILT(UK) regional events: Scotland Region's celebration of the paddle steamer Waverley's 50 years in preservation, Staffordshire Region's webinar on cyber threats to UK supply chains, and South East Region's presentation on unusual underground brick structures in Sussex.

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06 January 2026

Rail sale returns with over 50% off millions of train tickets

Passengers across Britain will be able to purchase heavily discounted train tickets from 6 to 12 January 2026, as the Great British Rail Sale makes its fourth annual appearance.

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06 January 2026

DfT expands access to Connectivity Tool to support planning and sustainable development

The Department for Transport (DfT) has broadened access to its Connectivity Tool, a platform that scores locations across England and Wales on how well connected they are to essential services such as jobs, schools, healthcare, shops, and leisure.

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06 January 2026

Government invites views on crop-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The government has opened a call for evidence on the potential use of crop-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to better understand how crops could contribute to greener aviation.

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06 January 2026

Scotland to raise HGV speed limits on trunk roads

Transport Scotland has confirmed plans to increase speed limits for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 7.5 tonnes on the country’s trunk roads, bringing them in line with those in England and Wales.

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