CPR Training to Become Part of UK Driving Theory Test
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025 16:34
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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…
HGV Fleets Slow to Embrace EV Shift, Brokers Report
Date: Thursday, 07 August 2025 16:25
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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%…
DVSA Tightens Oversight on Light Goods Vehicles to Tackle Rising Risks
Date: Thursday, 07 August 2025 16:24
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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 Expands AI Capabilities to Boost Innovation and Sustainability
Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:15
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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,…
Hauliers Push Back Against Driver Pay Criticism Amid Cost Pressures
Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 14:10
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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…
UK and Germany Sign Historic Pact Focused on Defence, Trade and Innovation
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 16:42
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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…
Nissan Unveils UK’s First Shared Charging Hub for Electric HGV Fleet
Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 16:41
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In a landmark move for the UK automotive sector, Nissan has launched the country’s first private, shared charging facility dedicated to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs). Located at the Sunderland plant, the £1.4 million project…
UK Driving Jobs Facing Critical Shortages Amid EV Boom and Industry Shift
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025 16:38
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As the UK’s automotive sector—now worth around £100 billion—moves towards electrification, new research highlights a looming crisis in key driving roles. While government targets push for 80% electric vehicle (EV) production by 2030, a major…
New £2m Fund Aims to Drive Green HGV Transition in Scotland
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025 16:37
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The Scottish Government has unveiled a £2 million fund to accelerate the shift towards low-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). The 2025–26 HGV Market Readiness Fund is designed to support collaboration across the freight sector –…
