Amazon and eBay have been ordered to hand over tens of thousands of members’ details as part of HMRC’s ongoing crackdown on tax evasion. From May 2nd, regular online traders and those who buy items to sell on at a profit have been receiving letters from HMRC. The letters state that the traders have the […]
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Study suggests “compelling” case for UK road charging
May
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A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), funded by the RAC Foundation, has suggested that a “radical overhaul” of road taxes is needed. It says there is a “compelling” case for introducing road charging in the UK to replace the current system funded by fuel taxes. Currently, fuel and vehicle excise duties raise […]
The motorway speed limit debate – 80mph ‘not safe’
May
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Motorways are not suitable to cope with raising the speed limit according to the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). The charity believes England’s motorways do not provide enough protection to drivers for an increase to the current limit. It found that half of the networks barriers are inadequate to cope with the increased speed and that […]
DQC’s Green Guide to your Fuel Options
May
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Transport providers have many things to consider when buying a new van. Whether you are experienced in offering man and van services or new to courier jobs, your choice of van is very important. One of the key decisions you will have to make is the type of fuel it will use. Every type of […]
Why are petrol prices changing so much?
Apr
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It’s one of the biggest frustrations for any driver…you pull up to the pumps and the price has changed again! Recent increases have been blamed on tax and the panic buying of last month, but in fact the fluctuations are much more than just that… Oil prices The cost of oil has been volatile lately, […]
Keeping fit while you’re on the road
Apr
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It can be difficult for couriers to stay healthy and active. Your job can make it tough to get enough exercise, which can lead to issues such as obesity, sleep apnoea and chronic back problems. Lack of exercise is also directly linked to mental health problems such as depression. It isn’t hard to see why […]
Fuel strikes – the saga continues
Apr
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It already seems as though the threat of fuel strikes has been hanging over us for some time now, but the news this week that an offer has been rejected means it is yet to last. As the AA revealed today the price of petrol is back on the rise, ACAS announced that talks aimed […]
Alternative fuel vehicles?
Apr
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A shocking report out yesterday suggests that pollution is ‘twice as deadly as traffic accidents’. Whilst the comparison is somewhat alarmist – pollution contributes to long-term illnesses which cause deaths, whereas road traffic accidents kill instantly – there is no doubt that the figures are worrying. There are many arguments both for and against commuters […]
Helping You Gain More Courier Work
Feb
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Maximising the productivity of your business is just plain good business sense; the more deliveries you can fit in delivery route, the more profit you’re going to make. With today’s economic climate, small businesses are struggling to stay afloat, so maximising your productivity should be an even higher priority. But how do you go about […]
DQC Helping Combat Unemployment
Feb
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Wednesday, 22nd February 2012 With employment levels at record lows and the constant doom and gloom of the economy being reported in the news, Delivery Quote Compare are launching a new campaign to combat unemployment. Offering individuals and companies help and support whilst setting up their own courier or parcel delivery companies with useful articles […]