National Policy Briefings
National Policy Update 8th September 2010National Policy Update 8th September 2010, Blair – fuel protesters had a genuine grievance, Diesel duty up again in October, Roads and logistics minister at RHA lunch, Self-employed and RTD, Pre-packs and the role of IPs, Rogue operators the key issue in survey, |
National Policy Update 1st September 2010National Policy Update 1st September 2010, Know-nothing truck operators, International: recovery is trailer-led, VOSA cabotage effort, M6 Toll “loses £25m a year”, Congestion surveys – re-think required, Operator and vehicle numbers, A55 – drivers go to jail, European Road Safety Days, Lessons from tail lift death, A1 Elkesley junction improvement postponed, |
National Policy Update 25th AugustHire or reward hits record low, 4m height limit on trailers muted, Eddie Stobart chief calls for huge cross-dock site, Digitach enforcement review, Vans in spotlight, Traffic volumes and road deaths down, Seeing the carbon wood in the trees, irtec engineers’ scheme reviewed, New M20 variable speed limits, |
National Policy Update 4th August 2010Testing should be privatised, RHA says - Receipts, please! - Wind farms compliance - RHA saves member bill from HA agent - Capital allowances/ annual investment allowance - MRS for sale - RHA and Highways Agency - Snow report highlights problems - |
National Policy Update 28th July 2010Hammond - Drink and drugs - Brussels unveils safety plans - Carbon reporting gains momentum - VOSA fines at docks upheld - Digital downloading rules EU-wide - Transport and the economy - |
National Policy Update 21st July 2010Irish go for low alcohol limit As the UK ponders cutting the blood alcohol (BAC) limit, the alcohol limit for drivers in the Irish Republic is to be reduced. The limit for qualified drivers has been cut from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. The provision was contained in the Road Traffic Bill passed in the Irish parliament's upper house. |
National Policy Update 14th July 2010The RHA has objected to the licence application of Taymix Transport Limited, in a bid to prevent the company operating trucks. Taymix has applied for a licence to operate 12 trucks and 20 trailers. |
Policy Update 7th July 2010The RHA’s concern over the reduction in investment allowances has featured in the second reading debate on the Finance Bill this week. Stewart Hosie (SNP) welcomed the phased reduction in corporation tax, but questioned whether it makes sense to pay for it through changes to capital and other investment allowances. He quoted the Road Haulage Association’s concern over the reduction of the investment allowance, which is to be reduced to £25,000 from £100,000 |
Policy Update 1st July 2010Next January’s VAT increase is likely to lead to yet more pressure on the industry, we believe. Asda and Comet are quoted in The Sun as saying they will avoid passing on the VAT increase and welcomed the six-month delay in implementation as that that would give manufacturers what Comet calls “the time to work on their pricing strategy”. |
Policy Update 23rd June 2010We are highlighting to logistics minister Mike Penning the urgency of making progress on the deliberations over whether or not to introduce longer semi-trailers. |
Policy Update 16th June 2010Self-employed HGV (and coach) drivers are covered by the Road Transport Directive on working time, the European parliament insisted today. But it won’t take effect in the near future. The decision may not be final and in any case there are no UK enabling regulations in the pipeline. |
Policy Update 9th June 2010Treasury meeting next week We are meeting Justine Greening, economic secretary to the Treasury, next Thursday, to highlight key issues of concern ahead of the budget on June 22. This follows our request for a meeting and our written pre-budget submission last month. For a copy of our pre-budget submission please click here. |
Policy Update 3rd June 2010Semple meets Hammond Road Haulage Association director of policy Jack Semple met new transport secretary Phil Hammond last week. They met at one of his constituency events, the Runnymede and Weybridge Enterprise Forum. |
Policy Update 27th May 2010Budget note to Chancellor The RHA has sent an extended note to the Treasury ahead of the “50-day” budget on June 22. We welcomed the tone and objectives from the government so far; we highlighted the outstanding progress made by the industry in terms of safety and environmental impact; and we offered our support. |
Policy Update May 2010Business and banking survey We will shortly be approaching the new government to discuss a range of issues, including the business and investment climate. Evidence from members strengthens our position and we would ask you to take a few moments to complete the following survey in investment. |
Policy Update April 2010Driver CPC “gold-plating” The DfT is on the wrong track in seeking to bring in a new regulation to make an in-cab “eco-driving” course a mandatory requirement of the Driver CPC, the RHA has told officials. |
