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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.

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AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published

Dear Members, We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link: Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services A total of 546 operators have been granted … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”

Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025

Concerts will be taking place over three consecutive weekends at Hyde Park. Up to 65,000 are expected to attend each concert. To facilitate the egress of this event, Park Lane will be closed in both directions each night on the listed days from approximately 21:00 until 23:45. Friday 4 July Saturday 5 July Sunday 6 … Continue reading “Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025”

CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA

Steve Telling, President of the UKCOA (and involved in its predecessor the LTCOA) for 35 years this year. At this months board meeting, Steve was presented with some pictures from the industry from 35 years ago and a bottle of whiskey by Tom James, Vice Chairman and Anthony Marett, Chairman, as a small token of … Continue reading “CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA”

All Points East Festival – Grove Road, London E9 to take place on the evenings of: 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24 August

On the evening of 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24 August, All Points East Festival will be taking place at Victoria Park. As a result, there will be nightly closures between 20:00 until 00:30 of Grove Road between Roman Road to Gore Road, Lauriston Road from Gore Road to Victoria Park Road and Old Ford … Continue reading “All Points East Festival – Grove Road, London E9 to take place on the evenings of: 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24 August”

A4 – Great West Road – until 29 November 2025

Until Saturday 29 November, lane closures will be in place between Boston Manor Road and Ealing Road. Bus route E2 will be diverted along the A4 due to vehicle restrictions at the Windmill Road junction. Journeys along this route may take longer than usual. This to allow National Highways to carry out refurbishment work to … Continue reading “A4 – Great West Road – until 29 November 2025”

Blackwell Tunnel – 29 to 30 July 2025

Contractors on behalf of TfL will be carrying out tunnel maintenance works in the Blackwall Tunnel. As part of the traffic management, there will be southbound tunnel closure.