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How to use property and business premises to build a healthy pension pot
Head of taxation at Beatons, Andrew Diver, gives his advice on two efficient ways of preparing your finances for retirement years. Pension planning can be an overwhelming thought, and many people may take a ‘hope for the best’ attitude towards ensuring they will have...

Container haulage specialist appoints Financial Controller
Katrina Howieson joins VKVP Haulage’s senior management team. VKVP Haulage has appointed Katrina Howieson as its new financial controller, effective immediately, continuing to fulfil its strategic vision for the company. Responsible for managing the company’s finance...

CILT and LOGISTICS UK launch unique Government-backed campaign, Generation Logistics
Initiative aims to attract, identify and develop a new and diverse generation of talent to fill industry-wide vacancies and future-proof the sector.The logistics industry has taken a decisive step to address the industry’s long-term recruitment and staff retention...

Change to safety and security declarations announced
Government announces raft of customs easements to support industry and improve flow at UK borders. Traders, hauliers and carriers are set to benefit from four Safety & Security (S&S) facilitations, which will come into force from 1st July 2022 for EU and the...

Ask your MP to press the Chancellor for a fuel duty rebate
The RHA is calling on the Chancellor for a 15ppl fuel duty rebate for hauliers and coach operators. The Association is pressing the Treasury hard for this measure, to bring down rising operating costs, reduce inflationary pressures and boost the economy. Similar to...

Peel Ports achieves new sustainability accolade at Multimodal Awards
Port operator is acknowledged for its impressive environmental efforts. Peel Ports emerged victorious amongst a credible line-up of finalists, including Maersk, ONE and Howard Tenens Logistics, thanks to its commitment to driving a more sustainable future via the...

Rules moving paper reels causing you problems?
New regulations mean firms transporting paper reels must place friction matting under them, leaving many firms little time to prepare. The rules changed on 1 May – but DVSA communications have largely gone under the radar. RHA members report practical and financial...

Finding efficiency when faced with increased dwell times
Fargo Systems gives shippers, forwarders, and road and rail operators real-time influence on their container movements and the associated costs. Over the last twenty-four months, widespread interruption to supply chains has hit the headlines in the UK and globally....

How to win the war against the hackers
Karen Rogers, managing director at cyber security specialists, Corbel, shares the company’s top five recommendations on how the logistics sector can strengthen its internet defences. The internet is incredible. It enables us to communicate in real-time with family and...

Golf Day Generosity
Sponsors, supporters and participants raise record amount for charity. With the sun shining and Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club doing Felixstowe Port Users’ Association and its guests proud, the FPUA charity golf day was a day to remember. With 84 golfers across twenty-one...