Rising fuel prices have pushed electric cars back into the spotlight. For drivers watching petrol and diesel costs climb, the question is fairly obvious: are electric cars cheaper to run, or do the savings mount up elsewhere? The answer is not quite black and white. It depends on how you use your car, where you Continue Reading…
Fuel prices in the UK have climbed sharply in recent months, leaving drivers and businesses facing higher costs at the pump. While global events play a major role, the full picture is closer to home than many might expect. A global shock, but not the whole story The latest surge in petrol prices UK drivers Continue Reading…
Startup tax breaks in the UK have taken a notable step forward, with expanded incentives aimed at helping early-stage companies attract talent and raise funding more effectively. At the centre of the changes is the enterprise management incentive scheme, better known as EMI. It has long been a key tool for startups looking to compete Continue Reading…
Shocking figures reveal that London housebuilding sector is on life support. Output is “94 per cent below target, a 75% year-on-year decline, the steepest drop in the country, the lowest tally since records began. An eye opening report in the FT highlights the severity of the decline. In 2025 just 5,891 homes were built. The Continue Reading…
EV paint repair risks are quickly moving from niche technical concern to mainstream workshop issue. For motor trade businesses, the growth in electric vehicles is not just changing what arrives on the ramp. It is changing how garages approach heat, battery exposure, staff training and workshop controls. AXA UK Commercial has warned that traditional paint Continue Reading…
UK car repair costs are rising again, but the more telling part of the story is what motorists are doing in response. Bumper’s latest Automotive Aftersales Report says the average repair bill reached £597.48 in 2025, up 26% from £473.33 in 2021. More striking still, in 70% of vehicle health checks where red, safety-critical issues Continue Reading…
Legal disputes can appear out of nowhere for a business. One day it is a disagreement over a contract, a supplier issue or a customer complaint. Next thing you know, it is absorbing management time, creating stress and potentially exposing the business to cost and reputation risk. Whether the issue involves a client, supplier, landlord, Continue Reading…
Serviced accommodation for landlords is getting more attention, and it is not hard to see why. Writing in The Times, experienced investor Henry Davis argued that the government should “encourage private landlords, not punish them”. That line will ring true for plenty of owners who feel the private rented sector has become steadily harder to Continue Reading…
Recovering rent arrears from former tenants can feel like the final hurdle after what is often a long and exhausting eviction process. For some landlords, the financial impact can be significant, especially when unpaid rent and legal costs run into five figures. A recent question from a landlord in Birmingham highlights a situation many property Continue Reading…
Used car complaints are rising, but the bigger story is trust Used car complaints are up, but the headline only tells part of the story. The Motor Ombudsman says complaints about used cars rose 14% in 2025, reaching 18,570, while SMMT data shows the UK used car market also grew to 7,807,872 transactions. In other Continue Reading…
