TfL is demanding more of HGV drivers, but is it for their own good? Transport for London (TfL) has recently announced new guidelines. From October 2024, all heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing more than 12 tonnes and operating within Greater London must either have a three-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating or install the Progressive Continue Reading…
The rollercoaster ride for used car prices over recent years continues. Depreciation, the difference between a car’s purchase and resale value, has historically been pretty steady without much need for car owners to regularly review it. However, disruptions such as the semiconductor shortages and supply chain issues during the pandemic saw used car prices spike. Continue Reading…
Sunak has saved landlords from an uncertain future and thousands of pounds of costs or has he? In a recent move that has brought relief to the rental sector, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has scrapped plans that would have burdened landlords with increasing the energy efficiency of their rental properties at their own cost. What Continue Reading…
On April 28, 2022, the Building Safety Act of 2022 came into effect, ushering in a series of reforms aimed at improving the safety of high-rise buildings and ensuring that residents living in these structures aren’t burdened with financial penalties. High-rise buildings, defined as those exceeding 18 meters in height or featuring at least seven Continue Reading…
We value your custom and always strive to make your renewal process as seamless as possible. With that goal in mind, we’ve created online system where you’ll be able to renew your taxi policy. The majority of our taxi insurance clients will now be able to renew their policies online anytime by acccessing the “Plan Continue Reading…
As a landlord or property owner, your profession provides you with the unique opportunity to let high-quality, healthy and safe living spaces throughout your property (or properties) to tenants – with the intention of reaping financial benefits. However, this occupation also comes with various added responsibilities and tedious tasks. Between dealing with administrative duties, handling Continue Reading…
Recent remarks by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have raised questions regarding the UK government’s commitment to Net Zero and the 2030 deadline for ending the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. The ambitious deadline, which had been advanced by a decade from an initial 2040 target, now faces scrutiny due to both political pressures Continue Reading…
Uber has laid out their impressive revenue from last year. They broke it down to £2.6 billion from Uber’s ride-hailing app and a perhaps even more impressive £700 million from Uber Eats. This financial disclosure provides a revealing insight into the distribution of Uber’s income amongst drivers, eateries, and of course, its own reserve. This Continue Reading…
Concerns are growing surrounding the impact of vaping while driving. It feels like the UK is in the process of seriously considering a ban for motorists. As the number of vapers increases in Great Britain, so do the worries from motoring groups about its potential adverse effects on drivers. The Call for a Ban Various Continue Reading…
Michael Gove, The Secretary for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in the UK, has said that: “Britain needs more homes to fulfil more dreams of home ownership and increase choice for renters… But they must be of the right type and targeted in the right places.” Therefore Mr Gove recently revealed that the Government will Continue Reading…
