Haulage

Employers and staff feel effect of fuel price rise

While short-term effect is already biting, firms fear inflation rise if Iran conflict continues.

Drivers on JLR contracts in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull and Widnes are to be balloted.

An increase in fuel prices amidst the US-Israel war with Iran is affecting businesses in the UK.

John Reid Trucking Limited, in Brigg, typically buys more than 20,000 litres of fuel a week.

Nerys Mitchell, from Driffield, is the only woman among the 75 HGV drivers on her company's books.

The Swallowfield bridge was damaged on Wednesday and will remain closed to vehicles into next week.

The side of the bridge in Swallowfield was destroyed after the lorry drove over it on Wednesday.

Hauliers take their campaign for better parking provision to Westminster.

Chippenham Pit Stop is launching a month-long campaign to boost the amount of plants drivers eat.

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