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10 Signs It’s Time to Move Offices

Relocating offices can be a daunting prospect. You’ll have to find the right location for your new offices and also spend time and resources organising the move, making it a potentially costly and time-consuming venture. However, if your current office no longer fits the bill for the needs of your staff and your business, moving to a new facility will be a huge benefit. Below are some of the signs that you might need to start planning your office relocation. Your Lease is ... Read more

Shipping disruption – latest news

As many people are now aware, the global shipping industry has been in crisis since the early stages of the pandemic. A recent report from our trade body the British Association of Removers showed that demand for containerised shipping to and from the UK is currently double the availability. That means for every available container, there are two customers waiting to fill it. This has allowed the shipping lines to rapidly increase their prices, and it is also placing a huge ... Read more

How to Become an HGV Driver

The UK is currently facing a shortage of HGV drivers. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) estimates that there is a shortage of more than 100,000 qualified drivers for the country’s needs. The haulage industry is an essential part of our economy so it’s vital that this shortage is overcome. If you love driving on the open road and you’re looking for a change of career, HGV driving might be the role for you. Now is an ideal time to train as an ... Read more

Driver Career – Aaron Palmer

Aaron has worked for Britannia Bradshaw Removals as a driver since May 2016 - but he has actually been in the industry since he was 13 years old! Aaron would often spend his school holidays helping his dad, who worked in removals, so he could earn some extra pocket money. When Aaron left school, he then joined his dad working in the removals business. At first, he was simply following in his dad’s footsteps. However, he quickly developed a real appreciation ... Read more

Driver Career – Richard Fisher

Richard has been working in the removals industry since he was young. His father worked for Britannia Leatherbarrows, and when Richard was in his early teens, he asked his dad to get him a summer job there. His dad refused, so Richard took it upon himself to contact the company’s boss on his own. He went to an interview and got a job as a porter without any help at all! Richard then worked at Leatherbarrows in the school holidays and at ... Read more
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