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Freight crime spirals out of control as value of goods stolen rises to over £100 million

Posted on 17th March 2025 at 18:59
 
Freight crime spirals out of control as value of goods stolen rises to over £100 million 
 
Freight crime spirals out of control as the value of goods stolen rises to over £100 million 
 
2024 saw a significant rise in the value of goods stolen from lorries – up nearly two-thirds to £111.5 million. 
Freight crime is at record levels with loses exceeding £1 billion since 2020. 
 
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Government unveils plans for HGV charging infrastructure

Posted on 7th March 2025 at 11:58
 
Government unveils plans for HGV charging infrastructure 
 
The government have announced 54 new infrastructure hubs at the recent ZEHID progress summit. Charging infrastructure is due to be strategically located across England, Scotland and Wales with a mixture of semi-public depot charging and public charging on motorways and A-roads. 
 
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200 new lorry parking spaces a step closer in Kent

Posted on 24th February 2025 at 19:15
 
200 new lorry parking spaces a step closer in Kent 
 
The Planning Inspectorate has overturned a Kent authority’s decision to block plans for much-needed lorry parking in the county. 
 
The RHA backed an appeal against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s move to halt a development on the M26 in Wrotham, near Sevenoaks for up to 200 more lorry parking spaces. 
 
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Strategic infrastructure projects are vital to driving growth, says Logistics UK

Posted on 4th February 2025 at 13:14
 
Strategic infrastructure projects are vital to driving growth, says Logistics UK 
 
The government’s support for nationally significant infrastructure projects, including Heathrow’s third runway and the Lower Thames Crossing, is the type of government action industry has been urging for a long time, according to Logistics UK, one of the biggest business groups in the UK. 
 
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Truckstop upgrade funding support announced

Posted on 14th October 2024 at 18:29
 
Truckstop upgrade funding support announced 
 
The UK Government have announced further grants awarded to truck stops to improve toilets, showers, security, rest areas and more. 
 
The funding is from the third year of the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme, which will come in addition to £8 million from industry, for a total funding boost of £12.5 million to improve truckstops. 
 
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Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding

Posted on 4th March 2024 at 18:13
 
Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding 
 
A further £16.5m is being spent on improving lorry parking facilities and increasing spaces for HGVs across England, the department for transport (DfT) has announced. 
 
Roads minister Guy Opperman said 38 truckstops will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, as well as better lighting and secure fencing so drivers can feel safer and sleep with greater peace of mind. 
 
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HAULIERS CALL FOR BETTER FACILITIES "CHANGE IS OVERDUE"

Posted on 6th September 2023 at 17:10
 
HAULIERS CALL FOR BETTER FACILITIES "CHANGE IS OVERDUE" 
 
Drivers told the RHA of the grim reality of roadside facility standards during a visit to a local truck stop and called for nationwide improvements. 
 
The drivers who spoke to the RHA noted a lack value for the money paid due to limited food options, typically fast-food chains, or sandwiches, leaving drivers with a low sense of morale. 
 
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NUMBER 10 PETITION – MPS JOIN RHA PUSH FOR BETTER DRIVER FACILITIES

Posted on 10th May 2023 at 09:54
 
NUMBER 10 PETITION – MPS JOIN RHA PUSH FOR BETTER DRIVER FACILITIES 
 
The RHA handed in a petition to No10 Downing Street yesterday calling for more safe and secure parking for truckers and coach drivers. 
 
Dozens of MPs have added their voices to a campaign urging ministers to help improve roadside facilities. 
 
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GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS

Posted on 30th January 2023 at 11:53
 
GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS 
 
Roads Minister, Richard Holden joined Transport Focus, the RHA and Logistics UK at an event to highlight delivering truck stop improvements for lorry drivers. 
 
Transport Focus has been surveying drivers on what they want from their rest stops. Secure parking with good toilet and washing facilities as well as food provision were the top responses. 
 
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