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Stowaways Try Other Routes
it Fears are growing that illegal immigrants and smuggling gangs may be switching their attentions to ports in Normandy. This follows increased vigilance at Calais where CO 2......
Nissan Move Boosts Jobs In Distribution
• Hundreds of distribution jobs have been safeguarded following car giant Nissan's decision to build the new Micra in Sunderland instead of France. After months of uncertainty......
Willman Faces Driver Strike Ballot Over Pay
• by Jim Abbott Angry workers at Wincanton say they are ready to strike after last week's pay talks ended in bitter words. Drivers vowed to reject the offer of a £13.44-a-week......
The Dispute Involves Trunk Drivers At Birmingham,...
Wincanton refuses to give details of the talks but says the union was "strongly recommending an offer from the company for acceptance". Terry Woodhouse, the T&G official who......
Pfl Plans Fuel Protests
• The People's Fuel Lobby is planning a new wave of protests from the beginning of March following a committee meeting last week. However, events will be organised at local......