What would a franchised bus service look like in Bristol? As more of Bristol’s bus services are set to be scrapped, calls for public control over Bristol buses are getting louder Bristol Post · Feb 21, 2023
Four problems that Britain’s crisis-hit railway must solve to survive Staff relations are at rock bottom, investment is shrinking and franchising has failed. But even so, passengers are trickling back. Can the network be revived? The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023
'It's quicker going to Blackpool on the National Express than going from Bolton to Salford by bus' Dozens of bus services across Greater Manchester are set to be cut in April, months before mayor Andy Burnham starts to take control of the network. But passengers say services are already poor with waits lasting more than two hours, while transport bosses warn that some uncertainty is 'inevitable' over… Manchester Evening News · Jan 21, 2023
Plea for North East mayor to take control of struggling bus services and end 'downward spiral' A passengers' group says that a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region offers a chance to make the North East's bus services more affordable and less confusing Chronicle Live · Jan 5, 2023
South Gloucestershire bus passengers hold rally calling for franchising deal They say a franchised transport model would also help address the current driver shortage Bristol Post · Dec 15, 2022
New bus franchising deal backed in key vote at Bristol City Council Political and public pressure is growing on the West of England mayor to bring in franchising to solve the bus crisis Bristol Post · Dec 14, 2022
Pressure mounts for Bristol region bus franchising deal as West of England mayor asked to consider option A bus franchising deal would see greater public control over bus services in the region Bristol Post · Dec 7, 2022
Ayrshire care at home providers shortlisted for industry 'Oscar' at glittering bash in Birmingham Tasnim and Suhail Rehman own ‘Home Instead,’ a company which specialises in caring for older people in South Ayrshire and Kilmarnock. Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022
'He can't afford it': Tory mayor questions Andy Burnham's vision for London-style bus system Ben Houchen accused Greater Manchester mayor of having power without responsibility Manchester Evening News · Oct 5, 2022
The Big Profile: Scottish franchising entrepreneur Suzie McCafferty We dive deep into the rapid rise of this Edinburgh-based businesswoman via an often forgotten method of company expansion Insider UK · Sep 30, 2022
'Quasi-preneurs' see opportunity, challenges in franchising In the months after the pandemic hit, many people with corporate jobs took a fresh look at what they were doing to make a living The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022
Mercedes-Benz dealers seek $650m compensation from German car maker in 'fight of their lives' In a case described as one of the most significant in franchising-law history, Mercedes-Benz dealers are seeking compensation from the car maker, saying it has engaged in unconscionable conduct and breached the franchising code. ABC News · Aug 3, 2022
What do Andy Burnham's bus reforms mean for people in Greater Manchester? As a legal ruling paves the way for the region's buses being brought under public control, we take a look at what it could mean Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022
'Brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester': Judge dismisses appeal against Andy Burnham's major bus reforms "This is brilliant news for the people of Greater Manchester" Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022
AAP · Jun 28, 2022 Ultra Tune accused of contempt of court Automotive servicing firm Ultra Tune has been accused by the ACCC of contempt of court after being hit with a $2 million penalty for a franchisee rort.
Birmingham Post · Jun 6, 2022 People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions of the week Organisations announcing new appointments this week include Azets, Durham University Business School and Nixon Hire