First, it was the rise in the price of petrol, now there’s the rise in electricity prices. As public charging becomes more expensive, will home charging be the only cost-efficient way to drive an EV? Over the course of the last two years, Fossil Fuel prices have increased astronomically. This is thanks to a sharp Continue Reading…
Joe Sullivan, the private hire app’s former chief security officer, has been found guilty of criminal obstruction and concealing a felony by a San Francisco Jury for the Uber Data Breach that took place in 2016. What happened? In 2016, Uber experienced a major data breach, putting at risk the data of 57 million passengers Continue Reading…
That lovely smell of a new car still remains unfamiliar for many in the motor trade. So here are the used cars brands offering the worst bang for your buck, and the least reliability. Here at the plan blog, we’ve closely followed the meteoric rise of used car prices since the pandemic’s start. Unfortunately, due Continue Reading…
The cost of living crisis is beginning to really affect where and how we live. Rents are rising, and energy bills are pushing renters to make difficult choices about their homes. In addition, mortgages are becoming more expensive, and landlords are understandably passing rising costs onto tenants. Data from Zoopla shows that renters are beginning Continue Reading…
ENSO states its mission is simply: to produce better tyres for electric vehicles (EVs). The tyre company claims to be both the world’s first sustainable tyre company and the first tyre company to achieve certified B Corporation (B-Corp) business status – a designation awarded to organisations excelling in making a sustainable and ethical impact. ‘Better’ Continue Reading…
Motor traders were handed an unexpected bonus this month. Despite the gloom in the rest of the economy they will have seen the value of their stock rise. September is the first occasion this year that used car prices have increased. Trade values nudged up by 0.3% against expectations. Director of valuations at motor trade Continue Reading…
Staircraft Group Limited, a carpentry and joinery firm, was fined when an employee fell 3.5 metres to the ground while working at height. The business was fined £200,000 and ordered to pay £6,477.93 in expenses. We look into the circumstances of the incident. Plan Insurance can help you build your Construction & Contractors insurance cover… Continue Reading…
New Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Accessibility Legislation came into force in recent months. Industry experts are describing it as the biggest change in over a decade. As an operator and/or driver are you aware of the new rights disabled people have when travelling by taxi or private hire vehicle? The new legislation came into Continue Reading…
On Friday, September 23rd the new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, revealed details of a significant package of tax reforms and cuts for England. With a combined value of £45 billion the measures go against a great deal of recent monetary policy introduced by the Conversative party. Contrary to conventional financial practice Prime Minister Liz Truss and Continue Reading…
Since 2021, energy prices have been rising at an extraordinary rate… The extremely harsh European winters of 2020-21 put a strain on the world’s energy supply. More recently, the war in Ukraine has imposed restrictions on Russian gas deliveries, worsening the problem. For additional risk management guidance, contact Plan Insurance Brokers today. Organizations may wish Continue Reading…