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 Climb in Chamonix: A Mecca for Mountaineers   Travel & Tourism Chamonix is considered the Mecca of winter mountaineering. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned climber, the beautiful mountain peaks of this region will provide a challenging and exhilarating experience. Arm yourself with the best winter sports travel insurance ahead of time and then push yourself to the edge and beyond without a worry – here is a brief guide to both inform you, and tempt you, to come and discover all that Chamonix has to offer. The Challenge Mountaineering can be done all year round but it is especially challenging, and uniquely thrilling, when tackled in the winter months. Most winter sports travel insurance policies will cover you in the event that anything goes wrong, so you can whole-heartedly jump in without hesitation. The Basics For those who are brand new to mountaineering, joining one of the available instruction classes will be an eye-opening experience. Courses will introduce ...

 Doing Your Bit: Counter-Terrorism in the Courier Industry   Automotive For the responsible owner driver, accreditation to FORS (the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) is one of the most accessible and proactive ways of maintaining best practice and compliance within the transport industry. With an extensive range of accreditation pathways covering safety, environmental practices and operational efficiency, FORS plays a vital role in measuring and monitoring the professional performance of their more than 4,700 members. New Online Security Training Launched The scheme recently launched their latest training resource: an e-learning module aimed at training in security and counter-terrorism, created in response to an increase in the use of commercial vehicles in terrorist-related incidents. Produced with the support of the DfT (Department for Transport), TfL (Transport for London), the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and HS2 (the planned high-speed national railway ne...