Freight industry staff classed as 'essential workers' during new UK lockdown

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The UK government has confirmed that freight and logistics industry staff will be considered “essential workers” as the country enters its third national lockdown.

Responding to a request this week from UK Warehousing Association chief executive Peter Ward, officials from the Department for Transport issued a letter to the industry this morning.

It says: “As is clear in the latest guidance, those who work to keep the freight transport modes operating during the coronavirus response and EU transition, including those working on ...