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Industry News

Industry News

Environmental groups issue EU biofuels warning

Costs to consumers from the European Union's biofuels targets are being estimated at £15 billion per year in petrol and diesel charges, which could equate to £2 billion for UK motorists alone.
Published: 3 February 2012


Businesses 'failing to make significant supply chain carbon savings'

Companies in the UK need to do more to reduce the overall impact of supply chain operations on the environment.
Published: 3 February 2012


Floods in Thailand 'to have major effect on PC shipments'

Global PC shipments have not yet felt the brunt of the effects of mass flooding in Thailand last year.
Published: 3 February 2012


BAA loses Stansted appeal case

An attempt by airports operator BAA to appeal against a decision to force it to sell Stansted Airport has failed.
Published: 3 February 2012


Fall in British road fatalities and serious injuries

The number of fatalities and seriously-injured casualties on roads in the UK declined in the year to September 2011 by four per cent.
Published: 3 February 2012


Drivers urged to prepare for freezing conditions

Motorists travelling in the UK this week should take additional care and plan their journeys before setting off.
Published: 2 February 2012


UK export orders continue to expand in Q4 2011

The pace of growth of UK export orders slowed in the last three months of 2011, but the sector continued to experience growth, new data show.
Published: 2 February 2012


LCV shortages 'could affect business supply chains'

Companies in the UK could experience problems with their supply chains because of a shortage of light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
Published: 2 February 2012


Greater control to be granted over local transport

Businesses and local communities could be provided with greater control over capital budgets and decisions relating to major transport projects in their areas from 2015.
Published: 2 February 2012


Manchester commutes 'worst in the UK'

Those living or working in Manchester face the worst commuting times in the UK, with an average of one hour and 55 minutes per day when conditions are busy.
Published: 1 February 2012


DfT plans could reduce council spending and improve services

Changes to the ways in which local authorities handle traffic restrictions have been proposed by the government.
Published: 1 February 2012


National transport campaign unveiled ahead of 2012 Olympics

The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London are expected to cause widespread disruption to travel services in the city and across the UK.
Published: 1 February 2012


Network Rail plead guilty in train tragedy case

A case in which two girls were killed at a level crossing has led to Network Rail plead guilty of a breach of health and safety legislation.
Published: 1 February 2012