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Cost of living crisis

Price uncertainties: Can suppliers protect themselves?

While stable prices are a distant memory, there are steps suppliers can take to protect themselves

18 April 2024

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Dealing with the cost of living crisis as an employer

There are ways to help struggling employees, but caution is advised as you might inadvertently discriminate against other parts of the workforce

05 September 2023

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Motor industry salaries start to rise

High vacancy rate slowly pushes average salary up, according to the IMI

23 November 2022

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45% say that if they can’t afford an MOT, they will drive their vehicle regardless

Report commissioned by Halfords shows lassis fair attitude among motoring public

18 November 2022

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Avoiding the wage spiral

The world is in economic meltdown. Materials and products are in short supply, labour is at a premium – if it can be found, and energy is crucifyingly expensive. And to complete the perfect storm, interest rates are rising.

[caption id="attachment_29249" align="alignright" width="300"] Avoid the wage spiral. (Image: iStock/Getty Images Plus)[/caption]

02 November 2022

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Rising supply chain costs may close one in ten aftermarket businesses

Survey suggests that that two-thirds of motor trade businesses expect to make employees redundant within six months

01 November 2022

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'Mini Budget': IGA warns that 'additional support will be needed'

Stuart James says garages will need help 'far beyond' the next six months

23 September 2022

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'Mini Budget': Comment from ECP's Hamilton

CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts pens his thoughts about this morning's statement from the Chancellor

23 September 2022

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ECP boss issues six-point policy list for new PM

MOT test frequency, EV recycling and block exemption renewal in Andy Hamilton's wishlist

08 September 2022

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'Further Uncertainty' over precious metal prices, says BM Catalysts

BM Catalysts is the latest producer to highlight fluctuations in a 'volatile' metals market

08 September 2022

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