The latest Gig Economy case to be tested in court starts today with courier firm Hermes facing action from GMB Union members. It follows GMB’s landmark success against Uber and is on behalf of eight Hermes couriers who believe they are being denied basic workers' rights and forced to declare as self-employed by the company providing courier services for firms including Next, ASOS, John Lewis, … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 July
Royal Mail will buy 100 Peugeot Partner electric vans. They will be used at local depots around the country from the end of this year and it’s the first major fleet order for this van launched in February. A pay on demand roadside assistance service has been introduced by Allianz Global. After a successful pilot in the west Country, Resqyou, is now available natiowide without annual … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 May
A row has erupted over the continuing closure of the Cwmcarn Forest Drive above Newport. It closed to allow tree felling three years ago but now Natural Resources Wales says it cannot reopen unless its better funded as part of an overall improvement scheme in the area but nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for the reopening. Barcelona-based SEAT is preparing to showcase … [Read more...]