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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Queen beats Rihanna and Oasis to nation's top song for drive to work
Don't Stop Me Now by Queen is the nation's favourite song to blast on the car radio, followed by U2's Beautiful Day and the iconic Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, according to a new poll. Free weekly newsletter Join our weekly YourWorld newsletter for updates, behind-the-scenes insights from our editors and your chance to shape what's next. Free weekly newsletter 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... Music has the ultimate feel-good factor, with 99% of Brits saying that starting the morning with a good tune has a positive impact on the rest of the day. Many also agree it's a real mood booster, according to the poll conducted by EDF. More than nine out of 10 Brits (93%) try to make their journey to work more fun with most admitting that the wrong music, stopping for petrol, or worse, having to pay for it are high on the list of early morning bugbears. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For a 20-mile daily commute, drivers could spend over £560 on diesel across the year. LEIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS - NOV 27, 1980: Queen during a concert in the Groenoordhallen in Leiden in the Netherlands Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) could save Brits £464.64 a year commuting with EDF's GoElectric tariff - Britain's cheapest fixed EV tariff. This means a 20-mile commute can cost as little as 51p when charging using off peak rates. With 71% saying listening to their favourite songs on their way to work puts them in a positive mindset and nearly a third (27%) believing it helps to reduce stress levels before getting to their desks, EDF has compiled Brits' favourite mood-boosting bangers into a 20-track playlist, one song for each mile of their daily commute. Don't Stop Me Now by Queen is the nation's favourite song to blast on the car radio, followed by U2's Beautiful Day and the iconic Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, according to a new poll. Philippe Commaret, managing director of customers at EDF, said 'Our research has shown that people reach for mood-boosting tracks on their journeys to work, not just out of habit but because of the tangible benefits doing so provides daily. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'And when the average commute is 51p, it really is enough to get people bursting into song! 'Whether it's a classic like 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' - my personal favourite for early mornings - or a current chart topper, the right track can transform a commute. 'At EDF, change is in our power, so with our tariff, which is Britain's cheapest fixed EV tariff, customers can switch to EVs saving themselves cash and carbon, whilst travelling to work in the privacy and comfort of their own car too.' The top 10 commuting songs are: Don't Stop Me Now, Queen Beautiful Day, U2 Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac Mr. Brightside, The Killers Livin' On A Prayer, Bon Jovi I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston Adventure of a Lifetime, Coldplay Don't Look Back in Anger, Oasis Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, ABBA We Found Love, Rihanna
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Queen beats Rihanna and Oasis to nation's top song for drive to work
Music has the ultimate feel-good factor, with 99% of Brits saying that starting the morning with a good tune has a positive impact on the rest of the day. Many also agree it's a real mood booster, according to the poll conducted by EDF. More than nine out of 10 Brits (93%) try to make their journey to work more fun with most admitting that the wrong music, stopping for petrol, or worse, having to pay for it are high on the list of early morning bugbears. For a 20-mile daily commute, drivers could spend over £560 on diesel across the year. LEIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS - NOV 27, 1980: Queen during a concert in the Groenoordhallen in Leiden in the Netherlands (Image: IMAGO Images / Cover Images) Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) could save Brits £464.64 a year commuting with EDF's GoElectric tariff - Britain's cheapest fixed EV tariff. This means a 20-mile commute can cost as little as 51p when charging using off peak rates. With 71% saying listening to their favourite songs on their way to work puts them in a positive mindset and nearly a third (27%) believing it helps to reduce stress levels before getting to their desks, EDF has compiled Brits' favourite mood-boosting bangers into a 20-track playlist, one song for each mile of their daily commute. Philippe Commaret, managing director of customers at EDF, said 'Our research has shown that people reach for mood-boosting tracks on their journeys to work, not just out of habit but because of the tangible benefits doing so provides daily. 'And when the average commute is 51p, it really is enough to get people bursting into song! 'Whether it's a classic like 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' - my personal favourite for early mornings - or a current chart topper, the right track can transform a commute. 'At EDF, change is in our power, so with our tariff, which is Britain's cheapest fixed EV tariff, customers can switch to EVs saving themselves cash and carbon, whilst travelling to work in the privacy and comfort of their own car too.' To find out more about EDF's GoElectric tariff and to stream the top 20 ultimate commuting tracks for free on Spotify, please visit this link. The top 10 commuting songs are:
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Queen beats Rihanna and Oasis to nation's top song for drive to work
The nation's favourite drive to work song has been revealed, with Queen topping a list of ten hits Brits often listen to when commuting to work - and beating tunes from Rihanna, ABBA and Oasis Don't Stop Me Now by Queen is the nation's favourite song to blast on the car radio, followed by U2's Beautiful Day and the iconic Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, according to a new poll. Music has the ultimate feel-good factor, with 99% of Brits saying that starting the morning with a good tune has a positive impact on the rest of the day. Many also agree it's a real mood booster, according to the poll conducted by EDF. More than nine out of 10 Brits (93%) try to make their journey to work more fun with most admitting that the wrong music, stopping for petrol, or worse, having to pay for it are high on the list of early morning bugbears. For a 20-mile daily commute, drivers could spend over £560 on diesel across the year. Switching to an electric vehicle (EV) could save Brits £464.64 a year commuting with EDF's GoElectric tariff - Britain's cheapest fixed EV tariff. This means a 20-mile commute can cost as little as 51p when charging using off peak rates. With 71% saying listening to their favourite songs on their way to work puts them in a positive mindset and nearly a third (27%) believing it helps to reduce stress levels before getting to their desks, EDF has compiled Brits' favourite mood-boosting bangers into a 20-track playlist, one song for each mile of their daily commute. Philippe Commaret, managing director of customers at EDF, said 'Our research has shown that people reach for mood-boosting tracks on their journeys to work, not just out of habit but because of the tangible benefits doing so provides daily. And when the average commute is 51p, it really is enough to get people bursting into song! 'Whether it's a classic like 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' - my personal favourite for early mornings - or a current chart topper, the right track can transform a commute. At EDF, change is in our power, so with our tariff, which is Britain's cheapest fixed EV tariff, customers can switch to EVs saving themselves cash and carbon, whilst travelling to work in the privacy and comfort of their own car too.' The top 10 commuting songs are: Don't Stop Me Now, Queen Beautiful Day, U2 Go Your Own Way, Fleetwood Mac Mr. Brightside, The Killers Livin' On A Prayer, Bon Jovi I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston Adventure of a Lifetime, Coldplay Don't Look Back in Anger, Oasis Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, ABBA We Found Love, Rihanna
Glasgow Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Evri launches courier recruitment drive in Glasgow
Expanding across Scotland, these additions will form part of the brand's largest-ever self-employed courier network of more than 33,000. The new recruits will join the 'Evri Plus' initiative, which is said to be the UK's only union-backed courier scheme, offering benefits like paid holidays, minimum wage, pension contributions, and parental leave. (Image: Supplied) Evri couriers typically earn an average of £20.86 an hour, with flexibility to deliver parcels between 8am and 8pm. They also benefit from wellbeing services and discounts at major retailers. Read more: Eco partnership launched in Glasgow to cut home energy use Health board praised for frontline innovation and compassionate leadership 'Tremendous honour': Glasgow firm celebrates double win at awards ceremony Those interested in joining the team can apply at As one of the UK's biggest parcel delivery firms, Evri has seen significant growth over the past decade. This announcement follows last month's merger with DHL eCommerce UK and the acquisition of Coll-8. Martijn de Lange, chief executive officer at Evri, said: "We continue to deliver phenomenal growth at Evri, and none more so than within our hard-working courier network, who are truly the backbone of our business. "It's so important that we continue to support our couriers, which is why I'm so proud that we are leading the way with our pioneering 'Evri Plus' initiative, providing couriers with greater protection and benefits alongside the opportunity to retain the flexibility of self-employment." Mark Padgett, Evri courier, said: "After working for Evri for 13 years, I've made lots of friends through my deliveries in the area I work, and it's a great feeling knowing how much my customers appreciate me." The firm recently launched a 'Go Electric' scheme, offering up to £3,300 towards an electric vehicle over two years.
United News of India
05-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
11,400 induction cooktops distributed to Anganwadi centres in AP
Vijayawada, June 5 (UNI) The Government of Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power, on the special occasion of World Environment Day, initiated the distribution of 11,400 induction cooktops and stainless-steel utensil sets to Anganwadi centres across the state. The distribution of the cooktops was done under Phase-I of the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP). This effort is part of a larger rollout targeting all 55,607 operational Anganwadi Centres in the state. The distribution drive will be rolled out, covering all 26 districts of the state. The event was graced by Gummidi Sandhya Rani Minister of Women and Child Welfare, Kesineni Chinni, MP, Gadde Rama Mohan Rao, MLA. Launched nationally on November 2, 2023, under the Ministry of Power's 'Go Electric' campaign, the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) aims to promote the widespread adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking appliances across India with the guidance from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The Andhra Pradesh rollout was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on December 7, 2024. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Gummidi Sandhya Rani said: "The distribution of induction cooktops is a commendable step forward in our collective commitment to cleaner energy and improved community health. Initiatives like the National Efficient Cooking Programme empower our Anganwadi workers, foster sustainable habits, and significantly reduce health risks associated with traditional cooking methods. Andhra Pradesh's partnership with EESL exemplifies our state's dedication to innovative, environmentally responsible practices.' MP Chinni, said: 'I am proud to witness this initiative begin in my constituency. Distributing induction cooktops under NECP is a vital step toward reducing health hazards and promoting energy efficiency. Andhra Pradesh's proactive partnership with EESL reflects our state's commitment to sustainable development.' A Surya Kumari, Secretary to Government, said: "We are proud to support this timely and much-needed initiative in partnership with EESL. Anganwadi workers form the backbone of our rural health and nutrition systems, and it is only fitting that they receive tools that enhance both their safety and efficiency. Induction cooktops are more than appliances—they are a symbol of progress. They save time, reduce exposure to harmful smoke, and ease the domestic load on women. This programme truly embodies our vision of women's empowerment, environmental responsibility, and improved quality of life for the most underserved communities." UNI DP RN
