In early March 2026, police in Nottinghamshire arrested a man after 1,700 metres of copper cable was ripped from beneath the A617 near Kelham. Officers discovered tools consistent with cable theft and vehicles believed to be involved in the crime. Incidents like this are becoming increasingly common across the UK. While cable theft may appear to be an infrastructure or utilities issue, Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) and vehicle recyclers also sit within the wider metal recycling...

SMMT produces the UK's Car Manufacturing Data UK vehicle production has fallen to its lowest level in 73 years. Let that sink in. This isn’t just another gloomy headline for the automotive sector – it’s a warning sign for skills, infrastructure, and the future shape of mobility in the UK. For decades, vehicle manufacturing has been the backbone of our automotive ecosystem. When production slows, the impact ripples far beyond factory gates: fewer new vehicles entering the market, longer...

Emergency Services are routinely exposed to the electric vehicles in far more hazardous conditions than those faced by technicians in a workshop Electric vehicle (EV) battery technology continues to advance, with system voltages now exceeding 1,000 volts DC. Given the inherent risks associated with high-voltage systems in electric and hybrid vehicles, it is entirely appropriate that vehicle technicians are required to demonstrate competence and undertake formal training.   Frontline...