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D. Gawthrope ACR Ltd becomes first UK Mercedes MirrorCam Calibration Centre

D Gawthrope ACR - The first UK Mercedes MirrorCam Calibration centre. D Gawthrope ACR Ltd Constantly striving to be the best and offer the best service to…

Antony BarnesAugust 22, 2023

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Exclusive Member Offer – Farecla

Farécla has just extended its range of polishers with the addition of a cordless rotary and cordless dual action polisher, plus a charger and batteries that are common to both…

Antony BarnesAugust 18, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

Bullying Claims in the Workplace.

Bullying Claims in the workplace: what constitutes bullying and what are the relevant issues to consider when investigating a potential bullying situation The recent high-profile investigation and report into…

Antony BarnesAugust 18, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WITHOUT NOTICE – EMPLOYER RIGHTS

“An employee has resigned without working out their contractual notice. Can I withhold any pay in lieu of holiday accrued but not taken on termination, or deduct from the payment…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 11, 2023

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Mirka joins the NBRA

Mirka (UK) Ltd has become a supplier member of the NBRA to maximise the opportunities to engage and network with the repair industry and support the sector’s drive to address…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 10, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Discrimination: perception of harassment

Harassment occurs where, someone is subjected to unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that has the purpose or effect of violating their dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 4, 2023

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Ben Supports People Facing a Summer of Money Worries During Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Ben is there for our automotive family this summer during cost-of-living crisis Some automotive families unable to put food on the table for their children this summer Ben supports automotive…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 4, 2023

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Apprentice numbers stalling despite Thatcham Research programme expansion

Last year, Thatcham Research doubled its MET (Mechanical Electrical Trim) technician capacity in recognition of increased customer demand. This increase was possible thanks to funding from insurer members who recognised…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 4, 2023

Industry News Special Offers

Exclusive NBRA Member Offer Check Light or Pen Light Free with Farecla G360 Complete Kit!

Farécla’s G360 Complete System Kit brings together in one easy to order part number KT3018 all the latest enhancements of its flagship G360 Super Fast polishing system. The kit includes…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 3, 2023

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Hydrogen powered vehicles: process for attending statutory tests

Whilst hydrogen technology in vehicles is still in its infancy, DVSA have an interim process for the requirements for these vehicles presented at statutory test. As with gas vehicles (CNG,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 3, 2023

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Mandatory Training for Handling Diisocyanates

The NBRA would like to draw attention to the necessity for training in how to handle products containing Diisocyanates safely by 24 August 2023, as mandated by the Health and…

Annaluce CavalmorettiAugust 3, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has successfully passed through Parliament. As its title suggests, there are several things it changes in the current flexible working regime. Current position…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 28, 2023

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SYNETIQ makes further progress to manage its environmental impact

Company invests in carbon projects in the UK, Turkey and India to complement its robust decarbonisation plans. The projects, including a UK-based woodland restoration project making up 50% of the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 27, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: Customer Supplied Parts

“A customer has asked me to fit parts that he has supplied. I told him at the time that I was not responsible if they failed but there is now…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 21, 2023

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iRG Apprenticeship Programme

The iRG Apprenticeship Programme has encountered its share of challenges in the industry over the past few years. One of the major hurdles has been the shortage of skilled staff,…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 21, 2023

Industry News Membership Spotlight

NBRA Applauds James Alpe’s Remarkable Carbon Neutral Achievement

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) celebrates James Alpe on their carbon-neutral status and for their commitment to sustainability. As an award-winning, family-run accident repair center, James Alpe's dedication to…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 20, 2023

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Bus fires – lessons for industry to take forward

We recognise the important role bus service operators play in providing vital transport to local communities. It is important that these services operate safely and without disruption. There have been…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 20, 2023

Industry News MILS Guidance

MILS weekly legal advice: High Court quashes Regulations allowing workers on strike to be replaced by agency workers

In R (on the application of ASLEF and ors) v Secretary of State for Business and Trade, the High Court has upheld a judicial review to the revocation of Reg…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 14, 2023

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SYNETIQ becomes the first IVR accredited training provider in the vehicle recycling industry

To cement its commitment to driver safety, SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has become the first in the vehicle recycling industry to become an accredited Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) training…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 14, 2023

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Thatcham Research ‘EV Safe’ training to prepare public sector for electric vehicles

Today, Thatcham Research has announced cutting-edge EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs). EV Safe will ensure the…

Annaluce CavalmorettiJuly 14, 2023

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D. Gawthrope ACR Ltd becomes first UK Mercedes MirrorCam Calibration Centre

Exclusive Member Offer – Farecla

Bullying Claims in the Workplace.

EMPLOYEE RESIGNS WITHOUT NOTICE – EMPLOYER RIGHTS

Mirka joins the NBRA

MILS weekly legal advice: Discrimination: perception of harassment

Ben Supports People Facing a Summer of Money Worries During Cost-Of-Living Crisis

Apprentice numbers stalling despite Thatcham Research programme expansion

Exclusive NBRA Member Offer Check Light or Pen Light Free with Farecla G360 Complete Kit!

Hydrogen powered vehicles: process for attending statutory tests

Mandatory Training for Handling Diisocyanates

MILS weekly legal advice: The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023

SYNETIQ makes further progress to manage its environmental impact

MILS weekly legal advice: Customer Supplied Parts

iRG Apprenticeship Programme

NBRA Applauds James Alpe’s Remarkable Carbon Neutral Achievement

Bus fires – lessons for industry to take forward

MILS weekly legal advice: High Court quashes Regulations allowing workers on strike to be replaced by agency workers

SYNETIQ becomes the first IVR accredited training provider in the vehicle recycling industry

Thatcham Research ‘EV Safe’ training to prepare public sector for electric vehicles

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