Pablo Escobar’s biological brother, Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria, has started production of a mainstream completely foldable smartphone which features a unique flexible screen allowing a user to easily fold their regular phone into a tablet size smartphone. The Escobar Fold 2 phone come at a retail price of just $399 and is […]
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TRACKER WARNS DRIVERS TO PROTECT CARS AGAINST THEFT
Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery expert, is warning motorists against opportunistic criminals looking to steal cars to fill the replacement parts gap, caused by the shutting down of manufacturer supply chains. Police across the country are already fighting an increase in ‘chop shops’ – where stolen vehicles are stripped down […]
UK CV MANUFACTURING DOWN -13.6% IN FEBRUARY, AS SECTOR SUPPORTS FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
UK commercial vehicle production declined -13.6% in February, with 7,980 vans, trucks and buses manufactured, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance follows a bumper February in 2019 when output grew by more than half ahead of key model […]
National price hike day will see eye-watering costs for Brits
IT’S NATIONAL PRICE HIKE DAY AND THINGS JUST GOT £4 BILLION MORE EXPENSIVE FOR THE UK April 1st will see the cost of living rise by £158 for UK households New report reveals £4.2 billion in added costs for the UK’s 27.6 million households this year Almost £25 billion has […]
UK ENGINE PRODUCTION DECLINES -9.3% IN FEBRUARY
UK ENGINE MANUFACTURING (data for February 2020) 214,155 engines made in February as UK production declines -9.3%. Production for domestic car plants rises 14.0%, while exports fall -21.0%. More than 450,000 engines built in Britain in first two months, with 58.4% exported. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “The UK is […]
TWO NISSAN NAVARA PICK-UPS JOIN TEAM RUBICON UK IN COVID-19 CRISIS SUPPORT
Dealer group West Way has loaned two Nissan Navara pick-ups to Team Rubicon UK, a disaster response charity that has been asked by the Government to coordinate the support being provided by former members of the armed forces during the COVID-19 crisis. Team Rubicon has saved countless lives across the […]
Walsall Businesses Step Up
Lockdown conditions have brought the best out in many organisations, with Walsall Council being inundated with offers of support from local businesses. Instead of closing, they are offering their staff, stock and fleets to support efforts to care for vulnerable residents. Donations of food, equipment and food parcel delivery are […]
Council Support for Market Traders
The council has agreed that any Market Trader who is required to self-isolate for 14 days due to the coronavirus will not have to pay any rent during the 14 day period. Additionally, it has been agreed that all rents will be reduced by 50% for up to 3 months […]
Bank Of England Boss says “not to fire people”
Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey says not to fire people, but merely look at the support available for them first. Many firms may have to cut staff amid a slump in demand caused by the virus. Airlines, retailers, restaurants, theaters and pubs have all said they have been pushed […]
Iceland’s “elderly shopping hour” introduced
An iceland store in Northern Ireland has introduced and “elderly shopping hour” in which only more elderly people are allowed to go in and shop for their groceries. This due to the stats and data that shows elderly people are more prone to contract the virus due to weaker and […]