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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Warning over HGV driver shortage raises fears of major disruption to UK businesses
A leading logistics training provider has warned that the UK could face a severe shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers, potentially threatening business operations and supply chains across the country.
More than half of new transport firms collapse amid industry pressures
New data reveals that over 50% of transport companies set up in the past five years are no longer operating, highlighting significant instability across the sector.
Goldman Sachs says Iran war oil shock unlikely to trigger global supply chain crisis
Goldman Sachs has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict is driving a sharp surge in oil prices, but is unlikely to cause a wider global supply chain crisis similar to the disruptions seen during the pandemic.
Delay Repay overhaul aims to simplify rail compensation under Great British Railways
The UK government has announced reforms to the rail compensation system designed to make it easier for passengers to claim money back for delayed journeys.
AI Becoming a Growing Influence on How Younger Consumers Shop Online
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in how younger consumers in the UK discover products online, according to new research from Whistl.
