pw@hawsons.co.ukA Different World, A Historic Past, An Independent Vision for the Future This year, Hawsons celebrates 35 years in Doncaster, marking another milestone in our long-standing relationship with the local business community. Our roots here reach back to...
In a major boost for the UK haulage industry, Moto has announced plans to roll out 300 Electric HGV Charging points across 23 superhubs by 2030. These hubs will be located strategically across the country’s busiest motorway service areas, offering a practical and...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review on 11th June 2025 highlighted plans to revitalize the UK’s transport infrastructure. With major investment pledged for rail, bus networks, and airport development, as well as a strong focus on boosting connectivity in regions...
Small businesses across the UK have seen energy standing charges increase very sharply over the past few months with some reporting increasing of over 1000%. Furthermore, 62% of small businesses have said that the ever increasing cost of utilities continues to one of...
Introduction As the impacts of climate change continue to pose significant challenges for infrastructure maintenance, Network Rail unveils its comprehensive spending plans for Control Period 7. Spanning from April 2024 to March 2029, this ambitious five-year strategy...
Introduction Truck stops across England are set to undergo a significant upgrade, thanks to a collaborative effort between industry players and the government. With a combined investment of £16.5 million, 38 HGV rest areas will see substantial improvements aimed at...
Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitised, industries are facing a pressing need to adapt to technological advancements. The logistics sector, a cornerstone of the UK economy, is no exception. Recent findings from a report by Neos Networks have unveiled...
In the dynamic landscape of small business management, effective financial management is the key to sustained success. Accounting plays a pivotal role in this process, and thanks to the development of technology, accounting software has become a powerful tool for...
A recent survey of businesses containing 250 UK and 250 US respondents firms found that only 61% of UK firms recognised the importance of connecting disparate supply chain data and 20% said they were not using supply chain data at all. Data disparity can come on a...
What is the Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving Scheme? The Skills Bootcamp HGV Driving scheme was set up by the Driver Academy Group (DAG) in December 2021. The scheme is supporting 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 employees. This scheme is 70% government funded...
HGV skills bootcamps Recent figures have revealed that job vacancies in the haulage sector decreased by 15.3% in the final quarter (October to December) of 2022. It is thought that the HGV driver shortage in the UK is still almost 50,000 but it is believed that these...
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget, Logistics UK has submitted its industry recommendations and concerns to the government. In this document, the main concern was the reported disproportionate rise in fuel duty compared to inflation. Logistics UK has proposed retaining...