Its clear to all that HGV drivers make the country go around. The argument goes that they’ve been underpaid, underappreciated and denied basic human rights. But now they’re calling the shots. Could a Dutch innovation provide a long term solution to the satisfaction of both transport suppliers and driver representatives? I was in Currys PC Continue Reading…
It’s been a roller coaster for landlords in the last few years. What happens when we get off the ride? In July 2020, the eye of the storm of the pandemic, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced big changes to property tax. Stamp duty exemptions went from £125,000 up to an incredible £500,000. After Continue Reading…
The green times are well and truly upon us. Though owners of classic cars are likely to enter a period of mourning. Since the 1st of September, the standard grade of petrol in Great Britain has become E10. This means it has up to 10 per cent bio ethanol content). Before this, regular unleaded was Continue Reading…
In a world of amber, red and green border restrictions, the pandemic has caused a sharp rise in demand for staycation properties. Brits are finding paradise at home in the way people used to do before Ryanair and easyJet existed. A number of regulatory changes, like the Tenant Fees Act, has caused landlords to consider Continue Reading…
E-Scooters seemed to hit our streets in an overnight phenomenon. Unfortunately, they’ve not been welcomed by all road and pavement users. No Longer Just A Fad During the pandemic, they seemed to whizz down our pavements out of nowhere. Most of us thought they probably weren’t here to stay. They seemed like another fad, similar Continue Reading…
McDonalds has run out of milkshakes, Nando’s and KFC are struggling to stock enough chicken, and the Co-Op says it faces the worst food shortages in recent memory. In a world already in turmoil, a HGV driver crisis is yet another unwanted head-ache…. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) reports that there is a monumental shortage Continue Reading…
At Plan Insurance Brokers we take pride in providing our Commercial Insurance customers with the up to date risk management information relating to their industries’. For that reason we will continue to create our Commercial Series blogs, this week we look at Risk Summary and Cover Checklists for Roofing Contractors. You can download an example Continue Reading…
In the lead up to the release of 007 No Time To Die (Finally!) We thought we would take a trip down memory lane and showcase the most thrilling aspect of a Bond film – the car chases! These are – in our opinion – the top 10 car chases from the James Bond movie Continue Reading…
Roofing is a competitive and profitable business, and contractors can build a solid customer base and reputation by putting in years of hard effort. Roofing contractors devote their knowledge, time, and energy to the construction or maintenance of long-lasting roofs. Owning a roofing contractor business, on the other hand, maybe physically and psychologically demanding, and Continue Reading…
Roofing is a competitive and profitable business, and contractors can build a solid customer base and reputation by putting in years of hard effort. Roofing contractors put their knowledge, time, and effort into building or repairing roofs that will last. Owning a roofing contractor business, on the other hand, can be physically and mentally demanding, Continue Reading…
