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23 Feb 2016 Transport

Woodland Trust call for further investigation into HS2 Hybrid Bill errors

Following the publication of the HS2 Select Committees report the Woodland Trust welcomes the Committees clear direction to HS2 that it needs to identify an independent third party arbiter to review its flawed net loss metrics and this issue may need to be considered by the House of Lords.

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23 Feb 2016 Transport

2016 CV Show sees the RHA focus set firmly on the future

Fortune telling is not being currently listed among the many services the Road Haulage Association offers its members, but visitors to stand SG30 at the 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show will see the RHAs focus set firmly on the future.

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23 Feb 2016 Transport

RHA fully supports pledge of Calais President

The Road Haulage Association fully supports the pledge made by Xavier Bertrand, President of Frances Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, to raze the Ports Jungle to the ground.

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23 Feb 2016 Transport

Heathrow statement on the European Union referendum

Commenting on the European Unions impact on trade, aviation and British prosperity, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said:

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19 Feb 2016 Transport

Forth bridge back on track – and the lesson to be learned

Transport Scotland is about to start a press conference to announce that the Forth Road Bridge will be open to all traffic, including lorries, with effect from 23:00 tomorrow evening, Saturday 20 February.

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17 Feb 2016 Transport

RHA backs new initiative by Calais President

The Road Haulage Association was today invited to attend a meeting hosted by Xavier Bertrand, president of the Nord Pas de Calais Picardie region, the regionalFrench government responsible for the ports of Calais and Boulogne.

Why the Chancellor should ensure 'A Fair Flight For The South West'

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12 Feb 2016 Transport

Why the Chancellor should ensure 'A Fair Flight For The South West'

Bristol Airport Chief Executive Officer, Robert Sinclair, explains why Welsh Government control of Air Passenger Duty (APD) would be bad news for the travelling public in the West of England, as well as having wider implications for the ‘no detriment’ principle.

Making the case to protect ancient woodland to the HS2 Bill Committee

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10 Feb 2016 Transport

Making the case to protect ancient woodland to the HS2 Bill Committee

The Woodland Trust's Senior Conservation Advisor Richard Barnes writes following his appearance in front of the HS2 Bill Committee presenting the Trust's evidence to protect ancient woodlands along the proposed route.

Heathrow chief: David Cameron faces ‘stark’ choice on airport expansion

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09 Feb 2016 Transport

Heathrow chief: David Cameron faces ‘stark’ choice on airport expansion

Heathrow is the only expansion option that will help the Prime Minister achieve his vision, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has said.

08 Feb 2016 Transport

Air Passenger Duty must remain fair and consistent across the UK

Crawley MP Henry Smith calls on the Chancellor to reduce Air Passenger Duty in the next Budget to counteract plans which the Scottish Government has to use new powers to reduce APD by 50% in Scotland.

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05 Feb 2016 Foreign affairs

Government boost for jet engines with £10 million investment for next generation technology

Business Minister Anna Soubry has announced that Loughborough University has been awarded nearly 10 million of government funding.

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04 Feb 2016 Transport

White lines need to be a red line for Andrew Jones says RHA

The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) is alarmed at press reports which, if accurate, suggest a disturbing trend among roads authorities.

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04 Feb 2016 Transport

Forth Road Bridge continues to cause financial misery for hauliers

Despite the news that operators of the Forth Road Bridge (@forthroadbridge) are to trial the reintroduction of HGVs to the Bridge, beginning at 23.00 on Thursday, 4 February until 04.00, 5 February, the Road Haulage Association is disappointed that the length of these trials has yet to be determined.

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02 Feb 2016 Transport

RHA Calais Incident Reporting Line now breaks down the language barrier

The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) continues to engage with UK-bound hauliers experiencing abuse, intimidation and attacks from migrants at Calais.

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02 Feb 2016 Transport

The RHA still leads the way with higher than average pass rates

The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) as one of the most respected freight transport and logistics training providers in the UK, has just published its latest training prospectus.

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02 Feb 2016 Transport

Woodland Trust fury at HS2 Ltd incompetence throughout Hybrid Bill process

HS2 Ltd preparation for the Hybrid Bill includes error after error, flawed calculations, and methods that go against Government guidance in its vain attempts to justify loss and damage to 63 ancient woods along the first phase of the route, says the Woodland Trust.

02 Feb 2016 Transport

It's time for this Government to belt up and take off on airport expansion

The Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North argues ahead of her Westminster Hall debate today that the best way to support regional airports is to increase UK airport capacity and calls on the Government to make a clear decision now.

Delaying UK airport expansion ‘could threaten economic recovery,’ campaign chief warns

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01 Feb 2016 Transport

Delaying UK airport expansion ‘could threaten economic recovery,’ campaign chief warns

Let Britain Fly Director, Gavin Hayes, urges the Government not to let short-term political considerations halt progress on Britain’s much needed new runway

'National disgrace' to 'remarkable renaissance': how localism will revive our waterways

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01 Feb 2016 Environment

'National disgrace' to 'remarkable renaissance': how localism will revive our waterways

Canal & River Trust Chairman, Allan Leighton, says community engagement is key to maintaining the waterways of England and Wales.

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30 Jan 2016 Transport

Time is running out for UK-bound hauliers at Calais says RHA

That's the stark warning from the Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett.

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28 Jan 2016 Economy

New Aircraft Wing Development and Test Centre Announced

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne joined Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Tom Williams CBE to announce a 37 million investment in a new Wing Integration Centre at the Airbus site in Filton, Bristol.

28 Jan 2016 Transport

South West rail resilience – ministers reneging on promise?

Secretary of the APPG South West Rail Group, Lord Berkeley warns that a pause in Network Rail’s work will significantly increase the risk of a repeat flood, line erosion or closure with all the attendant misery and loss of business.

28 Jan 2016 Transport

Government must put pressure on rail operators to incentivize better performance

South East London MP Bob Neill writes ahead of his Adjournment debate on 'Southeastern rail services' affecting his constituents and other commuters.

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27 Jan 2016 Home affairs

Using a hand-mobile phone while driving costs lives says RHA

The Road Haulage Association (@RHANews) welcomes the Department of Transport consultation proposing increased fixed noticed fines and penalty points for the drivers of heavy goods vehicles and other motorists caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving.