International moving company John Mason International moved a bit of the ‘land down under’ to the streets of London recently to mark and honour Australia Day.

From the 6th April 2016 the way in which dividends are to be taxed will change.

For the third year in a row, Arpin International Group has earned the Commitment to Excellence Gold Award from FIDI, the largest global alliance of independent quality international removal companies.

The government has announced several proposed changes to employment law and has launched a number of consultations on further proposed changes.

Vauxhall is Britain’s number one van maker for the 14th year running, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Along with Tilbury - as reported elsewhere in this issue - The Port of Felixstowe has confirmed that it will also offer a container weighing service to ensure UK shippers are able to comply with new international regulations that will come into effect on 1 July, 2016.

Whilst the Chancellor’s announcement to freeze fuel in yesterday's Budget (16/3/16) has been welcomed by the FTA it has also expressed disappointment that he did not take the opportunity to reduce fuel duty – stating that he could have done better.

Rally legend Paddy Hopkirk has been appointed Mature Driver Ambassador by UK's leading independent road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and will be championing the cause of the older driver for the organisation in the future.

Matthew James Global Relocations has taken delivery of two new Mercedes Actros trucks, the latest editions to the company’s 35-vehicle fleet.

From 1 April, 2016, workers in the UK aged over 25 and earning the minimum rate of £6.70 per hour, will see a 50p increase

CARU Containers, who claim to be the world's largest independent supplier of new and used containers, has acquired rivals ECB Group and CCA. ECB is a regular supplier to the moving industry.

Movinga, a new online removals company based in Germany, has reportedly received around US$25 million in Series B funding from investors led by global venture capital firm, Index Ventures.

If you’re a driver, you probably think that if you were silly or careless enough to get 12 penalty points on your licence during a three year period the courts would ban you from driving.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A, the world’s second-largest shipping line, has resumed vessel operations to Iran, after services were suspended in 2012 in response to trade sanctions.