The UK is facing a massive reduction in the number of qualified HGV drivers, which has been exacerbated by Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and recent IR35 tax changes. 

 

The RHA has warned the Government that the UK’s ongoing HGV driver shortage will inevitably have an impact on the consumer, as the price of goods on the shelves is set to rise. 

 

Click on the below link to read more. 

 

https://news.rha.uk.net/2021/05/24/richard-burnett-driver-shortage-will-undoubtedly-hit-the-consumer/content.html 

 

Dare we say it....the B word? There is no hiding from it Brexit is coming! In the same way winter was coming in Game of Thrones, it will effect all of us. The Government has announced we will be leaving the European Union on the 31st of October "WITH OR WITHOUT A DEAL". How true that is we cant say but we believe that we all need to be prepared as best we can for every outcome. This week the RHA have published a paper on preparing for a no deal Brexit, we have included the link below for you if you wish to read through it. 

 

https://www.rha.uk.net/getattachment/Policy-Campaigning/Brexit-and-the-UK-haulage-industry/Preparing-for-a-no-deal-Brexit.pdf.aspx?lang=en-GB 

 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss how we can help with your shipping or haulage requirements post Brexit, please get in touch.