The pilot scheme, set to launch in Liverpool before being rolled out to other major cities over the coming months, will see benefit claimants gain an industry recognised accreditation, endorsed by industry leaders including Greene King, Marriot Hotels and ACC Liverpool. The Hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) combines a […]
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Back to the wall: tips from GEM to prevent reversing bumps
Pricey parking prangs are easily avoidable just by slowing down and knowing the length and width of your car, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Figures show repair costs have risen 40% in the past five years1, while according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
Members of European Parliament recognise potential of breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell technology at IAA Mobility
Andreas Glück and Andrey Kovatchev, Members of the European Parliament, representing the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), were welcomed to Bramble Energy’s stand to discover how its innovative hydrogen technology can play a pivotal role in Europe’s clean energy future. With the European Commission having set the goal […]
Macklin Motors is Official Partner of SCOTY Awards 2023
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers is delighted to announce that Macklin Motors is the Official Partner of the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2023. The SCOTY Awards are the highlight of the motoring year and reward the best cars launched in the previous 12 months. In 2023, the […]
Volkswagen Group taps into new profit pools with sustainable mobility
As a strategic framework, the ten-point plan defines the most important fields of action for the Group’s transformation. The company’s four technology platforms play an integral role here: architecture, battery & charging, software and mobility. The Group has made decisive progress in each of these areas, which it is presenting […]
The Volkswagen business class: world premiere of the all-new Passat Estate
All-new, but typical Passat. Clean and powerful – the design is clearly Passat, clearly Volkswagen, yet new from every perspective. Drive options available in the UK for the new model include a mild hybrid eTSI petrol engine that is new for the Passat, two new plug-in eHybrids and a TSI […]
Learn your lines and save yourself a penalty, says GEM
Knowing your road lines and what they mean could help you avoid an unwelcome penalty ticket and even points on your licence, says road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. GEM has assembled a line-by-line guide to staying safe, designed to reduce risk and help drivers steer clear of […]
Research gives new insights into fighting antimicrobial resistance
Cooking food thoroughly and avoiding some types of vegetables and salad during a course of antibiotic treatment could potentially reduce antibiotic resistance, by preventing bacteria carrying resistance genes getting into the gut, according to a new study. New research from the University of Nottingham has modelled how antibiotic resistance genes build-up […]
Concours of Elegance 2023 welcomes Bugatti – ‘le pur-sang des automobiles’
The Concours of Elegance, presented by A. Lange & Söhne, is delighted to welcome an exquisite array of the rarest and most desirable Bugattis to Hampton Court Palace in west London, UK on September 1-3, 2023. These cars from the thoroughbred French marque – considered to be ‘le pur-sang des […]
Walsall residents encouraged to take part in new parks and green spaces survey
Hatherton Lake, Walsall Arboretum The survey, which runs from 1 August to 30 September 2023, offers an important opportunity for residents and community members to share their views on the current green space service provisions that are available throughout the borough. The survey also encourages feedback around what respondents […]