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Chancellor needs to “go further” on energy support
10 January 2023The new energy support scheme for businesses, unveiled ahead of the closure of the existing scheme in March, will not do enough to support the… Read More
Automechanika Birmingham helps bring joy to the vulnerable
19 December 2022Automechanika Birmingham recently helped support the biggest ever free Christmas party, One Day at Christmas, arranged by events industry publisher Mash Media for those alone… Read More
Broadening support on Electric Vehicles
10 November 2022As the number of electric vehicles continues to rise in UK, the opportunity for bodyshops that specifically cater for EVs is also increasing. Enfield-based EV… Read More
“Safeguarding its members:” IMI wins support award
7 October 2022The IMI has won an award for Best Member Support during the COVID-19 pandemic.The organisation won its award at Memcom Excellence 2022, which recognises… Read More
Mr Sparky’s London marathon: As seen on TV
6 October 2022Not only did NGK’s Mr Sparky take part in the 2022 TCS London Marathon to help raise £8,000 for the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) in… Read More
IMI open letter to Secretary of State for Transport
4 October 2022Open letter to Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Secretary of State for TransportThe automotive sector contributes £37 billion to the UK economy, providing jobs for nearly 850,000 people;… Read More
IAAF to government: Energy support and tax cuts “worthless” without sector reassurances on MOT & MV-BER
28 September 2022Energy support packages and tax cuts will mean nothing to independent aftermarket businesses the IAAF has warmed, unless the sector gets reassurance on key issues… Read More
Garages to need support “far beyond” government Energy Bill Relief Scheme
22 September 2022The industry has continued to react to the announcement of government support for businesses on energy costs, which was announced by Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg… Read More