AI & Automation at UKWA Conference
Earlier this month we held our biggest UKWA Conference to date with 300 warehousing professionals and leaders coming together in […]
The UK Government publishes first UK Sustainability Reporting Standards
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for businesses. Energy use, transport activity and building operations mean warehouses play a […]
People and Purpose at the 2026 UKWA Conference
We know that recruitment and retention remains a pressing concern for our sector. Last month, we launched our 2026 Skills Paper (LINK), […]
Employment Rights Act 2025: Have Your Say on Flexible Working and Fire‑and‑Rehire Rules
The Government’s Make Work Pay agenda, introduced through the Employment Rights Act 2025, is bringing forward significant reforms which the […]
Young Persons Advisory Board Meeting at Europa, Corby
This month the UKWA Young Persons Advisory Board held its first in-person meeting at UKWA member Europa’s state of the art warehouse in Corby. What […]
Vocational Pathways for the Warehousing Sector
The Department for Education’s consultation on Post-16 Level 3 and Below Pathways, which closed on 12 January, proposes the biggest […]
Lithium Batteries: A Growing Priority for Warehouse Operators
Lithium batteries are now a common feature across many supply chains, appearing in everything from consumer goods and power tools […]
Revised National Planning Policy Framework and Consultation
Just before Christmas the government launched a consultation on their recently published revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). What is the […]
The Challenge of Attracting Young Talent to Warehousing & Logistics
How often do you hear a young person say: “I fell into logistics?” Having joined the UKWA Board in early […]
Get the Nation Learning Week & Make your Voice Heard on Skills
As part of this year’s Get the Nation Learning Week (3-7 November 2025), I represented UKWA alongside industry leaders, training […]