London Mayor Sadiq Khan has decided to expand the London ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs from next August, despite massive objections to the expansion. From August 29, 2023, drivers of older cars that do not comply with either Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 5 (petrol) emissions standards will have to pay £12.50 Continue Reading…
According to the official data, a quarter of landlords have risen rents in the last 6 months. Despite that properties are being snapped up. Newsflash… housing is more expensive than ever Average rents in the UK have increased 4% in the past year. It seems a relatively modest figure compared to the coss of higher Continue Reading…
Since 2009, average house prices in the UK have doubled. As interest rates rise, many prospective house buyers are asking… ‘Is the bubble about to burst?’ And if so ‘How much will house prices drop by?’ Some say the worst is yet to come Economists from ‘Capital Economics’ believe prices will fall by 12%, but Continue Reading…
Many professions in the automotive industry entail collecting, transporting, or testing vehicles on public roadways. When motor traders have temporary control of many vehicles, taxing them individually can be time-consuming and costly. Fortunately, trade licence plates can help you avoid this difficulty while still meeting your road tax obligations. Trade licence plates are temporary number Continue Reading…
Every year, the HSE releases its annual data on employee health and safety across the United Kingdom. The most current data ranges from April 2021 to March 2022. The data contain statistics on occupational illness, workplace injuries, and the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic. Furthermore, the included enforcement numbers serve as a sharp reminder of Continue Reading…
Bloomberg economist Niraj Shah has recently stated that mortgage rates are likely to fall slightly from recent highs. However, he says, they’re ‘likely to remain sticky’. The good news is that mortgage rates will fall. The bad news is that thanks to upcoming hikes to the Bank of England’s benchmark lending rates, they likely won’t Continue Reading…
A UK based business was recently fined £400,000 and ordered to pay costs of £19,841.99 after an employee was killed loading and unloading a trailer. The incident took place while an employee was delivering goods to another business based near Salisbury. Plan Insurance can accommodate your Business’s Commercial Insurance needs. Just fill in our short call back form, Continue Reading…
Uber recently made two significant announcements. Firstly it’s confirmed that an eye-watering settlement figure has been reached with HMRC over its long-running VAT dispute. It also revealed a strong set of trading figures after sustained struggles on that front. In this article, we’ll explore why experts are unhappy at the sums involved in Uber’s UK Continue Reading…
It’s difficult to avoid the fact that there’s a cost-of-living crisis in the UK right now. And it appears that this will not only be the case in the short term. It’s likely that it will last for a sustained period. As an employer, it is hard to know what you should be doing for Continue Reading…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients and those who have supported us throughout 2022. We wish we could be writing this in the warm afterglow an England World Cup Victory, but alas we will have to wait another two years for the Euros… Any hint that 2022 would bring a Continue Reading…
