Uber drivers in Wales and the rest of the UK are entitled to basic workers’ rights, ruled a London Employment Tribunal. It means about 30,000 drivers who use their own vehicles but subscribe to the Uber technology and system are entitled to the protected minimum wage, holiday pay and rest breaks and it has implications for the company regarding National Insurance and pensions as well after the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Insignia 140 2.0 diesel manual
Vauxhall Insignia dominates the medium sized fleet market and you can understand why. There are over 50 models in the UK range from just under £18,000 to almost £31,270 and we tested the fleet popular version with low emissions and 11% tax rising to 12% in the 2014/ 15 financial year. The four-cylinder diesel engine is an immediate starter, it pulls eagerly and strongly and combined with the … [Read more...]
Weekend road test: New Vauxhall Insignia
Britain’s leading best selling medium sized car is going to be even tougher for rivals to catch as the new super-slippery aerodynamic Vauxhall Insignia hits the road in October. And helping to keep it ahead of the field its prices have been cut by thousands of pounds below the previous versions. The most aerodynamic D-segment car, which has consistently led its rivals in the UK, is not only … [Read more...]