'We have already established an excellent working relationship with the Transport Secretary and have stressed the vital role an efficient road network plays in delivering the UK's economy; it is extremely encouraging to know that our voice had been heard,' says RHA Chief Executive Richard Burnett.

RHA welcomes stricter punishments for mobile phone use, and encourages its members to include a mobile phone policy in their employment contracts.

First-year evaluation of the HGV speed limit increases confirms industry view that modest increases improve road safety and operating efficiency. 

'This will be a long drawn out process and it is important to stress that hauliers will not get an immediate pay-out; indeed there is no guarantee of any pay-out at all. However it would appear that based on the high level of evidence already received that the prospects for compensation look encouraging.' says RHA Chief Executive, Richard Burnet.

The RHA welcomes the Government's move to crack down on illegal lorry parks, but more legal parks are required to solve the problem.

Ageas UK comments on annual results published today at a transport conference, celebrating Britain’s most improved roads and identifying persistent high risk roads.

The cost of modernising the Great Western railway is currently estimated to be £5.58 billion, an increase of £2.1 billion since 2013, and there are delays to the electrification of the route of at least 18 to 36 months. Delays to the electrification programme will cost the Department up to £330 million.

RHA supports tougher penalties for those using hand-help phones while behind the wheel. 

1922 Committee Chairman Graham Brady MP and Parliamentary Labour Party Transport Committee Chair Gavin Shuker MP join forces to write in support of Heathrow Airport expansion.

The Justice Committee Chair writes that plans to expand Heathrow announced this week are 'a perfect recipe for judicial review'.

Ahead of her debate, Labour MP Seema Malhotra calls for a direct rail link between Feltham and Heathrow Airport with a new station en route at Bedfont.

The UK needs a long-term strategic approach to infrastructure provision, which is able to cope with future demands on services, according to the National Needs Assessment of UK infrastructure which is launched today.

Airbus today celebrated the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft - an A350-900 for Singapore Airlines.

Chair of the APPG on Visitor Economy and Tory MP Nigel Huddleston spoke to PoliticsHome about tourism post Brexit ahead of his Westminster Hall debate. 

The National Audit Office has today published its findings from its investigation into the Department for Transport’s grant of £30 million towards the construction of the Garden Bridge, the proposed pedestrian bridge and garden spanning the River Thames in central London.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee chair Neil Parish MP joined stakeholders from the energy sector including Calor Gas, to discuss the questions of improving UK air quality and reducing emissions.

Heathrow has claimed they are able to offer a comprehensive plan to get UK regions connected to growth quicker and give all of Britain a ‘Brexit boost’.

The benefits of Heathrow expansion could be delivered four years early, giving the British economy a £1.5bn ‘Brexit boost’ whilst a third runway is built, according to new proposals to be launched on the first day of the upcoming Conservative Party Conference. 

 The Government must stop dithering and make the long awaited announcement on the future of airport capacity for the South East says GMB.

A new poll from ComRes shows that parliamentary support for Heathrow expansion grows as Government decision looms.

Following the death of a constituent, Conservative MP Claire Perry spoke to Agnes Chambre about why the penalties for dangerous driving must change.

Faversham & Mid Kent MP Helen Whately writes following her debate this week on 'fly-parking by HGVs in Kent' in which the Roads Minister committed to 'a new survey of parking provision across the country'.

Longer semi-trailers (LSTs) work well for the economy, congestion, air quality and pollution, says the Road Haulage Association. The government should make more permits available to the industry.