LONDON, 14 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in the UK from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde.

The government has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from several South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde in order to prevent the spread of a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the UK.

From 4am Friday 15 January 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela in the last 10 days will no longer be granted access to the UK.

This does not include British and Irish Nationals, or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK, who will be able to enter the UK but are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their household.

There will also be a flight ban on any countries with direct flights to the UK. These are Argentina, Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores). This excludes cargo and freight without passengers.

The decision to ban travel from these destinations follows the discovery of a new coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil, that may have spread to countries with strong travel links to Brazil.

The UK does currently not have travel corridors with Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, and the travel corridors with Chile, Madeira and the Azores will be closed. Anyone returning from these countries from 4am on Friday will be legally required to self-isolate for 10 days.

Any exemptions usually in place – including for those related to employment – will not apply, although hauliers who have been in or transited through Portugal (only) in the last 10 days will be exempt to allow transport of essential goods.

Passengers arriving in the UK from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela after 4am on 15 January cannot be released from self-isolation through Test to Release.

People who share a household with anyone self-isolating after returning from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela will now also need to self-isolate until 10 days have passed since anyone they live with was last in those countries.

From Monday 18 January at 4am, passengers from all destinations will also be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before travelling to England, to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally and to identify those who may currently be infectious.

National restrictions for England introduced on 6 January 2021 remain in place meaning everyone must stay at home unless travelling for a very limited set of reasons, including for work. This means people can no longer travel to take holidays or travel internationally unless for work or other legally permitted reasons. Those in breach of the rules face penalties starting at 200 pounds, rising to a maximum of 6,400 pounds.

The UK government is working closely with international partners to understand the changes in the virus that have been reported in these countries and we are conducting a programme of further research here in the UK to inform our risk assessments.

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

LONDON, 14 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

New travel restrictions from 4am Friday 15 January on passengers arriving in the UK from South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde.

The government has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from several South American destinations, Portugal, Panama and Cape Verde in order to prevent the spread of a new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the UK.

From 4am Friday 15 January 2021, passengers who have been in or transited through Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores), Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela in the last 10 days will no longer be granted access to the UK.

This does not include British and Irish Nationals, or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK, who will be able to enter the UK but are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their household.

There will also be a flight ban on any countries with direct flights to the UK. These are Argentina, Brazil, Cape Verde and Portugal (including Madeira and the Azores). This excludes cargo and freight without passengers.

The decision to ban travel from these destinations follows the discovery of a new coronavirus variant first identified in Brazil, that may have spread to countries with strong travel links to Brazil.

The UK does currently not have travel corridors with Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, and the travel corridors with Chile, Madeira and the Azores will be closed. Anyone returning from these countries from 4am on Friday will be legally required to self-isolate for 10 days.

Any exemptions usually in place – including for those related to employment – will not apply, although hauliers who have been in or transited through Portugal (only) in the last 10 days will be exempt to allow transport of essential goods.

Passengers arriving in the UK from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela after 4am on 15 January cannot be released from self-isolation through Test to Release.

People who share a household with anyone self-isolating after returning from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Panama, Portugal, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela will now also need to self-isolate until 10 days have passed since anyone they live with was last in those countries.

From Monday 18 January at 4am, passengers from all destinations will also be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before travelling to England, to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally and to identify those who may currently be infectious.

National restrictions for England introduced on 6 January 2021 remain in place meaning everyone must stay at home unless travelling for a very limited set of reasons, including for work. This means people can no longer travel to take holidays or travel internationally unless for work or other legally permitted reasons. Those in breach of the rules face penalties starting at 200 pounds, rising to a maximum of 6,400 pounds.

The UK government is working closely with international partners to understand the changes in the virus that have been reported in these countries and we are conducting a programme of further research here in the UK to inform our risk assessments.

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

MOKENA, Ill., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, was recently named a Top Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Business Review. This is the 16th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners.

The complete list is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/top-franchises/.

Creative Colors International is a unique mobile repair and restoration franchise business specializing in the repair, reconditioning, protection, and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting in the automotive, furniture, commercial, and residential markets.

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings and awards for franchise companies based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises.

Creative Colors was among over 300 franchise brands, representing more than 28,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research. CCI’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

«It is once again a great honor and recognition to be named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review,» said Mark J. Bollman, President of Creative Colors International. «CCI takes great pride in enhancing the franchisee opportunity and experience in many of the areas of FBR’s categories of research. The feedback given by our franchisees are a testament to our continued success and the satisfaction of our franchise owners.»

Creative Color’s survey data showed the following:

• Creative Colors exceeded FBR’s benchmark franchisee satisfaction numbers in the areas of Core Values, Training & Support, Franchise System, and Overall Satisfaction.
• CCI again ranked highest in the category of Core Values. This measured how current franchise owners rate the trustworthiness of their franchisor; the overall relationship with their franchisor and their level of respect for the entire franchise organization; their franchisor’s corporate culture and the promotion of honest and ethical business practices; and the level to which their franchisor truly cares about the success of their business.
• CCI also rated very highly in Self-Evaluation. This indicates how current franchise owners rate their own personal enjoyment in being part of the franchise organization as a whole and how they rate their own personal enjoyment in operating their franchise business.

«There are thousands of successful franchise companies operating in North America, but many of those companies do not offer a solid investment opportunity for the actual franchise owners,» said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise Business Review. «As an independent research firm, we rate the franchise companies in the marketplace today and identify those with the highest levels of satisfaction and performance among their franchisees in order to educate potential buyers and help them choose which franchise to invest in. The companies on this year’s list are the top performing brands in the key areas critical to their franchisees’ success.»

Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full description of the 2021 Top Franchises.

To learn more about Creative Colors International franchise opportunities, please visit http://www.creativecolorsintl.com.

About Creative Colors International
Launched in 1991, the Creative Colors International (CCI) franchise system was created through its affiliate, J&J’s Creative Colors, the original industry leader in refurbishment techniques and systems. Today, both companies continue to be family-owned and operated by the second generation. Catering to the abundance of upholstered items in every home, business, and vehicle, CCI is the ultimate in on-site repair, restoration, cleaning, protection, and dyeing of leather, vinyl, plastic, and fabric. Through proprietary technology, CCI restores damaged material at a fraction of replacement costs, saving customers up to 90 percent. CCI repairs are stronger than the original area and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. In the Automotive, Furniture, and Commercial Markets, CCI offers on-site repair and restoration to all types of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting by repairing and re-dyeing holes, cuts, tears, burns, scrapes, fading, and discoloration. For more information on CCI’s services and franchise opportunities, visit http://www.wecanfixthat.com.

About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures the satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,100 leading franchise companies. FBR publishes free and unbiased franchisee satisfaction research reports throughout the year online at http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com. To read our publications, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/publications/.

Media Contact

Kevin Behan, Creative Colors International, 9194593595, kbehan@919marketing.com

 

SOURCE Creative Colors International

MERIDIAN, Miss., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The 2021 Honda class of vehicles has largely fully arrived at the Meridian Honda showroom. While each vehicle in the dealership’s inventory has something to offer potential buyers, the team of Meridian Honda product experts is extra excited to profile some of the automaker’s crossover SUVs. A couple of models that the team would like to draw your attention to include the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2021 Honda HR-V. The latest CR-V Hybrid is still on its way to Meridian Honda, but it is in customers’ best interest to know what they will see when it does go on sale. Potential buyers looking for something a little smaller, like the 2021 HR-V can learn its strengths by seeing how it stacks up against a top competitor.

Fuel efficiency* is always a top concern for Honda crossover SUV buyers. That is exactly why the Honda CR-V Hybrid was developed. Entering its second model year, the 2021 version of the CR-V Hybrid is available in three trim grades, Hybrid EX, Hybrid EX-L and Hybrid Touring. Each of these models will use the same base powertrain, a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine attached to the Honda hybrid system. The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid will make up to 212 net horsepower when the gasoline and electric parts of the vehicle’s powertrain are working together.

It will feature the same passenger and cargo dimensions that appeared in the inaugural model that came out last year.

The 2021 Honda HR-V is small but very capable and it is available in four trim grades, LX, Sport, EX and EX-L. When it is compared to one of its likely rivals, the subcompact crossover SUV is able to offer very competitive performance scores and legroom dimensions for all passengers. However, where the 2021 HR-V really shines is in cargo volume. When the interior of the 2021 Honda HR-V LX is properly configured, it will make up to 58.8 cubic-feet of cargo volume available. The other platform in this comparison will only make up to 42.7 cubic-feet of cargo volume available to its owners.

Anyone can view the entire Meridian Honda inventory today by visiting the dealership’s website, http://www.meridianhonda.com. The showroom is located at 503 Front Street Ext. Meridian, MS 39301. Customers can start the pre-ordering process for the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid or 2021 Honda HR-V today by calling, 601-693-4651.

*40 city/35 highway/38 combined mpg rating for hybrid trims. Based on 2021 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid trims) and other factors.

Media Contact

Jessica Nance, Meridian Honda, 601-693-4651, jnance@meridianhonda.com

 

SOURCE Meridian Honda