DriverMetrics has published a new guide for fleet managers which addresses the impact of Covid-19 on driver stress. Written by DriverMetrics Research Director, Dr Lisa Dorn, the guide covers identifying the signs of driver stress during the pandemic; its effects on crash involvement, and practical advice on supporting drivers at […]
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ROLLS-ROYCE CHALLENGES YOUNG MINDS TO DESIGN THEIR OWN LUXURY CAR
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a brand that encourages the pursuit of dreams, and now a new generation of aspiring designers are being encouraged to bring their automotive dreams to life through a special ‘Young Designer Competition’. Launched to provide parents and children with a welcome distraction during the worldwide coronavirus […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drive to encourage people to Return to Social Work
People are being encouraged to Return to Social Work in a new recruitment drive. The Local Government Association has launched a campaign aimed at social workers who have been out of the profession for up to 10 years. Return to Social Work will provide support to social workers as they […]
Grant fund of £311,000 to support community groups
Community and voluntary groups in Sandwell will be able to apply for grants under a two-year £311,000 funding scheme. Sandwell Council’s cabinet is being asked to approve funding for Sandwell Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) to run the Vision 2030 Community Grants Programme. The council is handing over the running […]
INC & CO GROUP ACQUIRES LAUNDRAPP
Inc & Co Group has announced today its acquisition of the operations of Laundrapp, the U.K.’s largest on-demand laundry service. Laundrapp provides a fast, efficient and premium laundry & dry cleaning service via their award-winning app – they collect, clean and deliver your items back to your door at a […]
Big Plans for a Great Place for the People of Sandwell – Sandwell Council’s new corporate plan unveiled
Sandwell Council is set to unveil “Big Plans for a Great Place for the People of Sandwell” as the authority launches its plans and priorities for the next ten years. The council’s new corporate plan will set out six major outcomes to focus on to make Sandwell a great place […]
THE MOST DANGEROUS TRADE PROFESSIONS AND JOBS IN BRITAIN REVEALED AND SAFETY TIPS FOR AMATEUR DIYERS
The latest research by tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, has found that the skilled trade occupations account for the highest rate of non-fatal injuries as a percentage of all injuries sustained since 2016 and with Spring approaching leading to more of us attempting DIY jobs at home, they’ve provided a few basic tips […]