Click the thumbs up >In almost half (47%) of thefts from vehicles in England and Wales, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the vehicles were left unlocked.
Analysis from insurer Aviva also shows that more than one in five drivers (23%) don’t always lock their vehicles and, in cases where a vehicle was taken, 14% were left unlocked.
Broken windows (19%) and forced doors (13%) were the next most common points of access after doors were left unlocked.
Aviva is warning drivers to take extra care when leaving their vehicles during the darker winter months.
The data shows that four out of five vehicle-related thefts in England and Wales happen during the hours of darkness.
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The ports industry lobby group Logistics UK said ports were under substantial pressure and added: âHigh volumes do remain, and delays could persist for some months.â
Zoe McLernon of Logistics UK said: âCovid-19 has caused unprecedented volatility in the supply chain. Add to this the increased seasonal pressures caused by the Christmas retail market, and businesses stocking up ahead of the introduction of customs controls at the end of the transition period, and the pressure on the supply chain is immense.â
She added: âClarity over our future relationship with the EU is vital and we continue to push for confirmation of a free trade agreement.â
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Decision for Mansel Davies & Son Group Ltd (OG2036828)
The Traffic Commissioner s decision for Mansel Davies & Son Group Ltd (OG2036828), dated 15 December 2020.
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The Traffic Commissioner decided:
The application for a standard international goods vehicles operator’s licence for 150 vehicles and 130 trailers, made by Mansel Davies & Son Group Ltd, is granted with effect from 0001 hours on 15 January 2021.
The applicant has given the following undertakings:
by 31 January 2021 the company will change its name to MDS Distribution Ltd and ensure that this change is effected at Companies House. By the same date, the new company name will appear at the letterhead on all correspondence.