With over 11 million employees, the transport and logistics sector is a vital sector for the European workforce. However, the division of gender reveals that only 22 per cent of transport workers are female within the EU. This is disappointing, considering that in total, women make up about 46 per cent of the total EU…
Yesterday afternoon Rishi Sunak announced continued large scale support for UK SMEs due to the ongoing impacts and disruption caused by COVID-19. Paul Struthers, UK managing director of the FTSE100 technology company Sage, has provided the following comment: “This was a strong Budget for both SMEs and the wider levelling up agenda. This economic recovery will…
Chancellor Sunak’s promised £65bn spend, at the expense of a new 25 per cent corporation tax, is simply robbing Peter to pay Paul. It’s not enough to save many SME retailers and manufacturers, cautions the home delivery expert ParcelHero The unprecedented national debt created by the impact of the Covid pandemic means Chancellor Rishi Sunak…
The failure of a key UK-EU Joint Committee meeting to shelve new fees and red tape on deliveries to Northern Ireland could spell border chaos, says ParcelHero Delays and red tape on goods sent between the UK and Northern Ireland (NI) are set to increase significantly following the failure of a key UK-EU meeting, says…
IDEAL Networks, leading manufacturer of dependable data cable, network, and CCTV test equipment, will be known as TREND Networks from 31 March 2021. In re-branding to TREND Networks, with a new tagline “Depend on Us”, the company aims to better reflect its vision, mission, goals, and position as a partner providing customers with innovation alongside…
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories and consumables, has launched the company’s electrical and data catalogue, providing an easy reference guide to all Ideal products in its range. Available to download from the company’s website www.idealindustriesemea.com , the catalogue is a searchable resource that allows wholesalers, specifiers, contractors and procurement professionals to find…
BiKBBI CEO Damian Walters calls upon Rishi Sunak to kick start local economies by ‘backing tradespeople and independent retailers in the home improvement industry.’ BiKBBI, which represents thousands of tradespeople and independent retailers has called on the Chancellor to breathe new life into the Government’s levelling up agenda with a package of support targeted at…
The ‘UK Domestic Trade Skills Index’ is a new quarterly report from Homeserve Foundation, which provides comprehensive insights and analysis into the state of the nation’s trades skills. JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating & plumbing apprenticeships, discusses the report’s findings. JTL’s Chief Executive, Jon Graham, says: “February’s UK Domestic Trade…
Recolight have announced a new Circular Economy webinar series for 2021. It will build on the events held in 2020, and the progress being made by the lighting industry. All webinars will be chaired by Ray Molony who said: “It’s vital that the industry continues this conversation if it’s to address its responsibility to the…
Electricians and heating installers of Rointe products can now benefit from unique features and rewards, following the launch of the new Rointe Club. The exclusive membership, launched by the international electric heating manufacturer, includes perks such as inclusion in its online and project directories, installation guides, and an annual advertising pack. Members can accumulate 3%…