DfT Mandates Smart Tachograph 2 Installation for Certain Commercial Vehicles from July 1, 2026 Saturday, May 30, 2026 tachograph dft smarttachograph commercialvehicles hgv roadsafety regulations freight transport compliance Starting July 1, 2026, the Department for Transport (DfT) will enforce a major regulatory update mandating the installation of smart tachograph 2 devices in goods vehicles weighing 2,501 kg or more engaged in international … Read More
DVSA Implements New MOT Testing Rules for Zero-Emission Vans Starting Monday Saturday, May 30, 2026 dvsa mot zeroemission vans hgv regulations electricvehicles transport government decarbonisation Starting Monday, June 1, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will enforce a significant change to the MOT testing rules for zero-emission goods vehicles weighing between 3,501kg and 4,250kg. These electric vans … Read More
Police Escort Massive 430-Tonne Load Through Narrow Midlands Streets Thursday, May 28, 2026 escort police maritime logistics rugby midlands rotorstator load transport electricity sport In a breathtaking operation on May 16, Warwickshire Police successfully escorted an enormous 430-tonne load through the narrow streets of Rugby, a small town in the Midlands. The load, an 81-metre-long rotor stator nearly … Read More
Delay to HS2 Sparks Frustration in Midlands as Tamworth MP Calls Costs 'Staggering' Monday, May 25, 2026 hs2 midlands tamworth delay infrastructure rail costs communities economy transport The latest announcement on the HS2 high-speed rail project has caused frustration across the Midlands, with Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards describing the developments as “deeply unwelcome news.” Transport Secretary … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms Cancellation of 5p Fuel Duty Rise Friday, May 22, 2026 fuel tax motorists costofliving government rachelreeves fuelprices economy transport policy Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the planned 5p fuel duty increase will be cancelled, keeping fuel duty frozen for the remainder of the year. This decision comes after growing pressure on the Government to protect … Read More
Rail Strike to Disrupt West Midlands Services: Full List of Affected Routes Friday, May 22, 2026 railstrike westmidlands tssa industrialaction trains disruption westmidlandsrailway londonnorthwestern paydispute transport West Midlands Railway has issued a stern warning for passengers to “only travel if necessary” as a strike threatens to cause widespread disruption today and tomorrow. Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs … Read More