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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Drivers lose up to 565 hours of their lives to pesky car admin, survey finds
MOTORISTS 'lose' a shocking 565 hours of their lives to car-related admin and maintenance planning, according to a new study. A poll of 2,000 drivers revealed that, on average, they spend a full day (24 hours) each year thinking about service schedules, MOTs, and potential issues. 3 Motorists lose a staggering 565 hours on admin a year Credit: Anthony Devlin/PinPep 3 BMW's new tech hopes to reduce this time Credit: Anthony Devlin/PinPep The study also found that six in 10 (63 per cent) have missed important occasions because they couldn't get there. In fact, over the past year, drivers reported having to change plans for an average of four events due to undetected car issues. The research was commissioned by BMW, whose Proactive Care service is designed to reduce time spent thinking about vehicle upkeep. It uses real-time vehicle data to alert drivers to potential issues before they become problems. Read More on UK News TAKE NOTE Millions of UK drivers heading abroad this summer told spend £6 NOW To bring this to life and raise awareness of the technology affording drivers greater peace of mind, BMW created a striking clock visual, sculpted in sand using car tyres, to symbolise the precious hours that could be reclaimed. Werner Pagenstert, spokesperson for BMW Group UK, said: 'Time is the ultimate luxury and shouldn't be lost to car admin or unplanned maintenance. "Smart technology can help drivers reclaim those 565 lost hours and spend more time doing the things that matter most to them.' The study also found nearly half of drivers (46 per cent) say motoring admin takes up valuable headspace. Many still rely on traditional methods to stay organised, with more than half (52 per cent) using diaries to manage service schedules, while 37 per cent wait for a dashboard alert before taking action, and 37 per cent actively delay visits to the garage. The impact this admin has on enjoyment is significant, with two thirds (68 per cent) of motorists saying they'd enjoy driving more with greater peace of mind. Final days for Nissan drivers to claim $5k from 'defect' settlement – you can get multiple payouts by filling in form This comes as the average Brit spends only a tenth of their day doing what they actually want to do, with the rest absorbed by obligations and life admin. When asked how they'd prefer to use time reclaimed from car-related admin, a third (33 per cent) said they'd read more, 32 per cent would prioritise exercise, and a quarter (25 per cent) would book themselves a much-needed holiday. For many, getting away from it all is key - 37 per cent crave more trips and holidays to escape daily pressures and one in five (20 per cent) admit that these occasions are the only time they can switch off from everyday stress and life admin. As a quarter (24 per cent) said true relaxation only comes once they're physically away from their everyday stresses. BMW Proactive Care has partnered with the Seren Collection hotels in Wales to offer one driver a chance to win a two-night luxury stay for two, complete with a tasting menu experience and use of an all-electric car for the duration of the trip. Spokesman Werner Pagenstert added: 'With so many people valuing this quality time away, we wanted to offer drivers the chance to do exactly that. 'And we're hoping to help people make the most of those precious hours that can be reclaimed from irritating admin and car maintenance.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Drivers lose up to 565 hours of their lives to pesky car admin, survey finds
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MOTORISTS 'lose' a shocking 565 hours of their lives to car-related admin and maintenance planning, according to a new study. A poll of 2,000 drivers revealed that, on average, they spend a full day (24 hours) each year thinking about service schedules, MOTs, and potential issues. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Motorists lose a staggering 565 hours on admin a year Credit: Anthony Devlin/PinPep 3 BMW's new tech hopes to reduce this time Credit: Anthony Devlin/PinPep The study also found that six in 10 (63 per cent) have missed important occasions because they couldn't get there. In fact, over the past year, drivers reported having to change plans for an average of four events due to undetected car issues. The research was commissioned by BMW, whose Proactive Care service is designed to reduce time spent thinking about vehicle upkeep. It uses real-time vehicle data to alert drivers to potential issues before they become problems. To bring this to life and raise awareness of the technology affording drivers greater peace of mind, BMW created a striking clock visual, sculpted in sand using car tyres, to symbolise the precious hours that could be reclaimed. Werner Pagenstert, spokesperson for BMW Group UK, said: 'Time is the ultimate luxury and shouldn't be lost to car admin or unplanned maintenance. "Smart technology can help drivers reclaim those 565 lost hours and spend more time doing the things that matter most to them.' The study also found nearly half of drivers (46 per cent) say motoring admin takes up valuable headspace. Many still rely on traditional methods to stay organised, with more than half (52 per cent) using diaries to manage service schedules, while 37 per cent wait for a dashboard alert before taking action, and 37 per cent actively delay visits to the garage. The impact this admin has on enjoyment is significant, with two thirds (68 per cent) of motorists saying they'd enjoy driving more with greater peace of mind. Final days for Nissan drivers to claim $5k from 'defect' settlement – you can get multiple payouts by filling in form This comes as the average Brit spends only a tenth of their day doing what they actually want to do, with the rest absorbed by obligations and life admin. When asked how they'd prefer to use time reclaimed from car-related admin, a third (33 per cent) said they'd read more, 32 per cent would prioritise exercise, and a quarter (25 per cent) would book themselves a much-needed holiday. For many, getting away from it all is key - 37 per cent crave more trips and holidays to escape daily pressures and one in five (20 per cent) admit that these occasions are the only time they can switch off from everyday stress and life admin. As a quarter (24 per cent) said true relaxation only comes once they're physically away from their everyday stresses. BMW Proactive Care has partnered with the Seren Collection hotels in Wales to offer one driver a chance to win a two-night luxury stay for two, complete with a tasting menu experience and use of an all-electric car for the duration of the trip. Spokesman Werner Pagenstert added: 'With so many people valuing this quality time away, we wanted to offer drivers the chance to do exactly that. 'And we're hoping to help people make the most of those precious hours that can be reclaimed from irritating admin and car maintenance.'
Glasgow Times
24-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Growth slows across UK private sector as job cuts accelerate
The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers' index (PMI) reported a reading of 51 in July, sliding from a nine-month high of 52 reported in June. The flash figures are based on preliminary data. Any score above 50.0 indicates that activity is growing while any score below means it is contracting. The figures therefore pointed towards continued growth but at a slower rate. Firms linked job cuts to higher labour costs in last autumn's budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Anthony Devlin/PA) It was also weaker than expected by economists, who had predicted a reading of 51.8 for the month. Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said: The flash UK PMI survey for July shows the economy struggling to expand as we move into the second half of the year. 'The sluggish output growth reported in July reflected headwinds of deteriorating order books, subdued business confidence and rising costs, all of which were widely linked to the ongoing impact of the policy changes announced in last autumn's budget and the broader destabilising effect of geopolitical uncertainty.' The data showed that growth was driven by the service sector in July, with firms highlighting an 'uptick' in consumer spending. Nevertheless, service businesses said they still faced headwinds linked to 'fragile domestic economic conditions' and wider uncertainty. Meanwhile, manufacturing production stabilised during the month after eight consecutive months of decline. Goods producers however said they were impacted by 'challenging business conditions', particularly in major export markets due to the continued fallout of the US tariff changes. Surveyed firms reported a drop in overall new work from the private sector, slipping to its weakest level for three months. Lower levels of new work contributed to another drop in employment, with the survey showing the fastest rate of 'job shedding' since February, with job cuts across the manufacturing and service sectors. Companies cited that higher labour costs, following rises in national insurance contributions and the minimum wage, led to a number of workforce restructurings. Mr Williamson said: 'Particularly worrying is the sustained impact of the budget measures on employment. 'Higher staffing costs have exacerbated firms' existing concerns over payroll numbers in the current environment of weak demand, resulting in another month of sharply reduced headcounts in July.'
Scotsman
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Scotsman
Why restoring discipline in Scotland's schools is now a national priority
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Accounts of the breakdown of discipline in Scotland's schools appear to be coming as thick and fast as bad news about NHS waiting lists. The latest shows that the number of incidents in which 'abusive or sexist' remarks were directed at teachers in Edinburgh has increased by a staggering 545 per cent. Many people will remember the days when children would never dream of swearing at a teacher and, if one did, there would be serious consequences and it would be the talk of the school for months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In 2020/21, there were 22 cases of "abusive or sexist" comments in Edinburgh's schools and this number steadily increased to 142 in the last academic year, according to the city council. Clearly, the message being conveyed to the young generation is not that such behaviour is unacceptable, but quite the reverse. Schools should be places of learning where abuse of teachers is extremely rare and swiftly dealt with (Picture: Anthony Devlin) | Getty Images Racism and misogyny Mike Corbett, of teaching union the NASUWT, said their research had found that sexual harassment and sexism towards 'both female teachers and pupils in schools is commonplace and that the majority of incidents fail to be reported or dealt with effectively'. 'Racist, misogynistic and anti-immigrant rhetoric is also trickling into schools, fuelled by social media, and leading to incidents of harassment, threats and violence towards staff,' he added, urging Scottish Government ministers to take action. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The need for them to do so was backed by Scottish Conservative education spokesman Miles Briggs. He said – and surely no one could possibly disagree – that 'teachers should not have to put up with what has become an epidemic of disorder and even violence'. Despite teachers going on strike because of pupil violence earlier this year, the SNP appears determined to drive down the number of exclusions, with John Swinney suggesting the children concerned might get 'caught up in organised crime'. However, the consequences of raising large numbers of children who think abusive behaviour is normal and acceptable will be profound. What will happen when young adults with such attitudes collide with the world of work?
Scotsman
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Scotsman
Why restoring discipline in Scotland's schools is now a national priority
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Accounts of the breakdown of discipline in Scotland's schools appear to be coming as thick and fast as bad news about NHS waiting lists. The latest shows that the number of incidents in which 'abusive or sexist' remarks were directed at teachers in Edinburgh has increased by a staggering 545 per cent. Many people will remember the days when children would never dream of swearing at a teacher and, if one did, there would be serious consequences and it would be the talk of the school for months. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In 2020/21, there were 22 cases of "abusive or sexist" comments in Edinburgh's schools and this number steadily increased to 142 in the last academic year, according to the city council. Clearly, the message being conveyed to the young generation is not that such behaviour is unacceptable, but quite the reverse. Schools should be places of learning where abuse of teachers is extremely rare and swiftly dealt with (Picture: Anthony Devlin) | Getty Images Racism and misogyny Mike Corbett, of teaching union the NASUWT, said their research had found that sexual harassment and sexism towards 'both female teachers and pupils in schools is commonplace and that the majority of incidents fail to be reported or dealt with effectively'. 'Racist, misogynistic and anti-immigrant rhetoric is also trickling into schools, fuelled by social media, and leading to incidents of harassment, threats and violence towards staff,' he added, urging Scottish Government ministers to take action. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The need for them to do so was backed by Scottish Conservative education spokesman Miles Briggs. He said – and surely no one could possibly disagree – that 'teachers should not have to put up with what has become an epidemic of disorder and even violence'. Despite teachers going on strike because of pupil violence earlier this year, the SNP appears determined to drive down the number of exclusions, with John Swinney suggesting the children concerned might get 'caught up in organised crime'. However, the consequences of raising large numbers of children who think abusive behaviour is normal and acceptable will be profound. What will happen when young adults with such attitudes collide with the world of work?
