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Distribution and warehousing group WRM has gone into administration. It called In administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers on 6 December. The firm is trading as normal while a buyer is sought, Ur MIS Some London roads will carry an extra 200 vehicles an hour when they become "rat runs' after congestion charging starts. However, Transport for London claims only 20 streets will be badly affected.
JAM TOMORROW
The government has admitted that its aim to cut congestion by 5% Is failing, admitting that the problem is a "far more difficult nut to crack" than it had previously realised.
MOM BOTTLENECK The Scottish Executive has given the go-ahead for a £20m Improvement scheme at the Auchenkiins roundabout near Cumbernauld. The current bottleneck will be replaced by a bridge and new roundabouts.
STANDSTILL CONSULTATION
The government has launched a consultation on the 20-day standstill rule introduced during the foot-and-mouth crisis which Is still restricting livestock hauliers' work,
BODYBUILDERS WARNED
The SWAT is to write to CV bodybuilders to ensure they know about the proposed Introduction of Whole Vehicle Type Approval and its potential effect on their businesses.
NOISE PROJECT
A project to map noise across England started last week in London, It is designed to give a baseline for plans to tackle background noise, mostly from transport and industry.
CHEINCAL BINNNINSE
The Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators (AVRO) has launched Nationwide Chemical Assistance, providing 24-hour emergency response to major incidents involving trucks carrying hazardous goods.
OMMIC DUTIM
Straight Freight (Manchester) Is runner-up in the 2002 AngloDutch Awards for Enterprise for large UK companies. The firm runs a driver-accompanied trailer service to Europe.