We hope this guide will give you some practical tips and useful resources that can help you protect your business. Cyber threats evolve year after year so it is vital you know what you’re up against. What can you do about cyber threats – some practical guidance… Due to recent viruses and hacking attempts against Continue Reading…
It’s 4:30 am on a quiet British summer night. Everyone is sound asleep. You are awoken suddenly by a loud bang. You rise from your bed in your Grade II listed home in Central London. What could the sound be? Before you know it, intruders are coming in, a big group of them, through the Continue Reading…
Despite rising concerns surrounding the UK economy, house prices continue to defy gravity by climbing higher than ever. However, the price rise seems to be slowing. For now, anyway. The average cost of a UK home increased to £278,000 in March 2022, which was a rise of £24,000 in a single year. The rate at Continue Reading…
Rapidly rising fuel costs are the driving force behind the current cost of living crisis. Demonstrations across the country are demanding that the Government take decisive action. In this article, we look at what can be done to help UK motorists that rely on being on the road. The question concerning most vehicle owners is: Continue Reading…
New car registrations last month were down 24% compared to the same month the previous year. In fact, they were at their lowest level since 1996. Furthermore, data suggests that sales this year will be even lower than the 1.6 million in 2020, which makes it the worst since the 1992 recession. On top of Continue Reading…
Online car dealer Carzam has ceased trading only 18 months since launching. The company was seen as a smaller but still significant rival to the likes of Cazoo and Cinch. It was seeking to follow a familiar path to its competitors but had years’ worth of top-level motor trade experience within the management team. Given Continue Reading…
Government policy has been perceived as anti-landlord in recent years. An increased tax burden, stricter regulations and tenant-leaning legislation has hit the sector hard. Yet, an estimated 11 million people still rent their homes from private landlords. That is a considerably higher number than those living in social housing. Plan Insurance can accommodate your Property Continue Reading…
Image credit: www.volvotrucks.com Electric vans and trucks are about to have their heyday, thanks to generous buying incentives, exemptions from levies, attractive tax advantages and low running costs. In the past, vans were seen as heavy-duty gas-guzzling machines that pumped out diesel fumes. Today, the number of well-equipped, sleak efficient models is constantly increasing. Plan Continue Reading…
London’s cabbies appear to be busier than ever. Just rewards after several lean and highly challenging years. But are enough drivers coming through to keep the trade in rude health? We take a look at the number of newly passed out cabbies, as well as current numbers on the road, to see how vibrant the Continue Reading…
The private hire industry has been through a lot in recent years. There’s congestion and clean air charges, driver status and the accelerating presence of the apps. Another major issue has been recruitment. With so many different kinds of opportunity for those working in the gig economy, establishing a consistent fleet is only getting harder. Continue Reading…