With thousands of newly qualified drivers set to join the nation’s motorways this summer, National Highways and RED Driver Training are reminding motorists of the importance of staying safe around heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). August…

New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that the UK’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market shrank by 11.2% in the second quarter of 2025, with just 10,185 new registrations recorded.…

Heathrow Airport has formally submitted its plans for a third runway to the government, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander set to review the proposal. The next stage will see a public consultation on the national…

From early 2026, learner drivers in the UK will be tested on vital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills as part of the car and motorcycle theory exam. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) hopes the…

New research reveals that the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) among commercial fleets remains sluggish - particularly in the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector. A survey conducted by Direct Commercial Limited (DCL) found only 13%…

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening compliance among light goods vehicle (LGV) operators over the next year. With a growing number of serious incidents involving LGVs,…

Amazon is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence, using the technology to enhance customer experiences and support its ambition to become net zero by 2040. CEO Andy Jassy described AI advancements as transformative,…

Haulage operators have hit back at recent criticism from HGV drivers who accused them of underpaying and fuelling job shortages through “greed”. The backlash follows claims from some drivers that low wages are discouraging new…

On 17 July 2025, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London to sign a landmark treaty—the first formal agreement between the UK and Germany since the Second World War. While…