Brexit
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Van News 31 Mar 2022O-licence: Fleets operating LGVs in Europe urged to apply now
UK fleets operating LGVs internationally are being reminded that they will fall under operator licensing rules for the first time from May 21.
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Truck News 23 Aug 2021Driver shortage: Trade groups urge Government to grant EU work visas
Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium is urging the Government to reconsider its decision not to grant temporary work visas to drivers from the EU.
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Truck News 21 Apr 2021Traffic management measures in Kent stood down
Hauliers no longer need a Kent Access Permit to travel between the UK and the EU, Government says.
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Latest News 22 Feb 2021EU law requiring insurance for vehicles on private land scrapped
The UK Government will scrap a new EU law requiring vehicles such as fork-lifts, golf buggies and quad bikes to be insured like a car or van.
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Truck News 12 Jan 2021Brexit: Delays at ports and paperwork top concerns for hauliers
Increased waiting times at the border and time spent in admin in preparation to cross the border are amidst the top concerns for hauliers following the Brexit deal, a study by the Haulage Exchange has found.
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Latest News 17 Dec 2020
Brexit to put pressure on logistics skills gap
An underlying skills shortage is going to be severely impacted by Brexit, according to a new research from Logistics UK.
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Truck News 23 Oct 2020
Government to establish internal border in Kent as part of Brexit plans
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that all heavy goods vehicles (HGV) using the Short Straits channel crossings will need a permit to enter Kent.
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Truck News 2 Oct 2020
Daf makes truck pricing pledge ahead of Brexit
Daf Trucks has pledged that prices on all new UK orders for LF, CF and XF vehicles will remain secured for vehicles built by the end of February 2021.
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Latest News 3 Sep 2020Lack of pace in Brexit preparations threatens supply chain, warns Logistics UK
The UK’s interconnected supply chain could be put at risk due to a lack of pace in some government Brexit preparations, warns Logistics UK.
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Latest News 30 Mar 2020New immigration system a 'hammer blow' for fleets
The commercial fleet industry is warning that a new points-based immigration system could bring the supply chain to a grinding halt.
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Latest News 26 Mar 2020
FTA and RHA call for Brexit transition extension
An extension to the Brexit transition period is essential as the country deals with the coronavirus crisis, claim two of the industry’s leading trade bodies.
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Latest News 13 Mar 2020Driver shortage expected to increase in Europe
According to research from IRU, the European road transport sector will face a 13% increase in driver shortage this year (2020).
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Latest News 10 Mar 2020
Fiscal incentives 'needed now' for Brexit transition
Fiscal incentives to support transport businesses and promote investment are vital as the UK navigates the uncertain Brexit transition period, says Menzies LLP.
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Truck News 30 Jan 2020
Brexit may reform HGV ownership models, says Dawsongroup
Dawsongroup is predicting substantial growth in the rental and leasing sector post-Brexit, with the haulage industry potentially overturning long-held traditional positions on ownership.
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Latest News 16 Dec 2019
Fleets warned about ‘no deal’ Brexit after Tory win
FTA is warning that without the passing of the Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament, the risk of a ‘no deal’ departure remains.
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Latest News 28 Oct 2019
Key road and air Brexit contingency measures extended by EU
The EU has approved the extension of two contingency measures to maintain road haulage and air connectivity, by another seven months, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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Truck News 17 Oct 2019
Five steps companies can take to ‘Get Ready for Brexit’
The Government has suggested five things parcel delivery and logistics companies can do now to get ready for the UK leaving the EU on October 31.
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Truck News 14 Oct 2019
No-deal Brexit truck tariffs revised to 16%
The Government has revised the tariff rates that will be applied to trucks purchased from outside the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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Truck News 11 Sep 2019
Government launches Brexit campaign for hauliers
£8m scheme aims to establish 150 pop-up advice centres across 10 countries, with messaging supported by a billboard and media advertising campaign.
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Latest News 19 Aug 2019
FTA hits out at Government over no-deal Brexit planning
FTA has criticised the Government for not sharing potential Brexit no-deal scenarios with the logistics industry after they were leaked over the weekend.
