AUDIO NEWS: Branded vans are a bigger target for tool thieves and fear of AI pushes people towards the trades

Branded vans are a bigger target for tool thieves, growing fear of AI pushes people to consider a career in the trades and a plumber gives away a bathroom

Branded vans are a bigger target for thieves — that’s according to a report from Tempcover.

In the survey of over 500 van owners, 54% of those who have experienced theft, attempted theft or vandalism claimed the incident was linked to their vehicle’s branding.

Despite the risk of having a branded van, nearly half of respondents said it helped boost local awareness and attracted new business.

A further 28% said that a branded van was important to stand out from local competition, while 4% admitted they used branding to cover up signs of wear and tear on an older vehicle.

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Growing job dissatisfaction and a fear of AI is pushing more people to consider switching careers to the building trades, claims a report from Mybuilder.com.

In the survey of 2,000 people, 21% said they had considered retraining as a plumber, electrician or other skilled trades.

But whether those looking to switch careers would stay in the UK is another matter. 

Two thirds of respondents said they were aware of a global shortage of skilled tradespeople, and 39% added they would work in either Australia or Canada.

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A Malvern-based plumbing business is offering to install a mobility-friendly bathroom for free.

Nick Taylor Plumbing is asking local residents to nominate those who deserve a free bathroom.

Taylor told his local newspaper that “it’s our way of giving back”.

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