Backhouse Jones – Keep your wheels turning: Important updates

2025 Border Force report: What hauliers need to know

A new report outlines growing expectations on hauliers to improve vehicle security, collaborate with authorities, and prepare for stricter enforcement under the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme.

BHJ is BACK on the road with RHA Spring Briefings

Our employment law team is joining the RHA Spring Briefings to explore the draft Employment Rights Bill and what it means for haulage and coach operators. Should you act now or wait? Find your nearest event and book through your RHA Area Manager today.

New podcast episode: Driver-operator relationships & legal changes

In our latest episode, we unpack the impact of rising National Insurance contributions and explore how upcoming employment law reforms could reshape driver relationships across the transport sector.

DISCOVER BACK ACADEMY’S EXPERT VIRTUAL TRAINING SESSIONS, DESIGNED FOR THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

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M25 Road Works Update to 31 May 2025

M25 clockwise within J23 | Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J23 and J23 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 08:32 on 31 March 2025 to 23:59 on 31 May 2025. M25 clockwise within J23 | Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M25 … Continue reading “M25 Road Works Update to 31 May 2025”

Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – 3 Mar to 18 Apr 2025

This is a reminder to all operators that the bus stand on Elizabeth Bridge is only to be used by the following services only: National Express: Luton Airport services National Express: Stansted Airport services Other operators will be told to move on. This instruction can come from either National Express staff managing the services detailed … Continue reading “Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – 3 Mar to 18 Apr 2025”

Important Travel Updates – Port of Dover – April 2025

Dear Member, The Port of Dover has issued essential guidance for coach operators travelling during the Easter period to ensure smooth processing and minimise delays. To manage high volumes of traffic, coaches must not arrive at the Port more than three hours before their designated sailing time. Any coach arriving earlier than this will be … Continue reading “Important Travel Updates – Port of Dover – April 2025”

A19 Roadworks Update to 17th April 2025

A19 southbound between A1231 and A183 | Southbound | Road Works The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1231 and the A183 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 5 April 2025. Schedule … Continue reading “A19 Roadworks Update to 17th April 2025”

Bus & Coach Ban – Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Dear All, OAKLEY STREET AND OLD CHURCH STREET – BUS AND COACH BAN The Kensington and Chelsea (Prescribed Routes) (No. 7) Traffic Order 2023 On behalf of the Council of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and in accordance with the usual consultation procedures on traffic and parking schemes, I wish to draw your … Continue reading “Bus & Coach Ban – Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea”

Victoria Coach Station – Monday 3rd March to Thursday 17 April 2025

Safety works being carried out in the departures terminal. From Monday 3rd March safety works taking place on the vehicle movement area within the VCS Departures Terminal. There will be reductions in operational footprint. No short notice ad-hoc parking will be permitted. Any breakdowns must be dealt with swiftly – to avoid impacting the operation … Continue reading “Victoria Coach Station – Monday 3rd March to Thursday 17 April 2025”