Coronavirus: First UK airport coronavirus testing begins
Passengers flying from Heathrow to Hong Kong are the first to have the option of paying for a rapid Covid test before checking in.The test will cost £80 and the…
HS2 will enable growth in rail freight usage at UK ports
HS2 Ltd has released a new video highlighting how the additional capacity HS2 will create on Britain’s existing rail network will benefit UK ports and distribution centres that use rail freight for…
Update on heavy vehicle test exemptions
Vehicles and trailers with MOTs up to March 2021 are getting exemptions.Have I got an exemption?Eligible vehicles and trailers with November and December 2020 test dates (except first test vehicles)…
Homeworkers
COVID-19 Lone working without supervision Protect home workers Homeworkers As an employer, you have the same health and safety responsibilities for home workers as for any other workers. When someone…
Prime Minister announces new COVID Alert Levels
The Prime Minister has set out how the government will further simplify and standardise local rules by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels in England.Addressing MPs…
Senior Traffic Commissioner’s statutory documents updated
The Senior Traffic Commissioner's statutory documents have been refreshed and updated. The most substantial update is to Statutory document 6 - vocational driver conduct.Vocational driver conduct consultationThis update follows a consultation…
Palletways UK launches industry-first palletised freight product for home deliveries
Palletways UK has launched the industry’s first palletised freight product specifically for home deliveries. The new Pallets to Consumers (P2C) service is for companies who sell directly to the end consumer…
Consultation launched to deliver stronger links between HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail
A public consultation to deliver stronger links between HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail has been launched by the Department for Transport.The HS2 Phase 2b Western Leg Design Refinement Consultation will…
Rail industry and charities join forces to tackle street homelessness
Andrew Haines, Chief Executive, Network Rail, was joined by transport secretary Grant Shapps and British Transport Police assistant chief constable Charlie Doyle to sign the first pan-industry homelessness charter at London Paddington station…
DVLA online services: quick and easy for you
Customers now have more DVLA online services to choose from than ever before.Published 17 September 2020From:Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Did you know that you can now change the address on…