Feature: Northern Ireland

The Mover asked some of the UK’s major players how they were faring and if any new trends had emerged as a result of Europe’s fragile economy.

Following up from the May edition of The Mover, which looked at Anthony Ward Thomas’ take over of Aussie Man and Van and its use of short-term hire vehicles, we’re taking a closer look at the use of short-term leases in the removals industry.

With the general public still cautious of spending and as a result the house market continuing to move slowly, for smaller to medium sized businesses within the moving industry, streamlining measures are likely to remain necessary.

PPS Midlands is an established crate hire company, new to the office and commercial moving sector.

Police check in Milton Keynes reveals overweight vehicles as biggest risk.

Enforcing the rules around cabotage is key to maintaining a fair and level playing field for GB operators.

Easycrate has developed bespoke solutions for both Hong Kong businesses and residents.

Toyota Material Handling UK is launching a new campaign focused on helping customers understand Thorough Examination.

Richard Healey Removals Ltd of Beith, a family run business since 1965, has been relishing growth and new challenges due to its unrivalled customer care and quality of service. With the company booming, a demand for a new, fuel efficient vehicle became necessary.

Interdean held its fifth annual Rugby 7s Tournament on Saturday 18 August, 2012.

Drivers must complete 35 hours of driver training.

New website information on VOSA.

DKV eReporting means quicker onward billing of toll fees to clients.

Thoughts from Easycrate.

Industry leaders from the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) have voiced their concerns over online fork lift truck sales following the discovery of a fork lift truck being sold via an auction site, despite the fact that it was in such poor condition that it had been previously condemned by an experienced fork lift truck dealer.

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is warning entrepreneurs to fully update HM Revenue & Customs about any changes to their businesses, no matter how small, following a report that one firm is facing a £10k fine for not informing inspectors it had changed its name.

Once again Bournes Removals supported STUBS in its annual London to Paris bike ride to raise funds to provide support for UK armed services personnel and their families.

Not everything is as clear as it seems. By David Jordan.

A scheme to introduce a two-tier rate of road tax (VED) whereby motorists using motorways and other major routes would be charged a higher rate is being considered by the government.