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Employment Rights Bill nears final stage: Key changes ahead
The Employment Rights Bill is in its final stages in the House of Lords and is expected to receive Royal Assent by autumn 2025 — with some key reforms taking effect later this year and most major changes rolling out throughout 2026 and 2027.
IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys
The Department for Transport have yesterday issued an important update to the upcoming requirements for Smart Tachograph 2 installation and driver’s hours records for PSV’s when conducting journeys into the EU. From 31 December 2024, new requirements will come into effect for some commercial international transport journeys involving PSV’s with more than 10 seats. These … Continue reading “IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys”
Semley Place entrance restrictions 21 to 25 July 2025 –
Closure of lane 4 at the Semley Place Coach entrance.
Week of overnight M2, A249 and A2 closures in Kent during July 2025
Full details have been confirmed for the overnight road closures that will impact travel on Kent’s motorways and major A-roads this week. Stretches of the A2, M2, A249 and A21 will shut at various points throughout the week for different planned works. This includes a series of closures of the A249 Sittingbourne Road between Stockbury … Continue reading “Week of overnight M2, A249 and A2 closures in Kent during July 2025”
Announcement from Parksafe – Road Skills online – Bridge strikes
RSO Partnership Press Release I hope your week is going well! I’m pleased to share our latest press release announcing an exciting new partnership with Road Skills Online, aimed at addressing the growing issue of bridge strikes. Individually, both training and technology are proven tools in preventing these costly and dangerous incidents. Together, they become … Continue reading “Announcement from Parksafe – Road Skills online – Bridge strikes”
Lambeth Bridge 10 February to 19 December 2025
Lambeth Bridge eastbound directional closure (Westminster to Lambeth) from 10 February to 19 December 2025. TKJV, working on behalf of TFL will be carrying out public realm improvement works on Lambeth Bridge. Works will necessitate the part closure of Lambeth Bridge.