Iveco celebrates award
Friday, November 30, 2007
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco is celebrating after its Daily model was voted van of the Year by What Van? magazine.
Restaurant ratings receive mixed reaction
Friday, November 30, 2007
The new Scores on the Doors awards scheme highlighting the health inspection histories of food outlets has angered some businesses.
Scottish hotels 'are the greenest'
Friday, November 30, 2007
The list of the UK's top 50 green hotels was dominated by businesses in Scotland, it has been reported.
SMEs remain confident
Friday, November 30, 2007
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to be confident about their prospects and are not concerned with a possible downturn in the economy, it has been claimed.
Green changes can be 'simple and cheap'
Friday, November 30, 2007
People can make environmentally-friendly changes to their offices without having to spend a great deal of money, it has been claimed.
Motor industry faces climate change challenge
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Environmental issues are the hottest topic in the motor industry today, according to new research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New tourism slogan unveiled
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tourists arriving at Scotland's airports will be greeted by an image of a "vibrant" Scotland, a politician has said.
Retailers set to introduce recycling label
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Easily-identifiable and standardised recycling information will be introduced onto packaging to improve national waste reduction targets early next year.
Volkswagen takes home award
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Volkswagen has received recognition for its Caddy DSG (direct shit gearbox) at the What Van? Van of the Year Awards.
Lib Dem MP questions police pub crackdown
Thursday, November 29, 2007
John Hemming, Liberal Democrat MP for Birmingham Yardley, has questioned whether a campaign to catch pubs selling alcohol to drunks is a suitable use of police time.
'Companies can benefit from a web presence'
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Businesses of all sizes can reap the benefits of having a presence online, it has been claimed.
Tour brings visitors to Kent
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
A new report published by Kent County Council and Transport for London has indicated that hosting the Tour de France was a success, helping to boost the local economy.
Spending slump expected after Christmas
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has predicted that retailers may see a slump in consumer spending after the Christmas period.
Car prices falling, says expert
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
A slowdown within sales of new cars is reducing the price of new and used models, it has been claimed.
Flexible working can be used 'positively'
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Flexible working can help people to manage their days more effectively, according to one expert.
RMIF urges MOT testers to get up to speed
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has advised MOT testers to ensure that they follow the new requirements of the computerised system.
