In an innovative effort to address reckless driving, Lincolnshire is set to equip 100 HGVs and coaches with dashcams as part of Operation Journey, a £45,000 initiative aimed at enhancing road safety. Captured footage of driving violations will be submitted to Lincolnshire Police's website, potentially leading to enforcement actions by the police.

The primary goal of this initiative is to reduce the incidents of fatalities and serious injuries on Lincolnshire's roads, with a focus on high-risk travel routes. The project is funded by the government, facilitated through Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones, and includes additional resources for the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership to analyse the submitted video evidence.

Lincolnshire Police's previous strategies have included the use of unmarked HGVs to detect and deter unsafe driving behaviours. Commissioner Marc Jones emphasises that the intention behind Operation Journey is to promote safer driving practices and prevent accidents, rather than simply issuing fines. Depending on its effectiveness, there's potential for expanding the program to include other motorists and even the general public.

London Gatwick Airport has announced a significant reduction in carbon emissions, achieving a 90% decrease by switching its diesel vehicle fleet to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). This move has led to an annual carbon saving of over 950 tonnes.

Derived primarily from recycled cooking oils, HVO fuel dramatically lowers greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% and reduces air particulates by 85%. As a cleaner alternative to traditional diesel, HVO is nearly devoid of impurities and offers cleaner combustion. It has the potential to decrease other emissions like Carbon Monoxide, with the extent of reduction varying based on the engine type and how it's used.

The airport's initiative includes transitioning all 300 of its diesel vehicles, which constitute 85% of its total fleet, to HVO. These vehicles will use HVO until they are phased out in favour of electric vehicles, aligning with Gatwick's Decade of Change Sustainability Program. After thorough testing, Gatwick found that HVO does not compromise vehicle performance. This ensures that essential vehicles, such as fire engines, maintain their operational efficiency, including the ability to reach any part of the airfield within three minutes in emergencies.

Gatwick is committed to further reducing its carbon footprint by investing over £250 million in low carbon alternatives for its entire operations, enhancing energy efficiency, and increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources, including on-site solar power, while sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy.

Morrisons is embarking on a reorganisation of its logistics sector, potentially impacting about 300 jobs. This overhaul affects its seven in-house distribution centres, consolidating leadership into single operation manager positions and reducing certain managerial roles in both its ambient and chilled supply chains, as well as canteen team coordinators.

The supermarket has informed employees that positions such as warehouse managers, team leaders, and HR advisors are under review for redundancy, with decisions based on interviews, conduct, and performance metrics. The consultation process, set to finalise by April 21st, promises alternative job options where feasible, excluding the third-party managed Bellshill site from these changes.

Furthermore, the company plans to abandon the four-day workweek model for the majority of its warehouse and logistics staff. From April 22nd, workers are expected to adopt a five-day schedule, working eight-hour shifts, including Saturdays.

A spokesperson for Morrisons conveyed that this restructuring is part of the company's broader strategy to streamline and expedite operations. By reorganising the logistics teams at seven sites, Morrisons aims to create a leaner, more agile structure that better supports its stores throughout the week.

In a significant boost to the UK automotive industry, Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, has revealed plans to commence the production of electric vans at its Luton factory next year. This strategic move not only secures the future of 1,500 jobs at the site but also marks a pivotal step towards sustainable manufacturing within the sector.

The decision comes after Stellantis previously warned that it might close its UK operations if tariffs were introduced on UK-EU exports. However, a last-ditch agreement between Westminster and Brussels has facilitated this new investment, ensuring the Luton plant's operational continuity.

The Luton facility is set to produce up to 100,000 medium-sized electric vans annually. This production line will focus primarily on right-hand-drive vans for the UK market, including popular models such as the Vauxhall Vivaro, Peugeot e-Expert, Citroën ë-Dispatch, and Fiat E-Scudo. While these models share near-identical designs, their sales strategies are tailored to different national markets.

This announcement follows Stellantis' commencement of electric van production at its Ellesmere Port factory in Cheshire. The shift from manufacturing passenger cars to commercial vans at Ellesmere Port was a strategic move that prevented the facility's closure, highlighting Stellantis' commitment to adapting its operations in line with evolving market demands and environmental considerations.