(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 17, 2012 ) London, UK -- It appears thieves are broadening their scope in terms of what they are willing to steal. In what has been described as an “epidemic”, the theft of metal for scrap is becoming an increasing concern for the UK authorities.
In acts of destruction...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 10, 2012 ) London, UK -- After a less-than white Christmas the UK has been subject to severe weather through the beginning of February. Temperatures overnight have fallen as low as -13°C owing to frigid easterly Siberian winds chilling places in Europe as low as -36°C.
The...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 02, 2012 ) United Kingdom -- Moving home is often cited as one of the most stressful processes of one’s life. The substantial emotional strain relocating can put on families notwithstanding; the financial burden of moving house is higher than ever.
A recent study by Lloyds...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 27, 2012 ) London, UK -- The UK government has plans to extend its electric vehicle grant to LCVs this month, giving man and van operators the opportunity to save 25% when upgrading to a new low emissions model. The current electric car incentive provides a £5,000 subsidy to...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 19, 2012 ) London, UK -- The growth of online shopping has been phenomenal over the past year, the Christmas period saw sales exceeding any previous levels. Online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon continue to see the growing popularity of both buying and selling things online.
In...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 22, 2011 ) United Kingdom -- Snow during the week leading up to Christmas can be troublesome for couriers and customer alike. Now however, the chances of a white Christmas have been slashed as it appears that the UK may be in for one of the warmest Christmas days on record....more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 15, 2011 ) London, UK -- The week ending December 9 saw a 15% rise on the same period last year with similar increases reported of the first 39 days of the holiday season according to comScore. Sales on “Cyber Monday” and “Black Friday” rose more than 20% compared to 2010....more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 08, 2011 ) London, UK -- A day doesn’t pass without emission reductions reaching the international agenda. The recent environment talks in Durban have underlined the increasing importance placed on reducing climate change. Emissions reduction policies inevitably filter down...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 01, 2011 ) London, UK -- The past few months have brought unsettling news for the delivery and logistics sectors as well as other road users; proposed increases in taxes and fuel duty were met with swift objections from MP’s and Motoring Associations.
In a move that will...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 29, 2011 ) London, UK -- Many people covet a white Christmas, the snow provides an authentic holiday feeling for families, which may be very well for spending time indoors on Christmas Day but when it comes to Christmas deliveries the powder can cause a multitude of delays...more
