David Trenchard from Britannia Leatherbarrows sent in these two contrasting photos. The earlier one is of a Model T Ford supplied to his family's old business in about 1930.

Britannia Anchor Removals has moved to new premises on the Wardley Industrial Estate in Salford, Manchester.

This story came through to The Mover’s office the other day; it has nothing to do with removals, but we found it interesting and thought our readers might be interested too.

Security shredding specialist Simply Shredding is looking to recruit removals and self storage companies in a move to increase its network of branches across the UK.

According to a recent article on www.thedailymail.co.uk, houses are cheaper on rudely-named streets because people are too embarrassed to live there.

The UK road user levy came into force on 1 April, 2014.

SIRVA Worldwide, Inc., has hired Maggie Ryan as President of Europe. In this capacity, Maggie will oversee SIRVA's relocation and moving businesses in the European region.

Crown Worldwide Group has a new Managing Director for Malaysia, Jimmy Thompson. Jimmy was previously Deputy General Manager for China.

The Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) is working to remove rogue movers that are cheating and abusing Canadian consumers and to help consumers find reputable movers.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Connecticut, USA has reported 10,762 complaints against moving and storage companies throughout the country in 2013.

After being awarded its bronze accreditation in April 2013, Erith-based Matthew James Removals and Storage has now been awarded silver accreditation for the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

New data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders in May show a marked increase in lending in March 2014, including first-time buyer, home mover, remortgagor and buy-to-let lending:

To boost the take-up of alternative fuels in transport, EU countries will have to ensure that enough refuelling and recharging stations are available to enable vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as natural gas and electricity, to move freely on EU roads, under an informal agreement reached by European Council and European Parliament negotiators on Thursday 20 March 2014.

Just as important for a port as its location on the sea are the connections it has with inland destinations.

Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered fork lifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne.

These days the term ‘job for life’ is a thing of the past. But when Roger Vallis began his career in the removals industry in 1964 little did he know that he would spend the rest of his working life in the business. Now, after 50 years of hard work for the same firm, Robinsons, he’s nearly ready to retire.

The Ocean Group in Tel Aviv has announced that Mark Kedem, the company’s DSP Manager, has stepped down to pursue an alternative career as a tour guide.

For a small business owner, being an employer and managing a team of staff can be thoroughly rewarding, but the job is not without its troubles, particularly when it comes to the difficult task of disciplining or dismissing a member of staff. Here are is some advice from Jo Eccles, Business Advisor at the Forum of Private Business (FPB).