CV Hubs & Bearings has unveiled two new initiatives aimed at making replacement wheel hubs more affordable and convenient for commercial vehicle operators across the UK. Customers can now order new wheel hubs and hub kits without paying an upfront surcharge, while a new rebate programme rewards eligible core returns with credits worth up to £50.

The company has ended the long-standing requirement for customers to pay surcharge deposits when purchasing replacement wheel hubs. Previously, buyers were required to pay an additional amount that was refunded once an old unit had been returned. Eliminating this process reduces administration, improves cash flow and creates a faster purchasing experience for workshops and fleet operators.

Alongside this change, CV Hubs has launched a rebate programme covering selected Volvo, Renault and DAF wheel hubs. Customers who return qualifying used hubs can receive account credits of up to £50 following inspection.

Returning eligible hubs has been designed to be straightforward. Customers simply attach the supplied return tag, palletise the unit and arrange collection through the CV Hubs team. Approved returns are then credited directly to their account.

To support customers, detailed inspection guidance has been published outlining acceptable return conditions. Hubs showing everyday wear, dirt, corrosion or worn ABS rings are generally accepted provided there is no structural damage to the casting.

Simon Blair, Director at CV Hubs & Bearings, commented: “We’ve listened to our customers and this change is a direct response to their feedback. Surcharges have been an industry norm for a long time, but they add friction to what should be a straightforward transaction. By removing that upfront requirement entirely, we’re making it simpler and faster for workshops and fleet operators to get the wheel hubs they need. And with our new core rebate programme, customers can still benefit financially from returning serviceable hubs. It’s a better deal all round.”

These changes provide customers with a more efficient buying process while maintaining the opportunity to receive value from qualifying returned wheel hubs.

CV Hubs supplies wheel hubs, hub kits and associated parts for DAF, Volvo, Renault, Mercedes, Scania, MAN and Iveco vehicles, supported by next day UK delivery.

For further information on eligible products, the core rebate criteria, or to place an order, contact the CV Hubs team:

Telephone: 0161 370 3344
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cvhubs.co.uk/

Core rebate eligibility is subject to product qualification and inspection. Account credit is only issued following successful inspection of the returned core. Programme terms may be updated without notice.

NORWICH, UK. June 26, 2026 – Growing numbers of UK small businesses are finding themselves unable to access essential digital assets such as websites, domain names and online advertising accounts after working with marketing agencies, according to performance marketing agency Bons & Frazer. The company says it has seen a rising number of cases where businesses discover they do not legally control the digital infrastructure their companies depend on.

Bons & Frazer, established earlier this year by Jamie Frazer and Jake Bonham, says the issue became apparent almost immediately after opening its doors. One recent case involved a Norfolk cleaning company that contacted the agency after its previous marketing provider allegedly refused to hand over the company’s website and Google Ads account unless a release fee was paid.

“They were told they had to pay to get their own website and ad accounts back,” said co-founder Jake Bonham. “That’s not a contractual dispute. That’s holding a business to ransom.”

Acting on behalf of the client, Bons & Frazer contacted the previous agency and, following several exchanges, secured the release of the website and advertising accounts without any payment being made. The business regained full access to its campaign history, conversion data and website.

According to Frazer and Bonham, similar situations have been raised by numerous prospective clients across a range of industries. They say they regularly encounter businesses whose domains and hosting are registered in an agency’s name, Google Ads accounts owned by the agency instead of the client, or websites hosted on platforms the business cannot independently access.

The result is that when a company wants to change marketing providers or manage its own digital presence, it can lose access to valuable advertising history, website content or even its own domain name.

Jake Bonham said: “We’ve heard this same story repeatedly in a very short period of time, and what’s worrying is that it appears to be becoming more common. Many of these businesses assumed they owned the digital assets that support their operations, only to discover they didn’t.”

The founders also say they frequently hear complaints about poor transparency. Many businesses pay ongoing monthly retainers but receive little insight into how their campaigns are managed. Instead, they are sent reports filled with technical metrics while their day-to-day contact changes as account managers move between clients.

“Clients sign up and then don’t hear from the person they signed up with again,” said Jamie Frazer. “They get passed around the office, receive a report they don’t understand, and by the time they realise it isn’t working, they’re tied into a contract they can’t exit.”

To avoid these issues, Bons & Frazer says every client retains ownership of all key digital assets from the beginning of the relationship. Domains, website hosting, Google Ads accounts, Meta Business accounts and analytics platforms are all registered in the client’s name, with the agency operating solely through management access.

“If a client wants to leave tomorrow, everything they have built is theirs to take,” said Jamie Frazer. “Their campaign history, their data and their website all remain under their ownership. That’s how we believe it should be.”

The agency works on a fixed monthly fee starting from £995 and does not require long-term contracts. Clients remain on a rolling monthly agreement, while all work is handled directly by Frazer and Bonham without account managers, outsourcing or internal handovers.

Declan McCahill, Managing Director of AGD Surrey Ltd, has worked with Bons & Frazer since its early months.

“Jake and Jamie have been a breath of fresh air from day one,” said Declan McCahill.

“Communication has been excellent throughout and they made everything easy to understand and implement. Our business continues to grow month after month, with a steady stream of quality enquiries coming in. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bons & Frazer to any business looking to grow through effective digital marketing.”

PETERBOROUGH, UK. June 26, 2026 – Luxury travel specialist Helen Bettles is getting ready to unveil her new online boutique travel consultancy, offering customised travel planning backed by more than three decades of worldwide professional knowledge and personal travel experience.

Search The World With Helen will officially launch on July 1, providing personalised travel planning for clients seeking everything from UK escapes and international holidays to luxury rail adventures and exclusive yacht experiences.

Bettles says the consultancy has been created to meet increasing demand for highly personalised travel planning, with more travellers looking for expert advice and carefully tailored itineraries instead of standard holiday packages.

The business is built around Bettles’ extensive international background, having lived and worked in several countries throughout the past 30 years.

Her career has included real estate in Florida, extended periods living in China and the Caribbean, as well as contributing to the design of a private yacht in Taiwan. She says these experiences, combined with extensive global travel, have given her valuable insight into luxury destinations and premium travel planning.

According to Bettles, the consultancy has been designed to offer clients a more personal and adaptable alternative to traditional travel agencies.

“I am here to create travel experiences based entirely around each client’s individual goals,” she said. “Clients can arrange consultations directly with me or get in touch online using whichever method suits them best.

“This project has taken almost a year to develop because I wanted every aspect of the service to reflect the level of personal attention today’s luxury travellers expect.”

The consultancy will operate primarily online, allowing clients to connect through video consultations, digital appointments and social media.

Search The World With Helen aims to combine practical travel planning with destination knowledge gained through first-hand international experience.

Services will include luxury city breaks, countryside retreats, long-haul holidays and specialist travel options such as yacht charters and luxury rail journeys, including the Orient Express.

Bettles believes interest in bespoke luxury travel has continued to grow as travellers increasingly prioritise flexibility, expert guidance and customised itineraries.

Industry analysts have observed that premium travellers are placing greater value on personalised planning, direct communication and carefully curated travel experiences.

Bettles said developing lasting client relationships will be central to the business.

“I love helping people discover the world in ways that are personal and memorable,” she said. “Having travelled extensively myself, I understand how important it is for every journey to match each client’s interests, comfort and expectations.”

The company’s website, www.searchtheworldwithhelen.com, is scheduled to launch on July 1, with consultations and enquiries opening immediately.

Alongside the website, the consultancy will maintain active Instagram and Facebook channels to engage with clients and share travel inspiration.

Looking ahead, Bettles says the long-term vision is to build a respected boutique travel consultancy recognised for personalised service, international expertise and strong client relationships.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, June 25, 2026 – Deep-tech founder James Sackl is urging Australians to rethink the financial lessons they have been taught for decades. In a newly published article, Sackl argues that pursuing higher-value opportunities is often more effective than concentrating on saving small amounts of money over time.

Sackl leads Wallace Biotechnologies and Terraform Technologies, two Singapore-domiciled ventures, and publishes essays through the Golden Age section of his website.

His latest piece, titled “Don’t Save Money,” takes aim at the common message that financial security is built primarily through disciplined saving.

“Everyone gets the same line drummed into them young,” Sackl writes. “Spend less than you bring in, tuck a bit away every week, and you’ll be comfortable one day. Sure. Your mum and dad would approve. It’s also the slowest road to anywhere I know of.”

The essay argues that reducing expenses has natural limits, whereas the ability to increase income is far less constrained. Sackl contends that people should spend more effort building valuable skills, creating opportunities, and protecting their time from low-return activities.

His argument is rooted in personal experience. At twenty-one, he generated $21,000 in advance advertising sales for a website that existed only as an idea, securing customers before writing any code. Years later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he developed a rapid antigen testing pen that went on to produce $130 million in sales.

“Saving has a floor. You trim, then trim more, and one day there’s nothing left to trim. Earning has no ceiling,” Sackl says in the essay. “All the money that ever made a real difference to me came out of the hours I spent earning, not a cent of it out of the hours I spent doing without.”

Building businesses around long-term value

The same philosophy can be seen across Sackl’s current ventures.

Wallace Biotechnologies is pursuing technologies aimed at improving long-term human and environmental health outcomes. Terraform Technologies focuses on large-scale energy and resource production using fusion energy, with particular emphasis on harnessing the sun.

Sackl says both businesses prioritize future resource abundance over short-term outputs, reflecting his broader view that time is the most valuable asset individuals possess.

“Squeeze forty dollars off some bill and you’ve burned a clear hour doing it,” Sackl writes. “The forty you’d have made back by Friday anyway. The clear hour you don’t get back till you’ve slept.”

MANCHESTER, UK, June 25, 2026 – Residential storage provider BNKer is extending its footprint beyond Manchester and into London, introducing its in-building storage model to apartment schemes across some of the city’s most sought-after residential locations. The move marks a significant milestone for the growing company as it responds to increasing demand for practical storage solutions within high-density housing developments.

Following strong adoption across Manchester’s apartment sector, BNKer has begun forming partnerships throughout the UK, with new opportunities emerging in key London districts including Westminster, Tower Bridge and Battersea.

Despite launching less than a year ago, the company has attracted interest from landlords and property managers seeking new ways to maximise underused building space while enhancing the experience of residents.

Initially focused on apartment communities in Manchester’s rapidly expanding residential market, BNKer’s managed storage offering is now being incorporated into developments outside the North West. This expansion reflects growing recognition of the benefits that integrated storage can provide within modern residential buildings.

BNKer creates secure storage facilities within existing developments by converting overlooked spaces such as basements, cycle storage areas, car parks and spare utility rooms. The business manages every aspect of the service, including installation, promotion, contracts, payments, insurance, maintenance and customer support. Property owners receive a share of recurring revenue without any upfront investment.

The concept is proving attractive to residents as well as landlords. Convenient on-site storage gives apartment occupiers additional room for possessions while removing the inconvenience of travelling to off-site storage facilities.

The service is particularly relevant in London, where living spaces are often more compact and residential density continues to rise. As people spend longer periods living in apartment developments, demand for accessible storage options is becoming increasingly apparent.

For developers and operators, the solution provides an opportunity to improve resident amenities without significant construction work or capital expenditure. Underutilised spaces can be transformed into valuable assets that support residents while generating additional income.

BNKer Founder David Fricker commented: “London is one of the UK’s most space-limited residential markets, making this expansion an exciting step for the business.

“This move allows us to introduce BNKer to some of the country’s most prominent residential developments, where practical storage is becoming increasingly important. We are looking forward to seeing the impact this next stage of growth will have.”

As installations continue to roll out across the UK, BNKer is establishing itself as a valuable addition to modern residential infrastructure, helping buildings make better use of the space they already have.

For more information, visit: www.bnker.co.uk