WSP Global buys Ricardo in Strategic Action Plan

WSP Global Inc has completed its acquisition of Ricardo plc, a global strategic and engineering consultancy firm based in the UK. Ricardo operates in over 20 countries across Europe, Australia, North America, Asia and the Middle East. As part of its 2025–2027 Global Strategic Action Plan, WSP says the acquisition both accelerates growth in advisory, energy transition, water solutions and rail, and strengthens WSP’s presence in markets such as the UK, Australia and the Netherlands. WSP’s 2025-2027 Global Strategic Action Plan aims to double in size and increase net revenues by over 40%.  Announced in February 2025, the plan is targeting over $17bn in net revenues by 2027. The company is investing $200m in research, innovation, and digital partnerships as part of this... continue

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Council agrees £193m package for Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Deniz Huseyin

City of Doncaster Council has endorsed the financial borrowing required to re-open Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Funding of £193m to fully reopen the airport has been secured from a mix of funds including £160m funding from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, SY Local Growth Fund... continue

4 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
DCBL appoints Gibson as managing director

DCBL appoints Gibson as managing director

Mark Moran

Debt resolution specialist DCBL has appointed Jamie Gibson as its new managing director.  Gibson joins DCBL from... continue

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PayByPhone and Designa sign strategic global partnership agreement

PayByPhone and Designa sign strategic global partnership agreement

Mark Moran

Mobile parking payments provider PayByPhone has signed a global... continue

4 Dec 2025Parking Review Products & Services

PJA buys Key Transport Consultants

Deniz Huseyin

Transport consultancy Key Transport Consultants (KTC) has been acquired by built environment specialists PJA Civil Engineering. PJA is behind Bristol developments such as Southmead Hospital, Cabot Circus, The Galleries and both city universities. KTC, based in Bristol for more than 20 years,... continue

4 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News

Vinci all set to acquire FM Conway

The acquisition of UK highways specialist FM Conway by global construction, contracting, energy services, and infrastructure management company Vinci is expected to be completed in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval, strengthening Vinci's position in the South-East.  VINCI says it has... continue

4 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Hubs overtake motorway services as most popular place to charge EVs

Hubs overtake motorway services as most popular place to charge EVs

Mark Moran

Access to home charging does not influence confidence in using... continue

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4 Dec 2025EVolution Features
UK has over 87,000 public chargepoints

UK has over 87,000 public chargepoints

Mark Moran

There are now over 87,000 public chargepoints for electric vehicles across the UK, according to the latest data... continue

4 Dec 2025EVolution Features
Van market declines in November, but EV demand grows

Van market declines in November, but EV demand grows

Mark Moran

UK registrations of new light commercial vehicles... continue

4 Dec 2025EVolution Features
New car market fell in November

New car market fell in November

Mark Moran

The UK new car market declined slightly in November as new registrations fell by -1.6% to... continue

4 Dec 2025EVolution Features
Zipcar plans to exit UK

Zipcar plans to exit UK

Mark Moran

Britain’s car-sharing provider, Zipcar, is planning to close... continue

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2 Dec 2025EVolution News
Voltempo appoints Smith as CEO

Voltempo appoints Smith as CEO

Mark Moran

British clean-tech company Voltempo has appointed Simon Smith as its new chief executive... continue

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Intelli-Park acquires Total Parking Solutions

Intelli-Park acquires Total Parking Solutions

Mark Moran

Parking management provider Intelli-Park has acquired Total Parking Solutions (TPS), an operator with a presence across universities,... continue

1 Dec 2025Parking Review News
It's National EV Week!

It's National EV Week!

Mark Moran

The first ever National EV Week will see professionals working in... continue

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1 Dec 2025EVolution News
The driver's voice must be central to discussions around eVED

The driver's voice must be central to discussions around eVED

Vicky Edmonds

We all love our EVs. 95% of us would recommend them to... continue

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28 Nov 2025EVolution Opinion
Road logistics stands at a critical juncture on pathway to decarbonisation

Road logistics stands at a critical juncture on pathway to decarbonisation

Mark Moran

Low confidence across the logistics sector and insufficient support means... continue

28 Nov 2025EVolution Features
28 Nov 2025EVolution News
Vehicle production fell in October

Vehicle production fell in October

Mark Moran

UK car production fell in October, down -23.8%, according to the latest figures published by the... continue

28 Nov 2025EVolution Features
Government maintains commitment  to decarbonising road transport

Government maintains commitment to decarbonising road transport

Jonathan Murray

In a Budget with significant implications for the road... continue

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27 Nov 2025EVolution Opinion
What does the Budget mean for EVs?

What does the Budget mean for EVs?

Vicky Read

The Budget was not the only big event yesterday. Just across the river, ChargeUK’s All Member... continue

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27 Nov 2025EVolution Opinion

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