The Renters’ Rights Act represents one of the most significant interventions in the private rented sector in a generation. Its intent is straightforward. More security for tenants. Higher standards across the market. A fairer balance between landlord and renter. Few would argue with those objectives in principle. But legislation of this kind doesn’t operate in Continue Reading…
As a business, we often talk about policy in principle. What matters more, in practice, is how it changes behaviour on the ground. Alongside my role as Managing Director of Plan Insurance Brokers, I also oversee our family’s property investment company. We established it 25 years ago, in a far more predictable and accommodating environment Continue Reading…
Used car demand is shifting. For motor traders the data is hard to ignore The used car market is starting to show a real gain in momentum for consumer behaviour change. What people actually buy, rather than what they say they might buy, gives a much firmer insight as to where a market is heading. Continue Reading…
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…
