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Bus firms face a Tsunami of shortages as HGV divers salary pays thousands more

The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK, which represents National Express and Stagecoach have warned that there is around 4,000 vacancies for bus drivers. Bus drivers who hold a HGV licence… The post Bus firms face a Tsunami of shortages as HGV divers salary pays thousands more appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Transport ‘top up’ is ‘levelling up in practice’ says Chancellor ahead of Budget

As Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to unveil his Budget and spending review this Wednesday, he appeared today on Sky’s “Trevor Phillips on Sunday” where he hailed government plans to “level up” regions with London. Speaking to Phillips, Sunak echoed calls that regional cities should enjoy the same transport links as London and has committed £7…

UK’s post-Brexit supply chain crisis is hitting SMEs hard

KFC is struggling to secure chicken, McDonald’s is finding it hard to make enough milkshakes, and supermarkets have been selling out of bread faster than ever. As each day goes… The post UK’s post-Brexit supply chain crisis is hitting SMEs hard appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

HGV driver shortage – “country in a state of logistical disarray”

A shortage of hauliers and associated issues with logistics have led to some businesses reporting difficulties importing and exportingand may be leading to some consumers reporting not being able to… The post HGV driver shortage – “country in a state of logistical disarray” appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

COP26 electric bus tour sets off, highlighting UK net zero projects

Transport minister Trudy Harrison MP has signalled her support for a unique electric bus tour from London to Glasgow to celebrate low carbon energy and transport projects that are transforming… The post COP26 electric bus tour sets off, highlighting UK net zero projects appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Christmas chaos is looming as Unite union leaders threaten largest lorry strike since 1979

Leaders at the UK’s largest union Unite are threatening the largest lorry strike since 1979 and have been accused of holding “Christmas hostage.” The union have said that they are… The post Christmas chaos is looming as Unite union leaders threaten largest lorry strike since 1979 appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

London food shortages ‘among worst in UK’ due to supply chain issues

19% of people in London could not buy essential food items in the past fortnight – making London the second-worst place in the UK for food shortages, after the South… The post London food shortages ‘among worst in UK’ due to supply chain issues appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Brits warned UK’s most popular meat is set to rise amid supply chain problems and soaring costs

The UK’s largest poultry seller has warned on Thursday that due to the ongoing supply chain issues the price of chicken is going to cost more. The chief executive of… The post Brits warned UK’s most popular meat is set to rise amid supply chain problems and soaring costs appeared first on London Business News…

Expert warns forget Christmas as that ship may have already sailed

With large container ships unable to unload at Felixstowe, thousands of Christmas gifts are sailing into the sunset, warns ParcelHero. A Dunkirk-style flotilla of smaller ships from Europe might just… The post Expert warns forget Christmas as that ship may have already sailed appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

UK’s largest dairy producer warns they are unable to get products to supermarkets

The boss of the largest dairy supplier have said they are facing real “challenges” getting products from their “factories to supermarkets.” Ash Amirahmadi, managing director of Arla Foods told Sky… The post UK’s largest dairy producer warns they are unable to get products to supermarkets appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

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