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1 month ago | 
netballscoop.com | Ian Harkin |Rona Hunnisett
By Ian Harkin and Rona HunnisettThe wait is over. The much-anticipated rebirth of the Netball Super League is about to begin, with changes intended to bring professionalism to the sport in the United Kingdom. The competition has been reduced from 10 teams to eight and playing lists have also been reduced to 10, in an effort to streamline the competition.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
Speaking in response to the recent UK Budget announcement, David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK said:"The Chancellor's decision to freeze fuel duty for a further year is welcome news for the logistics sector. Nothing moves without logistics: the sector supplies our hospitals, schools, factories, shops and homes with everything they need, everywhere, every day.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
Reports that the introduction of the European Entry and Exit System (EES) is to be delayed has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK. The system, which will see passengers fingerprinted on entry to the EU, was due to be introduced from 10 November but reports indicate this date has now been pushed back. "Reports that the introduction of EES is to be delayed will be welcomed by logistics businesses," says Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade at Logistics UK.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
n response to the announcement of proposed lower charges for freight movements between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel by the ORR, Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor at Logistics UK, said:“Today’s proposal of lower charges for freight trains travelling from London St Pancras to the Channel Tunnel by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), as a result of the Draft Determination of HS1 Ltd’s spending plans, is encouraging news for those businesses moving goods to and from the continent.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
The ground-breaking awareness campaign Generation Logistics has continued to challenge perceptions of the sector this month, by taking its message directly to thousands of people in another first for the logistics sector.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
If the country's logistics industry is to provide the economy with the productivity and profitability boosts it is capable of driving, it is imperative that the National Planning Police Framework (NPPF) is strengthened to recognise the needs of the sector which underpins all economic activity, according to business group Logistics UK.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
Speaking about the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission's report "Developing Resilience in UK Infrastructure" (https://nic.org.uk/studies-reports/developing-resilience-standards/#tab-foreword), Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy at business group Logistics UK said:"Building resilience into every area of the UK's infrastructure is vital if the country's highly interconnected supply chain is to be protected.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
In response to the government announcement of a delay to customs and parcel changes that were set to come into effect from 30 September under the Windsor Framework, Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade at business group Logistics UK says the logistics industry is relieved that this deadline is extended: "The movement of parcels and implementation of customs systems for goods moving to and from Northern Ireland is a complex issue, requiring many new processes to be put in place, and several events...
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
"News from the Office for Rail and Road, that the quantity of freight moved by rail increased by 7% year on year in the quarter April-June 2024, is a demonstration of the key role that rail can play in driving growth and increased productivity across the economy," says Ellis Shelton, Senior Policy Advisor at business group Logistics UK.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
lesfrontieres.com | Rona Hunnisett
Speaking about the news that the government is to postpone border checks on imported fresh produce from the EU, Nichola Mallen, Head of Trade at Logistics UK said:“The news that government is delaying the reclassification of fresh produce and the need for additional costs and checks on these imports from the EU will be welcome news for those responsible for moving these goods into the country.
