Crippling Fuel Costs Are Set To Fall

• Rocketing diesel costs are pushing some operators close to bankruptcy, but relief is in sight. The latest lp/litre increase in bulk dery prices, taking the price to......

Tender Trouble The Audit Commission Has Warned Of...

in the tendering of council services. Following a study of the 11 contracts won so far by companies formed by management buyouts of council operations, the Commission points out......

Seddon Shedding?

• Management and unions are meeting at Seddon Atkinson to discuss whether the Oldham manufacturing plant should return to fulltime working, but with the loss of up to 70 jobs.......

Scotland For Scania?

• Truck and bus manufacturer Scania refuses to confirm or deny industry reports that it is interested in buying the former Caterpillar plant in Glasgow. Scania is still......

Cut-throat Junction

• The M40/M42 motorway slip road, which is fast becoming known as "cut-throat junction" because it joins the motorway in the outside lane, has been criticised as "barmy" by a......