Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitised, industries are facing a pressing need to adapt to technological advancements. The logistics sector, a cornerstone of the UK economy, is no exception. Recent findings from a report by Neos Networks have unveiled...
In the dynamic landscape of small business management, effective financial management is the key to sustained success. Accounting plays a pivotal role in this process, and thanks to the development of technology, accounting software has become a powerful tool for...
A recent survey of businesses containing 250 UK and 250 US respondents firms found that only 61% of UK firms recognised the importance of connecting disparate supply chain data and 20% said they were not using supply chain data at all. Data disparity can come on a...
In the fight against climate change, reducing carbon emissions has become a top priority. Transportation is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and reducing carbon emissions in this area will be key to achieving net zero. There has recently been some...
HGV skills bootcamps Recent figures have revealed that job vacancies in the haulage sector decreased by 15.3% in the final quarter (October to December) of 2022. It is thought that the HGV driver shortage in the UK is still almost 50,000 but it is believed that these...
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget, Logistics UK has submitted its industry recommendations and concerns to the government. In this document, the main concern was the reported disproportionate rise in fuel duty compared to inflation. Logistics UK has proposed retaining...
Government announces £100m funding to improve truck stop facilities On 24th November the UK government announced a £100m package to improve HGV/truck facilities. Service station grant scheme Part of this funding will be used to open a grant scheme worth £32.5m to...
Introduction The sharp increase in inflation is causing most businesses to review their current costs and look at ways they can save time and money. Costs for energy and fuel have risen significantly in recent times which is increasing the running costs of businesses...
The government has recently announced its Energy Bill Relief Scheme for businesses. This scheme will give businesses a discount on their bills based upon a government-supported baseline price. The government has said that small businesses will receive the same level...
Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitised, industries are facing a pressing need to adapt to technological advancements. The logistics sector, a cornerstone of the UK economy, is no exception. Recent findings from a report by Neos Networks have unveiled...
In the dynamic landscape of small business management, effective financial management is the key to sustained success. Accounting plays a pivotal role in this process, and thanks to the development of technology, accounting software has become a powerful tool for...
A recent survey of businesses containing 250 UK and 250 US respondents firms found that only 61% of UK firms recognised the importance of connecting disparate supply chain data and 20% said they were not using supply chain data at all. Data disparity can come on a...