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As Britain continues to struggle to get out of a double-dip recession, an increasing number of finance directors are being faced with the same dilemma. A key customer keeps asking for extra time to pay its outstanding invoices. Here's how to protect yourself against the zombie businesses.

Sogefi has extended its 25-year contract with Groupauto, securing another three-year term as preferred supplier in the UK and Ireland. Sogefi says the renewal shows a confidence in the "quality, scope and value" it offers.

David Cameron has promised to hold a referendum in the UK to decide if Britain will remain part of the EU. The referendum will come in the early part of the next parliament if the Conservatives win the next election.

Motaquip General Manager Peter Cox leads the CAT Council in setting his New Year resolutions. When compared to motor factors is there any other industry offering a more efficient supply chain to technicians and service points in the UK? The answer is almost certainly no, so we should congratulate ourselves on what we’ve achieved. Or should we?

Groupauto has set out its plans to launch its own garage scheme. Put in place with the partnership of Motor Codes, it aims to answer the criticisms of other schemes and make the garage experience more transparent for consumers.

Wilco Direct is attempting to raise money for BEN with a unique and quirky character. Stevie Snowman is the talk of his town, and for as long as temperatures remain below freezing he’s helping Wilco Direct to raise money for our motor industry charity.