Annual UK house price growth edged higher in May to 3.5%, up from 3.4% in April, according to a census performed by Nationwide.

EUROMOVERS International held its annual conference in Dublin, Ireland, from 29 May to 1 June, 2025. As usual at EUROMOVERS, the event was well attended with virtually all delegates taking part in both the business and social events.

Arpin International Group’s GSA Division has announced the promotions of team members:

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has released a new Net Zero report based on a road transport sector-wide survey of UK HGV, coach and van operators.

Logistics UK has introduced ‘Licence Check’ as a new module within its Vision Compliance Portal.

AltoVita, the corporate accommodation company, has announced the return of its Smart, Safe & Sustainable Summit, set to take place on June 27, 2025, at the iconic Londoner Hotel and ODEON Luxe.

Doree Bonner International honoured what it called its ‘frontline heroes’ on International Movers' Day on 19 May, 2025. The day is dedicated to recognising the incredible efforts of moving teams worldwide.

John Mason International has unveiled ambitious plans to open a new hub for UK moving companies.

Speaking at a logistics and sustainability event recently in Northampton, Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Clare Bottle called for the government to publish its Solar Roadmap urgently, as warehouse companies keen to embrace rooftop solar power continue to face impossible barriers.

Move4U in the Netherlands has announced a strategic partnership with San Diego-headquartered Relosys to drive faster adoption of its CrewPro digital inventory platform with USA moving companies.

Gemma Hendry has been elected chair of the BAR Overseas Group Council at the BAR (British Association of Removers) annual conference in Liverpool.

Ian Studd, Director General of the BAR (British Association of Removers) has been awarded an Honorary Life membership of the organisation while attending the annual conference in Liverpool.

The new long-distance electric truck from Volvo has a range of up to 600 kilometres and its batteries can be charged in 40 minutes.

New Zealand Van Lines has announced that it has achieved Toitū carbon reduce certification — a first for the New Zealand moving industry.

Sterling Lexicon has appointed Denise Mitchell as the new senior vice president of sales, USA. The company says that Denise will play a pivotal role in driving growth and strengthening client partnerships across the United States.

DKV Mobility has partnered with EasyGo, one of Ireland's largest charge point operators, to expand its electric vehicle charging network.

The Suddath Companies has announced the appointment of Rich Greco as president of Suddath Workplace Solutions.

The European Commission has proposed an amendment that will provide greater flexibility for car manufacturers in achieving their emissions targets in the period 2025–2027.

The European Commission is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the EU's road safety and vehicle registration rules with the aim to achieve better road safety and air quality across the EU.

I am aware that The Mover is an international magazine and the topic of this month’s missive might be foreign to many. But here goes anyway.