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High ImpactAug 26, 2026UK HGV Driver Shortage Deepens as Freight Rates Surge
The United Kingdom is experiencing a significant contraction in heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver availability, creating upward pressure on freight rates and threatening logistics capacity across the e
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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactAug 26, 2026UK HGV Driver Shortage Drives Freight Rates Higher
The United Kingdom is experiencing a significant contraction in HGV driver availability, creating a supply-demand imbalance that is forcing freight rates upward across the logistics sector. This short
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Demand Planning
High ImpactJul 30, 2026Last-Mile Delivery Growth Cut in Half as Housing Crisis Bites
The last-mile delivery segment for bulky items, furniture, appliances, and exercise equipment, faces a structural slowdown as the housing market weakens. Growth that averaged 10%+ annually over eight
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