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Furloughing and training – spread the word

Did you know that, in accordance with published government guidance, furloughed employees can engage in training? In fact, the government is encouraging furloughed employees to undertake training. This means that, even if you have been furloughed, you can continue to undertake training offered by FORS through your membership. This includes FORS Professional eLearning modules and … Read more

Transport for London postpones enforcement of new Low Emission Zone and Direct Vision Standard rules in London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has asked Transport for London (TfL) to delay the enforcement of new rules for London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for at least four months after their introduction this October. TfL recognises that the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the road freight sector in ways which … Read more

Update on the FORS Helpline and membership

Following a period of receiving incoming enquiries by email only, the FORS Helpline is open as usual, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with the phone line up and running again. You can email [email protected] or call on 08448 09 09. The Helpline team is busy contacting operators whose membership is due for renewal to ascertain … Read more

Coronavirus – update on FORS auditing

A reminder that to comply with government restrictions during the Coronavirus outbreak, and to assist operators during these unprecedented times, FORS has suspended all Bronze on-site audits, as well as suspended all Bronze, Silver and Gold downgrades, meaning that all accreditations are maintained at their current levels. Remote audits such as Bronze desktop follow-up audits … Read more