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Fuel Protesters Return To Refineries For New Demos
• by Miles Brignall Fuel protesters are warn i ng the Government to expect a series of demonstrations in the run up to the spring general election. Last week oil refineries......
Opec Threatens Crude Price Rise
The recent reduction in diesel prices could be shortlived if the oil producing nations agree to cut production. Several members of Opec (the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting......
Welcome Maid
Leon Clifford is the new publisher for Commercial Motor magazine; he takes over from Geoff Hadwick who is currently convalescing after a long illness. Clifford will also become......
Weight Rise
The general haulage weight limit will rise to 44 tonnes from February 1—but only for trucks which meet Euro-2 emissions regulations.......
Tim Smith Of The Hauliers And Farmers Alliance Has Launched
a web site at www.thehauliersalliance.co.uk. He urges operators to visit the site for the latest information on fuel issues.......
Mob Bp Some 200 Exel Employees At The Comet Distribution
centre in Corby have voted lobe covered by a trade union recognition agreement with the Transport and General Workers' Union, The T&G will represent the workforce in......
Fuji Beet Police Are Searching For A Professional Gang After
a tanker full of unleaded petrol meant for Asda superstores was stolen from a highsecurity storage depot in Grays, Essex. The tanker, which is thought to have been stolen to......
1=1=3 Researchers At The University Of Wales. Newport Are...
for motorway speed limits to be cut to 50mph when it rains. Their studies indicate that the number of accidents rises dramatically in wet conditions.......