HGV ‘road tax’ 12-month holiday sees VED cut to £1

Many haulage firms will have their vehicle tax bills slashed to just £1 in a move aimed at keeping transport costs down, writes Carol Millett. The government has announced that, until 30 June 2027, most HGVs will qualify for a temporary reduced vehicle tax rate of £1...

Logistics UK urges government to cut Brexit trade friction

Government needs to speed up efforts to reduce post-Brexit trade barriers, Logistics UK has argued after holding meetings in Brussels with UK diplomats and European industry representatives, writes Carol Millett. Chief executive Ben Fletcher met Caroline Read, deputy...

Gregory profits hit by soaring truck costs, wage pressures and operational challenges

Rising costs for fleet replacement, higher employment taxes and operational challenges contributed to Gregory Trading Holdings posting a drop in annual profits despite higher turnover, writes Carol Millett. The Devon-based logistics group includes Gregory...

Asset Alliance Group delivers first-time for W&H Leslie (Aberdeen)

Haulier W&H Leslie (Aberdeen) has added a new DAF XG+ to its fleet in its first hire-purchase deal with Asset Alliance Group, writes Peter Brown. Operating from Kintore, west of Aberdeen, the haulier's trucks serve as a home away from home for its drivers as they...

Haulier strengthens compliance and maintenance management with AssetGo

New fleet management and compliance software has helped agricultural, and haulage family-run business WJ & J Green improve fleet compliance, maintenance oversight and operational visibility, reports Peter Brown. The fleet management and compliance software from...

Financial boost for Driver Hire

Driver Hire has secured a group-wide refinancing agreement with Virgin Money that will strengthen the company's financial position and support future investment, writes Peter Brown. The deal between Specialist People Services (SPS), the parent company of Driver Hire,...

Food for thought as Brakes staff ballot over strike action

More than 350 staff at Brakes in Motherwell are being balloted over industrial action in a pay dispute, writes Peter Brown. The strike ballot involves warehouse workers, hygiene staff and distribution drivers. Brakes, which delivers meals to restaurants, prisons and...

Boss jailed for issuing bogus HGV medical certificates

The director of a company that issued thousands of fake medical certificates for HGV applications has been jailed having been convicted of fraud, writes Peter Brown. Andrew Eburne was the director of Doctors on Wheels and was found guilty of being responsible for...

Malcolm Group sweep up with new Street King 660 from Aebi Schmidt

Logistics company Malcolm Group has added a Street King 660 truck-mounted sweeper from Aebi Schmidt UK to its sweeper fleet to clean up around construction sites and warehousing operations, writes Peter Brown. The firm operates in road haulage, rail freight,...

Process begins for HGV speed limit changes in Scotland

The Scottish Government has started the process of implementing the new HGV speed limits, writes Kevin Swallow. Last year, a consultation overwhelmingly endorsed raising HGV speed limits from 40mph to 50mph on single carriageways and from 50mph to 60mph on dual...

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Transport News January 2026

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HGV ‘road tax’ 12-month holiday sees VED cut to £1

HGV ‘road tax’ 12-month holiday sees VED cut to £1

Many haulage firms will have their vehicle tax bills slashed to just £1 in a move aimed at keeping transport costs down, writes Carol Millett. The government has announced that, until 30 June 2027, most HGVs will qualify for a temporary reduced vehicle tax rate of £1...

Food for thought as Brakes staff ballot over strike action

Food for thought as Brakes staff ballot over strike action

More than 350 staff at Brakes in Motherwell are being balloted over industrial action in a pay dispute, writes Peter Brown. The strike ballot involves warehouse workers, hygiene staff and distribution drivers. Brakes, which delivers meals to restaurants, prisons and...

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Logistics UK urges government to cut Brexit trade friction

Logistics UK urges government to cut Brexit trade friction

Government needs to speed up efforts to reduce post-Brexit trade barriers, Logistics UK has argued after holding meetings in Brussels with UK diplomats and European industry representatives, writes Carol Millett. Chief executive Ben Fletcher met Caroline Read, deputy...

Financial boost for Driver Hire

Financial boost for Driver Hire

Driver Hire has secured a group-wide refinancing agreement with Virgin Money that will strengthen the company's financial position and support future investment, writes Peter Brown. The deal between Specialist People Services (SPS), the parent company of Driver Hire,...

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