Used cars are currently selling for thousands more than they would have just two years ago. As a result, dealers are making serious money, and cars in ‘like new’ condition are often worth as much as or more than new ones. In 2022, prices for used cars are still sky high and it doesn’t feel Continue Reading…
Following recent high-profile cyber-attacks, the government is consulting on additional measures to improve cyber-security for British businesses. If passed, the proposals will force more businesses to adhere to stronger cyber-security obligations, with stiff penalties for non-compliance. Increased Cyber-attacks Cyber-attacks are becoming more common. Attackers gained access to user emails, passwords, and administrator rights in a Continue Reading…
Private landlords will be required by law to upgrade their properties to a new set of national standards as part of the government’s levelling-up plan. The housing secretary, Michael Gove has revealed that he intends for landlords to refurbish approximately 800,000 UK properties. The legislation aims to guarantee that properties in the rented property sector Continue Reading…
Derren Martin, director of car valuations CAP HPI believes that the scarcity of new cars being produced could keep used car prices buoyant for years. We analyse the logic behind this prediction as well as having a look at the cars that increased in price the most in the last year. We also squeeze in Continue Reading…
The HSE publishes comprehensive statistics on workplace health and safety in the United Kingdom every year. This includes data on occupational fatalities and injuries, as well as statistics on work-related illness and enforcement. This comprehensive study gives employers a visual representation of the HSE’s findings and can help them better comprehend the risks and hazards Continue Reading…
From January 29, 2022, a substantial overhaul of The Highway Code came into effect, including new laws to better protect vulnerable groups. It is critical that all road users, including businesses that employ drivers, become familiar with the new legislation. Quick Facts… New restrictions have been added to the Highway Code to better safeguard vulnerable Continue Reading…
House prices have been steadily rising but is the old saying, “What goes up must come down” about to strike? Inflation is at a 10-year high, due to factors such as the price of petrol and a global chip shortage. To combat this, interest rates are rising from 0.1% to 0.25%, which is the first Continue Reading…
Plan Insurance Brokers are extremely proud to support Cabbies Do Kilimanjaro’s fantastic fund raising event. They set out shortly to climb both Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro and have received backing from people in high places. Due to the pandemic the gang were unfortunately unable to complete their adventure, which was originally scheduled for 2020. However Continue Reading…
Every eleven minutes, someone drives away in a car that is someone else’s. With car manufacturers creating keyless entry to avoid the old coat-hanger-lock-picking trick, it’s surprising that the numbers are still so startlingly high. Most of us think of our cars as a way to get from A to B. For car lovers, their Continue Reading…
The RAC say wholesale petrol prices have dropped since late 2021’s sudden price rise. For some reason, that hasn’t been passed on to consumers. Blame isn’t with global petrol prices, it’s been aimed closer to home. The end months of 2021 were terrible for motorists. Drivers were stunned at having to pay more for petrol Continue Reading…
