Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out his vision to build back better from coronavirus (COVID-19) by boosting transport connectivity across and between the whole of the UK, as part of ambitions to level up across the country. The government will also consult on cutting Air Passenger Duty (APD) on internal UK flights and will commit…
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New research released estimates nearly 6.5 million jobs in the UK are supported by exports. Commissioned by the Department for International Trade and carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, it lifts the lid on the value of exporting-led jobs to the UK economy and helps inform the discussion…
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Innovative ideas for zero-emission vehicles could benefit from a share of £20 million in funding announced. The government is launching a research and development competition, open to some of the most promising electric vehicle technology innovations. This could include zero emission emergency vehicles, charging technology or EV battery recycling. Video about the £20 million research…
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The government has announced that it will provide £4.3 million to fund a vital flight route between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted. The route, which is jointly funded by the Department for Transport and the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy, provides critical connectivity from the north-west of Northern Ireland to the capital,…
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A new collaboration between the biggest commercial vessel operator on the Thames, GPS Marine and Green Biofuels, the UK’s leading provider of clean advanced fuel GreenD+, will help reduce London’s carbon emissions, improve local air quality, and boost the Thames’ drive to clean up and reduce pollution. GPS Marine and Green Biofuels commenced their partnership…
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The HSE reported that more 28 million working days were lost because of illness or non-fatal workplace accidents in 2018/19. Of these, slips, trips or falls on the same level accounted for 29% of days lost, while almost six million (20%) days were lost as a result as handling, lifting or carrying accidents. It’s expected…
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The UK’s leading intermodal transport operator, Maritime Transport Ltd. (Maritime), is delighted to unveil 25 newly-liveried tractor units in recognition of the incredible work carried out by the NHS, and the valuable contribution key workers across many sectors have made during the pandemic. The newly-acquired vehicles, comprising state-of-the-art Scania’s and Volvo’s, have been emblazoned with…
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Yesterday (International Women’s Day), parliamentarians from across the political spectrum called on government and the transport industry to challenge macho behaviours and culture in the transport workplace, following the publication of new research by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport and the industry group, Women in Transport. The survey of 567 transport…
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Virtual Event on March 23rd, 4PM CET Smart Factory Lab brings together business experts, partners, inspirational thought leaders and our most forward-looking customers. They will share their view and knowledge on Industry 4.0, with a special focus on the relationships between analogue and digital, humans and machines, hardware and software, people and processes as we…
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Alstom, a provider of the widest range of smart solutions in the UK rail market, has renewed and expanded its contract for a further three years with Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business. Under the new contract, Wincanton will extend the breadth of services which it offers Alstom, through the creation…
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