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HGV drivers value recognised by pay deal

...logistics drivers has also asked Wincanton to agree to retention bonuses in recognition of the industry’s national situation of driver shortages and availability. Steve Garelick, GMB London Region organiser said:...

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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers

...the training with ease and really enjoyed my time on the course and learning new skills from Abbey’s Driver Training Team. “Six weeks on, I now have my own Volvo,...

Interview

Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland

...and fit a heat pump with a grant only delivering a third of this. There is also skill shortage in tradespeople making it impossible to retrofit the number of homes...
Hydrogen has a vital role to play decarbonising Britain’s homes

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Vital role for hydrogen in decarbonising home heating

...housing stock, regional variations in availability of low carbon energy and to provide consumer choice. Installer shortage ‘critical barrier to electrification’ “We also need to consider whether the UK could...

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Logistics – zero emissions achievable by 2050

...to reap the opportunities on offer but also protect against the challenges ahead, including Brexit and worsening skills shortages. “FTA has already established a framework to propel the logistics sector...

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2020 industry trends at StocExpo

...of 171 key decision makers at businesses across the bulk liquid storage supply chain, 46% agree the skills shortage caused by ageing workforces and a lack of fresh young talent...

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Designed for the industry by the industry

...prior. DECC enlisted the help of the two Sector Skills Councils in the industry, Skills for Logistics (haulage) and Cogent (downstream petroleum) to make this happen. The DODF has subsequently...