Although the proposals have not been formally announced, it is widely expected that they will include combining the Class C test for rigid lorries and Class E for larger articulated vehicles into a single test, speeding up the process. But hauliers said it was not enough, and called for HGV drivers ...

Researchers at Northwestern University have proposed that lines begin using fuel cells that burn traditional fossil fuels, but then capture and store the carbon dioxide. The compressed gas can then be sequestered permanently, or converted into liquid fuel for re-use, potentially making shipping carb...

In a sign of post-Brexit imbalances in trade, the Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO) said goods exports to Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland) rose by 20% to €6.7bn (£5.7bn) in the first six months of the year, an increase of more than €1.1bn compared with the same period in...

However, opposition politicians said UK businesses were being harmed by “the Conservatives’ botched deal with the EU”. Read more... ...

“Everything started collapsing inwards because [Amazon] piled too much on, they put people in charge who didn’t know anything about the project and they oversold … just so many promises that can’t be kept.” From closing, then re-opening departments, and making more than a hundred employees...

“Once again the commission has shown they are out of touch with reality. The airline industry is still facing the worst crisis in its history. The commission had an open goal to use the slots regulation to promote a sustainable recovery for airlines, but they missed. Instead, they have shown conte...

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Brian Hay, Cardinal group CEO, said it had only bought one company in its history, 20 years ago. “Delighted to have got this one over the line,” he said. The Business Desk reports. Read more... ...

“The Home Office has the final decision on this and the DfT knows it has a very tough sell, so need the very best evidence.” Read more... ...

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