The UK has “the talent and energy” to avoid being part of the “inevitable slowdown” in the Eurozone, but can only do this if it makes boosting business growth a priority, according to the British […]
Six in 10 small firms believe the London 2012 Games will not have a positive impact on their business in the long term despite David Cameron saying the UK is “on track” for a lasting […]
BELGIUM Van Hool has won two orders from ABC, its American distributor, for a total of 510 vehicles. The manufacturer is building 210 coaches in Belgium, and is also setting up a foreign plant to […]
RHS Art Show to include exclusive Hampton Court Palace Florilegium Society exhibit Royal Horticultural Society is hosting a number of events in London in 2012. The RHS London Orchid and Botanical Art Show will take […]
Reays is offering newspapers and free drinks to waiting passengers in Carlisle. The Wigton firm launched its Carlisle City Hopper network in 2010 in competition with Stagecoach. The rivalry has seen reductions in some fares […]
It was getting dark when experienced bus driver Steve Choules, 52, drew up at a bus stop in Elm Lane, Reading, on his 21 route. A male passenger at the stop asked for Mayfair which […]
Optare is to end production of the original Solo design and continue with the later developed SR model only. First introduced 14 years ago, the Solo has sold over 4,000 units including those for export […]
Bus maker Alexander Dennis (ADL) has ended its brief skirmish with India’s Ashok Leyland for control of rival firm Optare. ADL, which is backed by Stagecoach founder and chief executive Sir Brian Souter, walked away […]
ADL considers a takeover after Optare refinancing agreement is announced Ashok Leyland has increased its stake in Optare plc to 75.1% as part of a refinancing agreement. Optare approved the deal conditional to the outcome […]
Businesses will not be able to defer part of next April’s increased business rates despite the government saying they would be able to do so. In his Autumn Statement the chancellor said firms would be […]
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