Category: News

Work Experience in the Removals Industry

Working with Wolverhampton College, we’ve been very pleased to welcome Sammi Mohammad, a student studying Level 3 IT and Cyber Security Extended Diploma at the college, to complete a work placement in our marketing team. Sammi joins us for 30[...]

April 9th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

Three men standing by a window, A man sitting next to an exhibition stand. A crowd of people listening to a seminar.

Removals Expertise at Place in the Sun Exhibition Manchester

Last weekend saw the Burke Bros team in the bustling halls of the prestigious Place in the Sun exhibition, this time in Manchester Central. The Place in the Sun exhibition, renowned for its focus on overseas property, drew in crowds of[...]

March 6th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, 1-3 March 2024

Join us at Place in the Sun, Manchester this Weekend

The premier international property exhibition, Place in the Sun, is returning to Manchester this weekend (1-3 March 2024) and we’re delighted to once again be advising on European and international removals and shipping. Over 95 fellow experts will be joining us[...]

February 27th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

A Deep Dive into the Current Shipping Landscape

In the ever-evolving world of global shipping, recent events have set the stage for unprecedented challenges and disruptions. The state of the market reflects a delicate dance between security concerns, environmental shifts, and logistical intricacies. The British Association of Removals (BAR) has[...]

February 2nd, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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Latest Update on the Red Sea Crisis

The situation is escalating as both the USA and UK governments are taking direct action against the rebels who are targeting shipping vessels. This has prompted significant alterations in global shipping routes, directly[...]

January 22nd, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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French Property Show 27-28 January 2024

As longstanding exhibitors at many of the highest profile ‘France’ related exhibitions and shows across the UK, we’re pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting, once again, at the French Property Show in London on 27^th and 28^th January[...]

January 5th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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BAR Global Shipping Update – January 2024

Global Shipping Conditions - 1st January 2024 STATE OF THE MARKET: Due to the attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, shipping lines have in general made the decision to avoid the Suez Canal and the Red Sea with immediate effect, and instead[...]

January 2nd, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

A shipping vessel carrying containers on a blue sea.

International Removals Update on the Red Sea

As members of the British Association of Removers, our industry body have issued this update on the Red Sea and Suez Canal transit: Due to the attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, shipping lines have in general made the decision[...]

January 2nd, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

Burke Bros Moving Group Christmas opening hours

Christmas Opening Hours 2023

Burke Bros Moving Group would like to wish all customers, employees, international agents and suppliers a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Please note our opening hours during the festive period.

December 22nd, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNERS

Amongst an audience of over 500 gathered at Wolverhampton Racecourse, representing the great and the good of local businesses, we were incredibly proud to be WINNERS of the Family Business of the Year at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce [...]

November 13th, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

British Association of Removers Shipping Update

The British Association of Removers (BAR) has released its update for October on the global shipping scenario. The report presents useful insights into the current complexities and challenges of the shipping industry. For further information on our removals and storage [...]

November 3rd, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >