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Drax coal fired power station in UK with coal stack and biofuel storage tanks

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What the UK CCS announcements mean for the sector

...out fossil fuels, as many of the skills offshore oil and gas workers have could be deployed offshore in the carbon capture clusters announced in the North Sea. While it...

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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...

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Highlighting careers in the energy industry

...more about working in the energy industry National education charity Future First has partnered with Greenergy to help inform state school students about the skills necessary to succeed in the...
Jenny Clucas, DFDF

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A Day in the Life with Jenny Clucas of DFDF

...PDP Scheme Manager and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Over the last 30 years, skills and competence have been key elements of my roles. My role with DFDF centres on...
Celebrating 100 years: the Chemical Business Association

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Celebrating 100 years: the Chemical Business Association 

...One of its most notable successes was establishing its People and Skills Hub, a platform aimed at facilitating the exchange of knowledge, skills development, and career advancement to young people...

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New TSA Charter to cover energy transition

...conjunction with member organisations and accompanied by strategic commitments to encourage leadership, innovation, skills development, promotion and engagement, the Energy Transition Charter sees members commit to: Strive to reduce their...

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Guide to funding support for logistics employers

...comprehensive, free guide for employers from across the sector on “Funding and support for accessing logistics skills.” As Elizabeth de Jong, policy director at Logistics UK explains, the guide is...

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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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Sector shortages addressed in campaign launched by Logistics UK

...are thousands of logistics roles available to people from all backgrounds, experience and skills. This campaign will showcase those opportunities in artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, autonomous vehicles and the decarbonisation...

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Will the government give logistics the attention it deserves?

...duty; addressing skills shortages and recruiting professional drivers; and ensuring UK’s infrastructure networks (including airport capacity) are capable of meeting freight needs. Stressing the importance of logistics to the economy...

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Are you liable for missed deliveries?

...not just more expensive to perform) before the clause can be relied upon. The devil is in the detail A broadly drafted force majeure clause may capture haulage shortages, but...

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Easing skill shortages and protecting supply chain

With more than 45,000 HGV driver tests outstanding at DVSA as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns, Logistics UK is today pressing government to introduce a seasonal visa for European...

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Asda investment in Veterans’ charity boosts HGV training opportunities

...IanBattersby, is passionate about supporting ex-military personnel. Alongside the charity’s dedicated driver training scheme, the team also provide personal mentoring as they understand the skills, discipline, and hard-working ethos that ex-military...