Government encourages car companies to make motoring greener
“Car manufacturers are being encouraged to participate in a £10m scheme to make motoring greener and create thousands of jobs
Geoff Hoon, the transport secretary, has today invited car manufacturers to bid to take part in an initiative to run electric car and ultra-low carbon vehicle demonstration projects, overseen by the Technology Strategy Board." [Guardian]
Call for clampdown on rogue online ticket sellers
"Ticketing websites have called on the government to crack down on rogue online operators after a spate of high-profile examples of consumers being ripped off.
Andy Burnham, the culture secretary, is believed to be close to launching an industry consultation based around proposals first floated this year in response to concerns about the booming online market in tickets for concerts and sporting events." [Guardian]
Pay rises and Christmas parties cancelled as companies cut costs
“Almost four in five British businesses are cutting back on everything from hiring new staff to paying for the office Christmas party, as they batten down the hatches for a deep recession.” [Guardian]
Click here to read more information on Mr Grimsdale, King Heron and Mobius
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment