Forklift maker Manitou infringed JCB’s patent, UK High Court rules July 5, 2022 French forklift manufacturer Manitou infringed JCB’s intellectual property rights through its use of patented stability control systems in its “telehandler” machines, a UK High Court has said. The British heavy vehicle manufacturer is now seeking costs and damages from Manitou, after the court said the French firm infringed JCB’s patent by using patented safety control [...]
BA axes ANOTHER 1,500 flights over summer period to cope with travel mayhem July 5, 2022 British Airways (BA) is axing an additional 1,500 flights this month to guarantee smoother operations amid the ongoing travel mayhem. The airline today trimmed its cancellation forecasts by 1 per cent, after in May it announced it was reducing its April to October schedule by 10 per cent, around 8,000 flights. “As the entire aviation [...]
First national rail strike since 1995 looms as union ballots members at 10 different train firms July 5, 2022 The country will be brought to an unprecedented standstill if train drivers vote for their first national strike since 1995. Aslef union members are to be balloted over industrial action at 10 different train firms across the country. It was also reported there was similar action proposed by the TSSA union, which represents station and [...]
NHS takes it to the sky with new fleet of drones to drop chemotherapy drugs across UK in first of its kind July 5, 2022 The NHS said this morning it plans to use drones to deliver chemotherapy drugs in a bid to speed up the delivery of vital medicines across the UK. It is hoped that using drone technology will one day enable doctors to make “same-day delivery” orders for drugs and medical equipment from anywhere in the country. [...]
Humiliating defeat for govt as peers order new post-Brexit UK Infrastructure Bank to pay for eco-schemes July 5, 2022 The Government faced a humiliating defeat last night as peers voted to support a move the UK Infrastructure Bank supports eco-friendly schemes. The House of Lords voted by 182 to 153, majority 29, for a legislative change to specifically include the circular economy and nature-based solutions in projects financed by the institution. The UK Infrastructure [...]
DHL launches UK recruitment drive to create 3,500 new jobs for ten new depots across Britain July 5, 2022 DHL said this morning the logistics giant plans to invest more than £190m into creating 10 new collection and delivery depots across the UK, and expanding 20 existing sites, which will create 3,500 jobs. The investment forms part of DHL’s plan to expand its UK e-commerce operation – DHL Parcel UK – through a £482m [...]
UK automotive industry takes another hit as new car registrations drop to worst June since 1996 July 5, 2022 Registrations of new cars fell by around 24 per cent last month compared with June 2021, according to preliminary figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) this morning. This means the UK automotive industry suffered its worst June for new car sales since 1996. In fact, only around 800,000 new cars were [...]
EU most powerful EV charging hub opens in Oxford July 5, 2022 Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub opens in Oxford. The £41m project will initially provide ultra-fast charging for 42 electric cars, reaching up to 400 cars when at full capacity. Transport minister Trudy Harrison said: “Electric vehicles form a key part of our strategy to decarbonise transport, so I’m pleased to see Europe’s [...]
Network Rail installs first EV charging hubs as part of green push July 4, 2022 Network Rail has set up its first electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs for its maintenance and road vehicles. Situated in Swindon and Bristol, the facilities are part of the rail operator’s ‘Project Zero’ plan to electrify its fleet by 2027. The project was facilitated by financial services company Novuna, who already won a £136m contract [...]
Police vow to act ‘promptly’ against drivers who don’t pay for fuel at pump despite ‘difficulties’ investigating July 4, 2022 The police have vowed to act “promptly” against anyone caught driving off from petrol stations without paying amid soaring prices. The force admitted there “can be difficulties in investigating” the crime in part because each incident is different is handled by a different force across the country. This comes as motorways across the country were [...]