Data has recently revealed that in 2022 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland tools were stolen every 15 minutes. This amounts to an enormous number of thefts. The consequences being: work carried out late or not completed at all as well as the stress and time lost sourcing replacements for the stolen items. One source Continue Reading…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that asbestos could still be lurking in up to 1.5 million workplaces across Britain, as well as in many homes, despite efforts to eradicate it. Asbestos is not just a thing of the past. Surprisingly, it remains the leading cause of work-related deaths in the UK, with more Continue Reading…
Depreciation is the difference between the price you pay for a new car and the amount you can recoup when selling it. Some cars hold their value well, while others experience rapid depreciation. We take a look at the the fastest depreciating cars this year. People often joke about cars losing half their value the Continue Reading…
New UK laws will require planning permission for holiday home rentals. Is this tackling housing pressure or restricting tourism? Have you already got a UK holiday rental? Perhaps you’re considering buying somewhere desirable, that will work for quick breaks whilst also generating you a strong rental return? If so, the government could be throwing a Continue Reading…
A policy that saw the introduction across the country of high speed roads without hard shoulders is set to be abandoned. After multiple deaths on Smart motorways, The Times is reporting that no more will be constructed in England. The use of seven trial roads were paused in 2022 pending a safety review, these will Continue Reading…
Flood damage can result from a multitude of causes. It frequently has expensive repercussions. The structure of a building, its interior fittings, decoration, mechanical and electrical systems, machinery and stock can all be severely impacted. There’s also expenditure on clean-up and drying operations as well as the cost of ensuing business interruption. The average cost Continue Reading…
A quick guide to the present and future of VAT in the ground transport industry What actually is VAT? In simple terms, it’s a tax added to most products and services sold by VAT-registered businesses. It brings obligations that include keeping records, reporting to HMRC, and paying any VAT owed. Businesses with a taxable turnover Continue Reading…
An unsure chapter in the exciting story of the post-pandemic used car industry. We’ve covered the high and lows of the used car market here on the Plan Blog. For a time, online used car companies were the hottest tech stock in town. Brands like Cazoo, Carzam and Cinch were making the most of a Continue Reading…
According to a survey by buy-to-let broker Mortgages for Business, 33% of landlords are worrying about the scrapping of Section 21. Under government plans, landlords will no longer have the right to evict tenants without giving a valid reason. Currently, landlords can use Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act to evict tenants with two Continue Reading…
Electric vehicle innovator LEVC achieves a significant landmark in its production of green taxis. Plan are proud to be partners of the London Electric Vehicle Company, as their preferred insurance supplier for their range of electric taxis. LEVC has achieved the milestone of manufacturing and selling 10,000 electric taxis globally since January 2018. The company’s Continue Reading…
