![]() Nonetheless, the government said on Friday it had “acted quickly to introduce a series of measures”, including streamlining the testing process for HGV drivers, and introducing short-term visas for fuel drivers, food haulage drivers and poultry workers. Haulage associations have been increasingly vocal in warning of a shortage of lorry drivers, and the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, admitted last week that he had known of the problem a decade ago. In late September, the lack of tanker drivers culminated in chaotic queues at filling stations as petrol pumps ran dry. While Covid, container shipping costs and the blockage of the Suez canal have all contributed to global supply chain pressures over the past year, problems have been particularly acute in the UK with staff shortages in warehousing, packing and – above all – HGV driving, exacerbated by Brexit. “There are currently global supply issues which we are working with industry to mitigate and Dave brings a wealth of experience which will help us continue to protect our businesses and supply chains.” The prime minister, Boris Johnson, said: “I’m pleased that Sir David Lewis is joining the team who have been working on future-proofing our supply chains across the United Kingdom as we recover from the pandemic. ![]() ![]() The lives of Hal and Jenny are turned upside down when a deadly serial killer returns to Cardiff. ![]() Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. Lewis will also co-chair a new supply chain advisory group and will be based in the Cabinet Office. Read iCommand by Dave Lewis with a free trial. ![]()
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