TAG
Transport
Government accused of ‘betrayal of promises’ over HS2 as the North has been ‘completely sold out’
The government has been accused of “betrayal” over the revised HS2 plan in the northern England and the Midlands. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the £96bn Integrated Rail Plan (IRP)… The post Government accused of ‘betrayal of promises’ over HS2 as the North has been ‘completely sold out’ appeared first on London Business News |…
‘He’s completely sold us out’ – Commons anger over scrapped HS2 plans
Politics -
Grant Shapps faced discontent in the Commons over the government’s plans to scrap the eastern leg of HS2 between Leeds and the East Midlands. Announcing £96 billion of new funding, the transport secretary said: “The HS2 track would not have reached the East Midlands and the North until the early 2040s.” Clearly, a rethink was…
Shapps says scrapping eastern HS2 leg will help North ‘rival London & South East’
Politics -
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has officially confirmed that the eastern leg of HS2 planned between Leeds and the East Midlands, will be scrapped. He said the original plans “clearly needed a rethink”, having initially forecasted to have reached the East Midlands and North by the 2040s, and would not have served the East Midlands’ main…
Shortage of HGV drivers has impacted retailers and manufacturers which is just the tip of the iceberg
The current shortage of trained HGV drivers has impacted on retailers and manufacturers across the UK. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Vacancies at all levels of retail… The post Shortage of HGV drivers has impacted retailers and manufacturers which is just the tip of the iceberg appeared first on London Business News…
Night Tube drivers set to stage a series of strikes from November to December
London Underground Night Tube drivers are to stage a series of strikes in a row over staffing numbers. The RMT union have told thousands of their members not to work… The post Night Tube drivers set to stage a series of strikes from November to December appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Private equity firm acquires £4m haulage and logistics company
Winch & Co today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Eclipse Distribution, a haulage and logistics business based in Loughborough, founded in 1989. Winch & Co, a boutique… The post Private equity firm acquires £4m haulage and logistics company appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Bus fares have risen above inflation by 1.7% in the year to March
In the year to March, the Department for Transport (DfT) said bus fares in England have risen by 1.7% and passengers are being hit with above inflation fares. The Consumer… The post Bus fares have risen above inflation by 1.7% in the year to March appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Visa changes welcome news for UK skills shortages, but more is needed
News of amends to visa and immigration requirements for HGV drivers and the introduction of Scale Up Visas is positive news for employers struggling with skills shortages, but shouldn’t be… The post Visa changes welcome news for UK skills shortages, but more is needed appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Expert say Budget ‘buries the hatchet’ between supply chain companies and government
The home delivery company ParcelHero says supply chain organisations have finally seen some positive help from the Government in today’s Budget. The sector has been at odds with the Government… The post Expert say Budget ‘buries the hatchet’ between supply chain companies and government appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Bin drivers quit jobs for better pay which could affect Christmas collections
More and more bin lorry drivers are quitting their jobs for higher paid jobs and can earn as much at £78,000 a year instead of their current salary of £25,000.… The post Bin drivers quit jobs for better pay which could affect Christmas collections appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.