From 1 February 2023, Calor is to discontinue the following cylinders: Cube, 3.9kg Propane, 4.5kg Butane, 6Lite Propane and 12kg Butane cylinders. The company says thatimproving its cylinder service is a priority: “Our existing range of cylinders is creating complexity within our supply chain. This means longer change over times and reduced filling capacity on...
Caravanning organisations say they are disappointed that London Mayor Sadiq Khan has not exempted motorhomes and campervans in his plan to expand London’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) to the whole Greater London area next year. The mayor, Sadiq Khan, announced in December that from 29 August 2023, anyone driving a vehicle with a diesel...
With effect from 1 January 2021 the Timber and Timber Products Placing on the Market Regulations (UKTR) replace the European Timber Regulation (EUTR). Similarly, the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Regulations are now replaced by the UK FLEGT Regulations which apply in Great Britain. The requirements for the UK regulations remain the same. The...
There is updated practical information on the .GOV website to help businesses make the most of their Intellectual Property (IP) when doing business in Australia. IP Australia (IPA) is the body responsible to operating the patent, industrial design and trade mark system in Australia. The Australian trade mark system is similar to the UK’s. Trade marks protect symbols, colours...
Driving for Better Business (DfBB) says that focusing on sustainability in your fleet can contribute to significant business benefits for your organisation, including reductions in collisions and running costs. As part of their focus on sustainability this quarter, they are sharing resources and stories from those with experience and expertise in this area. DfBB partners, Logistics UK...
The Government has announced plans to introduce measures to further support businesses transitioning to UKCA marking. BEIS (the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) reports that they are aware that businesses face challenges in adapting to the new UK goods regulatory regime, stating: “(We) want to be pragmatic and support businesses. “We are therefore...
RSM, a frequent contributor to the NCC’s magazines, has provided this resume of the recent HMRC guidance on the penalty regime for Making Tax Digital and VAT. While this was primarily targeted at small businesses under the VAT registration threshold who now fall under the Making Tax Digital (MTD) filing requirements, there are a few...
Link to the syllabus Where to find training providers Drivers in England, Scotland and Wales can take newly-accredited training to learn and improve the skills they need to safely tow. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is urging drivers who are planning to tow a caravan or trailer to take a training course before...
The Queen’s Speech on the State Opening of Parliament on 10 May sets out the Government’s agenda for the next session and its plans to grow the economy. The Prime Minister announced some 38 bills – including the Modern Slavery Bill. This aims to: “Strengthen the protection and support for victims of human trafficking and modern...
From Sunday 1 May, public health advice changed to a ‘stay at home’ message replacing self-isolation for people who have symptoms or have tested positive for Covid-19. People who have symptoms of Covid-19 and who have a fever or are too unwell to carry out normal activities will be asked to ‘stay at home’ while...