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Today in Road Transport, 10 October 2007

DfT backs down from vignette scheme
The government has seemingly backed away from plans to charge foreign trucks for using UK roads, claiming its favoured vignette scheme is not sufficiently cost-effective.

Tories unveil 40mph review
A Conservative government would review the 40mph HGV speed limit on single carriageway A-roads - with a view of lifting it to 50mph - according to shadow transport minister Theresa Villiers.

Iveco launches 4x4 Daily
Iveco has launched a 4x4 version of its new Daily chassis cab, a van it expects to have particular appeal to UK utility companies.

Business Post sees decline in B2C business
Business Post says lower-ed consumer confidence is the reason that half-year results for its business-to-consumer (B2C) division are below expectations.

Wincanton receives £13.7m damages
Wincanton has been awarded £13.7m following a financial dispute with a customer.

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