Today, on International Men’s Day, Ben is launching its new ‘Men’s Health Awareness’ training, providing employees across the automotive industry with a better understanding of the health challenges that affect men’s physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. In the UK, one in five men die before reaching 65 and, with over 82% of the automotive … [Read more...]
JLR workers and suppliers get BEN help
As JLR prepares a slow, gradual return to production after the six-week shutdown following a cyber attack on its systems in August, thousands of supply chain staff and families facing weeks without pay are urged to contact Ben’s bespoke helpline to access support. The Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund is offering bespoke support to the thousands of … [Read more...]
Help to steer through mental health issues for motor trade
The Motor Ombudsman has partnered with automotive industry charity Ben to create ‘Steer’, a printed and free-to-download, quick-reference guide to help automotive businesses recognise and support their workers encountering mental health and wellbeing challenges. These are often driven by a whole host of factors from both within and outside Steer, the … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 March
After announcing the closure of its Luton van assembly plant, Stellantis has confirmed a new electric light van will be built at several European plants. Stellantis Pro One, a division of Stellantis commercial vehicles, has signed an agreement with IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group, to supply two all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) for the European … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 July
Automotive trade charity Ben is providing vital support for many automotive families who would otherwise have to make impossible choices with summer holidays approaching and the pressures are even bigger. Over the past 12 months, Ben’s helpline has managed nearly 16,000 enquiries and administered over 600 financial grants for those struggling with money. In … [Read more...]
Mental health seriously impacting motor industry
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a new report revealing results from its latest survey, in which over 1 in 4 automotive workers (27%) reported issues managing their mental health. This is compared to 16% of UK workers who said they have issues managing their mental health, showing it’s a bigger issue for … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 April
Insurers have agreed to be clearer and have fairer pricing of monthly premiums as policyholders struggle with the cost of living. The Association of British Insurers say the Government could also help by reducing insurance premium tax. The average cost of petrol is now over £1.50 a litre for the first time since November, says RAC Fuel Watch. In motorway … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 January
KGM Motors UK says all 80 dealerships will showcase the brand’s new corporate identity by mid-2024. KGM Motors UK confirmed its name change from SsangYong Motors UK to KGM Motors on 19 December supporting KGM Global with its brand purpose and future strategy following its own transition from SsangYong Motor Company. Honda today unveiled the “Honda 0 … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 December
Podpoint has pulled the plug on putting in more rapid chargers at public locations. The subsidiary of French state-owned EDF power will instead concentrate on fitting more home and workplace chargers where income will be recooped sooner and for less outlay. Meanwhile, Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, confirmed that the country has … [Read more...]
Race Across Britain for BEN
Following the huge success of BBC TV series 'Race Across the World', Ben is recruiting teams to take on a new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, called Race Across Britain. This event will raise vital funds to support people who are struggling or in crisis and is proudly supported by LKQ Euro Car Parts. Ben is challenging … [Read more...]
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