The word destruction usually has negative connotations, but in Europe at least, after the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), introduced in May 2018, it has suddenly become a buzzword in the corporate world.

David Jordan, The Mover’s Deputy Editor, looks at the increasing menace of fake awards and the threat they pose to the genuine article.

Sarah Dennis, Head of International for The Health Insurance Group, says that varying rates of growth around the world mean that as employers send staff to new regions, they need to adapt to these changing trends to ensure they comply with legislation and that staff are properly supported.

Steve Jordan visited Russell Start, the new managing director of AGM Group, to talk about his reasons for leaving Pickfords, his 12-month garden leave and his plans for his new role.

A tribute to Malcolm Halley who died on 8 August, 2018.

Freight forwarder Davies Turner & Co Ltd has recruited another 11 youngsters for this year’s trainee programme. The scheme is now in its ninth successive year.

Goplasticpallets.com has signed a new partnership agreement with Belgium-based manufacturers Smart-Flow and Gamma-Wopla that secures the company sole UK distribution rights for their entire ranges of plastic pallets and small containers.

Crown Records Management has launched a new service to libraries allowing them to retrieve archive material on demand. The service is designed to support university libraries, museums, and any organisation that requires storage of books and pamphlets.

A new workplace right to paid leave for bereaved parents was officially enshrined in law on 13 September, 2018 as the Parental Leave and Pay Bill achieved Royal Assent.

Crate rental service provider Pluscrates is celebrating a double-digit birthday after successfully completing its first decade of trading.

Charlotte Parslow, Director, Animo Events, gives a preview of what to expect at this year’s Movers and Storers Show.

The UK government has issued guidance on how to apply for an ECMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) international road haulage permit system which truck operators will require to operate their vehicles in Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

The UK government has issued guidance on the permit application scheme.

Nine East London streets have been closed to all petrol and diesel traffic during week-day peak hours in a new initiative by the Hackney and Islington Councils.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is accusing the French authorities of still not doing enough to protect hauliers driving into Ouistreham, near Caen.

Fuel Card Services has recently launched its new product Tele-Gence for fleet managers.

Delivery company Arrow XL has recently issued the Shoulder Dolly lifting strap, supplied by Packer Products, to all of its 300 specialist delivery crews after completing a successful trial.

Mark Dearborn, Vice President of Global Accounts for Arpin Group and president of Arpin Strong, has joined the Marguerite’s Place Board of Directors.

Two Arpin Group employees have passed the Worldwide ERC Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) examination: Jean Gong, Director of Business Development, West Coast, and Allison Rathbun Dickson, Assistant Vice President of Business Development. Jean and Allison will now be recognised as Certified Relocation Professionals.