Though the internet as a technology and service does not have a long-standing history as others, still it has penetrated our lives that others haven’t. It was invented on January 1, 1983, used primarily for military purposes, later it expanded to the purpose of communication among scientists and now the […]
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CORONAVIRUS: PHE GUIDANCE ON SOCIAL DISTANCING IN THE WORKPLACE
Public Health England (PHE) has published a list of tailored advice for different scenarios as an example of how social distancing and other measures might be implemented by employers in England to help protect their workforce and customers from coronavirus while still continuing to trade. Advice for Transport businesses Social […]
Manchester set to be the next UK tech hub as IT workers look beyond the capital, finds CWJobs
Manchester could be set to see an influx of tech talent in the next three years, according to new research from CWJobs, the UK’s leading tech job board. Surveying 1,000 tech workers, Manchester emerged as the top choice outside of the capital (22%) to work in, with a fifth (20%) also revealing it’s […]
Pablo Escobar’s Brother Releases a New $399 Foldable Smartphone
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 […]
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 […]