Reducing the cost of logistics would improve business efficiency, make Britain more competitive globally and reduce the cost of goods in the shops.
Logistics UK campaigns on behalf of the logistics industry to create the optimum economic environment for members to operate in. Reducing the cost of logistics would improve business efficiency, make Britain more competitive globally and reduce the cost of goods in the shops.
Logistics UK urges Government to cut fuel duty to boost UK economic activity. Logistics UK calls on the Government to take the opportunity to boost the economy by introducing a reduction in fuel duty by 3 pence per litre. There would be no environmental purpose to increasing diesel duty on vans and lorries as they have no alternative. Research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) shows that if a further 3 pence per litre (ppl) fuel duty cut was introduced by the Government it would bring substantial economic benefits. It would also be virtually revenue neutral for the Government as rises in other tax receipts would offset losses on fuel duty.
Road Logistics UK calls on the Government to ensure that the Roads Investment Strategy remains protected and provides sufficient funding to deliver the full approved programme of road improvements. Efficient and effective road networks are crucial for the logistics industry to be able to support the needs of UK businesses. It is important that the Government continues to provide certainty on roads investment so that the logistics industry can plan for improvements and the work that will be needed to build the roads. Rail Logistics UK urges the Government to ensure that freight-focused rail infrastructure funding must continue in the next spending period to improve supply chains across the UK, achieving reduced costs and improved services. Network Rail has a specific freight funding stream in the current Control Period. This is important as improved infrastructure enhances the ability of the rail freight operators to provide more frequent, flexible and cost-efficient services.
Economy and Fuel
Logistics UK submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer - Budget Statement 2016
Logistics UK submission to the Chancellor of the Exchequer - Budget Statement 2017
Fuel price and duty update Autumn Statement 2013
Secretary of State’s announcement on road infrastructure investment: scheme by scheme analysis
Contact Christopher Snelling, Head of UK Policy at Logistics UK
Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency Vehicle Tax Rates (2013) Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency Vehicle Tax Rates (2014) VED increases for certain HGVs in the Budget 2011 Fuel price and duty update - Spring Budget 2017
Monday 18 March 2024
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Logistics UK has launched regional manifestos for the North of England and the Midlands outlining how senior logistics leads in the regions would be able to implement strategic approaches to logistics.
Wednesday 06 March 2024
Logistics UK has responded to the Chancellor's announcement on fuel duty in today's Budget.
Thursday 29 February 2024
Monday 22 January 2024
The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK.
Tuesday 19 December 2023
Business group Logistics UK has reacted with disappointment to the failure of today’s Scottish Budget to acknowledge the role which the industry plays in underpinning all economic activity north of the border.
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Wednesday 15 November 2023
The Chancellor should prioritise support for the logistics sector in next week’s Autumn Statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to the nation’s finances, according to business group Logistics UK.
Monday 02 October 2023
Today’s (2 October 2023) “motorist’s friend” speech by Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP at the Conservative Party Conference has missed the chance to drive down inflation by cutting the red tape that hinders logistics businesses, according to business group Logistics UK.
Friday 22 September 2023
Monday 04 September 2023
More targeted government investment – combined with action to improve the flow of goods across borders and a commitment to work in closer partnership with the logistics sector – could boost GDP by £3.9 billion per annum by 2030, and generate enough revenue to finance the salaries of 20,000 nurses according to a new independent report by Oxford Economics on behalf of business group Logistics UK.
Wednesday 23 August 2023
With costs escalating nationwide, businesses’ finances are a key priority. As a result, Logistics UK has today announced its brand new one-day event ‘Logistics Finance Forum’ aimed at industry leaders.
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