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Feb 26, 2021

Ex-England rugby international becomes ambassador for leasing firm

FORMER England rugby international Austin Healey has joined Milton Keynes-based leasing company SOGO as its first ambassador. Mr Healey had 51 caps for England and two Lions caps, along with a

Feb 23, 2021

British Gas places record order with Vauxhall for electric vans fleet

VAUXHALL’S factory in Luton is preparing to begin production of the UK’s largest commercial fleet order for electric vans. British Gas is ordering 2,000 new all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans and has

Feb 16, 2021

Business groups back airport expansion plans

THREE of the largest business organisations in the region have backed plans by London Luton Airport to increase its annual passenger limit from 18 million to 19 million. Employers organisation the

Feb 14, 2021

Airport welcomes plans for new direct express rail service

NEWS of a new non-stop train service from London to Luton Airport Parkway station has been welcomed by executives at London Luton Airport. East Midlands Railway is to introduce a new

Feb 03, 2021

Drone security: Experts join forces to thwart hijack threat and boost commercial potential

A CYBERSECURITY start-up has partnered with Cranfield University and the Connected Places Catapult in Milton Keynes in a project to support the future of drones and autonomous flying vehicles. The Unmanned

Feb 03, 2021

Millbrook completes merger with French automotive testing giant

THE ACQUISITION of the world-leading automotive testing centre at Millbrook near Ampthill by French group UTAC CERAM has been completed. The two companies will merge, creating a market-leading group in vehicle

Feb 01, 2021

Packaging specialist seals Korean airline partnership

SPECIALIST packaging company Peli BioThermal has expanded its global network after signing a partnership deal with Korean operator Asiana Airlines. The agreement allows Asiana to use the Leighton Buzzard company’s high-performing shipper

Feb 01, 2021

Scooter power takes off in city trial scheme

THE ATTRACTION of e-scooters is growing, with almost three in four users in Milton Keynes saying they are a safer alternative to public transport during the pandemic. Spin e-scooters have now

Jan 25, 2021

Living the electric dream: Training suite aims to tackle skills shortage in electric vehicle servicing

ONE of the first dedicated training suites in the UK specialising in electric vehicles has opened in Milton Keynes. The opening marks a significant step forward for Autotech Training since it

Jan 25, 2021

Stations projects win the green light as government earmarks £760m for next phase of East West Rail

THE GOVERNMENT has earmarked an extra £760 million to develop the next phase of the East West Rail line linking Milton Keynes and Bedford with Oxford. The works between Bicester and

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