Updated 30 April 2025 New figures show that fleet safety policies aren’t being kept up to scratch. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 dictate the standards that all employers must sustain. Employers (including the self-employed) should ensure ‘so far as is reasonably practicable the health, safety and welfare of all employees Continue Reading…
The ongoing Channel migrant crisis has reached unprecedented levels in 2025, prompting the Home Office to appeal to landlords nationwide. As of April, more than 8,064 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats, highlighting the severe housing shortages facing the UK government. Why Landlords Are Being Called Upon The situation has escalated significantly, Continue Reading…
House price inflation in the UK has started to slow, hitting 1.8% in February 2025, reflecting the shifting dynamics of the property market. After a strong recovery period, the growth in available homes for sale is now overtaking the rise in agreed sales, shaping a distinctly different market compared to recent months. Buyers Gain the Continue Reading…
The UK car market is racing ahead, with used cars selling faster than ever. According to the latest Auto Trader used car market report, vehicles are averaging just 25 days on sale — impressively setting a record pace for 2025. Hybrid SUVs Leading the Pack What are the most popular types of car in the Continue Reading…
The landscape of online used car sales in the UK is shifting gears as Motors marketplace announces its strategic relaunch of Cazoo as its flagship brand. Aiming squarely at market leader Auto Trader, Motors relaunches Cazoo as a used car marketplace designed to redefine the car buying experience for both dealers and customers. Why the Continue Reading…
If you’ve been eyeing a used Tesla, there’s good news: prices are dropping faster than expected. February 2025 saw Tesla models dominating the UK’s biggest used car price reductions, according to a recent Market View analysis by Motors. With significant month-on-month declines, Tesla’s affordability has notably improved—but the reasons behind these drops might surprise you. Continue Reading…
The UK’s motor finance industry faces continued uncertainty following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to block a Treasury attempt to intervene in an ongoing car finance scandal against MotoNovo Finance and Close Brothers. The decision signals potential financial consequences running into billions, impacting both lenders and borrowers alike. Supreme Court Rejects Treasury Intervention The UK’s Continue Reading…
The plug-in taxi grant (PiTG) has now been introduced as an incentive scheme designed to support the uptake of purpose built ULEV taxis. It is designed to bridge the cost gap that currently exists between taxis powered by internal combustion engines versus new ultra-low emission technologies. The UK’s plug-in taxi grant supports the switch to Continue Reading…
We’re thrilled to announce that Plan Insurance Brokers has been honoured as Commercial Lines Broker of the Year 2025 at the prestigious National Insurance Awards. The event took place on March 6th at London’s Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square and was hosted by comedian Marcus Brigstocke. A Legacy of Excellence Our success hasn’t come overnight. Continue Reading…
The UK housing market experienced a chilly February 2025, with buyer demand slipping to its lowest levels since November 2023. According to recent insights from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), around 14% of property professionals noticed this decline, signalling caution among buyers facing economic uncertainty. Buyer Confidence Shaken by Interest Rates and Global Continue Reading…
