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New ministers join DfT in Cabinet reshuffle

In a recent development, two Members of Parliament have joined the Department for Transport (DfT) in key roles. Guy Opperman MP and Anthony Browne MP have been appointed as Parliamentary…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 16, 2023

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MILS weekly legal advice: Pre-termination negotiations

“I have an employee whose attitude and performance is poor. Rather than taking the employee through a capability procedure can I explore with the employee whether he/she would be open…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 10, 2023

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SYNETIQ awarded silver EcoVadis medal for sustainability performance

Sustainability ratings leader EcoVadis places SYNETIQ in top 25% of all companies evaluated The award is further validation of SYNETIQ’s sustainability commitments and performance SYNETIQ, an IAA company and the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 7, 2023

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MILS weekly legal advice: What is a payment in lieu of notice?

“Unfortunately I am having to consider a number of redundancies. If I terminate an employee (or they resign) and I want to make a payment in lieu of notice instead…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 3, 2023

Industry News VBRA

5 million signs ups to the MOT reminder service

5 million people have now signed up for the MOT reminder service. The service, which launched in 2017, sends prompts to customers a month before their next MOT is due…

Annaluce CavalmorettiNovember 2, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Navigating the obstacles of workplace relationships

A newspaper article recently declared that the politics and practicalities of workplace romantic relationships were a ‘minefield’, a statement that the majority of HR departments would likely agree with. Their article focussed…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 27, 2023

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SYNETIQ secures sweep of ISO recertifications

Company achieves recertification for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 standards. The re-accreditations demonstrate commitment to the highest standards of quality management, health and safety, information security…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 26, 2023

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Changes to DBS check requirements for MOT Testers

The required disclosure and barring service (DBS) basic checks for MOT testers will be changing from 8 January 2024. Currently you need a DBS check if you are a: New…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 26, 2023

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ACCIDENT CREDIT GROUP LTD IS ON THE MOVE!

Accident Credit Group (ACG) Ltd, the leading funding partner for the accident repair and credit hire sectors, is excited to announce its new office move following a record year of…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 26, 2023

Industry News VBRA

VBRA Meeting Highlights at DAF Training Headquarters

On 12 October, the VBRA held a general meeting at the heart of DAF Training headquarters. We gathered to address crucial aspects within the sector, including apprenticeships, haulage challenges, and…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 20, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Abandoned Vehicles

“ I have had a vehicle on site for some time. I have done some diagnostic work and quoted for a repair. The owner was going to get back to…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 20, 2023

Industry News VBRA

Clarifying our message about vehicles imported from Japan

We recently contacted you about the changes to the compliance requirements for vehicles imported from Japan. We would like to add some additional clarification for Japanese imported vehicles. Imported Japanese vehicles that…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 19, 2023

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“REVOLUTIONISING RECRUITMENT: YOUR DRIVING FORCE FOR SUCCESS – EASY 2 RECRUIT OFFERS NBRA BODYSHOPS A GAME CHANGER SOLUTION

Calling UK Body Shop Garage Owners In the fast-paced world of the automotive industry, finding and retaining skilled technicians is a constant challenge. The skills gap looms like a dark…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 19, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Supreme Court issues landmark decision on holiday pay calculations

Over 3,300 police officers and 364 civilian employees brought claims under the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (ERO) and the Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 relating to underpaid…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 13, 2023

Industry News VBRA

Comparing pricing models: Utilities and the UK accident repair market

In the intricate world of pricing models, parallels can often be found in unexpected places. In this thought-provoking opinion piece, NBRA's board member Wayne Mason-Drust draws a fascinating comparison between…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 13, 2023

Industry News VBRA

Clean Air Zone briefing note – Logistics UK October update

Logistics UK has updated its monthly members-only Clean Air Zone (CAZ) briefing note. The document covers Logistics UK’s policy position on urban air quality restrictions and contains information on all CAZs…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 12, 2023

Industry News VBRA

Government Eases Regulations for Electric Vans

On October 10, 2023, the Government released its response to the 'Driving licence flexibility for alternatively-fuelled vehicles' consultation. The consultation aimed to support the transition of heavy alternative fuel vehicles…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 12, 2023

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VBRA at the National Apprentice Fair in Bristol

Thomas Hudd, VBRA's national manager, recently attended the National Apprentice Fair in partnership with Scania in Bristol's held at Bristol's Ashton Gate on 27 September. The event offered attendees a…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 11, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023: What Changes Can Employers Expect?

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has recently received Royal Assent and is expected to come into force next year, most likely later in 2024. Despite the somewhat…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 6, 2023

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The plan for drivers

The Department for Transport released a comprehensive policy paper yesterday outlining their strategy for enhancing the driving experience. While the paper primarily focuses on critical aspects such as the implementation…

Annaluce CavalmorettiOctober 6, 2023

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New ministers join DfT in Cabinet reshuffle

MILS weekly legal advice: Pre-termination negotiations

SYNETIQ awarded silver EcoVadis medal for sustainability performance

MILS weekly legal advice: What is a payment in lieu of notice?

5 million signs ups to the MOT reminder service

MILS weekly legal advice: Navigating the obstacles of workplace relationships

SYNETIQ secures sweep of ISO recertifications

Changes to DBS check requirements for MOT Testers

ACCIDENT CREDIT GROUP LTD IS ON THE MOVE!

VBRA Meeting Highlights at DAF Training Headquarters

MILS weekly legal advice: Abandoned Vehicles

Clarifying our message about vehicles imported from Japan

“REVOLUTIONISING RECRUITMENT: YOUR DRIVING FORCE FOR SUCCESS – EASY 2 RECRUIT OFFERS NBRA BODYSHOPS A GAME CHANGER SOLUTION

MILS weekly legal advice: Supreme Court issues landmark decision on holiday pay calculations

Comparing pricing models: Utilities and the UK accident repair market

Clean Air Zone briefing note – Logistics UK October update

Government Eases Regulations for Electric Vans

VBRA at the National Apprentice Fair in Bristol

MILS weekly legal advice: The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023: What Changes Can Employers Expect?

The plan for drivers

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