Over Wages

The union seems to think that the new negotiators have brought a tougher attitude to the talks and, says John, they are trying, "to get heavy handed with us". Wright had no......

Sad Swindle For Hauliers

• UK hauliers are being swindled by double-dealing export agents out to make a quick buck from new customs laws, claims the Freight Transport Association. The FTA warns that......

• The Long-awaited Nfc Flotation Will Be Recommended By The

board at the company's next annual general meeting on 21 February in Blackpool. With the company expecting a turnover of more than £1 billion in 1988, its outlook is bullish.......

Government Road Checks On The Skids

• The Government is launching a £9 million-a-year scheme to monitor skid levels on Britain's roads in a bid to save 1,800 lives per year. The Department of Transport plans to......

• Mps Of All Parties Are Angered By The Number

of overloaded lorries on Britain's roads. In answer to a string of parliamentary questions this week, Junior Transport Minister Peter Bottomley revealed that in 1986, 31% of the......