While stable prices are a distant memory, there are steps suppliers can take to protect themselves
Cost of living crisis
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
Motor industry salaries start to rise
High vacancy rate slowly pushes average salary up, according to the IMI
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
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.
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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
'Mini Budget': IGA warns that 'additional support will be needed'
Stuart James says garages will need help 'far beyond' the next six months
'Mini Budget': Comment from ECP's Hamilton
CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts pens his thoughts about this morning's statement from the Chancellor
ECP boss issues six-point policy list for new PM
MOT test frequency, EV recycling and block exemption renewal in Andy Hamilton's wishlist
'Further Uncertainty' over precious metal prices, says BM Catalysts
BM Catalysts is the latest producer to highlight fluctuations in a 'volatile' metals market