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Driving tests for lorries set to restart in England and Wales
Following further easing of lockdown restrictions in England and Wales, driving lessons and tests for lorry drivers candidates can restart on 12 April. DVSA Chief Executive Loveday Ryder said: “I would like to thank professional drivers for playing such a vital role in transporting essential goods, and helping critical workers travel to and from work.…
Read MoreDAF expands DAF Connect functionality
DAF Trucks is once again adding new functionality to the on-line DAF Connect Fleet Management Platform. A webshop allows managing DAF Connect subscriptions with just a mouse click, and the open platform now ensures easy integration of 3rd party (fleet management) software. More and more trucks coming off DAF’s production line are equipped with the…
Read MoreNew Transport Strategy Announced for Manchester City Centre
A proposal for a new transport strategy for Manchester city centre has been brought forward and is due to be considered. It would guide how improvements can be made across the next two decades and has been informed by a series of public consultation and engagement exercises. At the heart of the project sits the…
Read MoreNew Rules Are Here. Is Your Business Ready?
Now the Brexit Transition period is over, new rules apply for businesses who trade with or transport to Europe and they could face delays if they don’t take action now. Business rules have changed. The UK left the single market and customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020. There…
Read MoreOver 100,000 HGVs with no Direct Vision Standard permits
There remain more than 100,000 HGVs on London’s roads, whose operators have not yet applied for a Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit, data from Transport for London (TfL) shows. The data reveals that over 44,000 safety permits have been issued, where most permits fall into the one-star category (46%) and 24% fall into the zero-star…
Read MoreHopes of a strong recovery from the depths of the coronavirus crisis
Growth in the UK’s private sector hit a five-year high in July following a “surge” in business activity despite initial reports that demand was weaker than expected. The composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reading from IHS Markit’s closely watched survey came in at 57.1, far ahead of expectations and significantly above June’s figure of 47.7.…
Read MoreThe London Institute of Banking & Finance launches a Certificate in Sustainable Finance
The London Institute of Banking & Finance has today launched a Certificate in Sustainable Finance. The launch coincides with the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum – sponsored by Abu Dhabi Global Market – which is taking place as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (12 to 16 January 2020). Sustainability within banking and finance requires a critical…
Read MoreAsset finance market reaches record level in UK during 2019
The UK asset finance market reached record levels last year as demand grew 6%, according to the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). Latest FLA figures show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) reached a record level of £35.7 billion. In the final month of the year, business only grew by…
Read MoreWesleyan Bank signs first block discounting facility with Liberty Leasing
Specialist commercial finance provider Wesleyan Bank has provided Liberty Leasing with a £3 million block discounting facility to fund its future growth. The facility means Liberty Leasing can meet increasing demand from UK businesses for its multiple asset and vehicle finance solutions. Wesleyan Bank’s recently launched block discounting offering is a wholesale finance facility, aimed…
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