As of November 17th, 2016, Gable Insurance went into liquidation after PwC sent them a winding-up order. As such, all Gable clients will need to find new insurance to ensure their coverage is live and will not be affected. The company is now in the hands of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), which has […]
In December 2014, the Scottish Government lowered their legal drink-driving limit from 80mg in every 100ml of blood to just 50mg. Why? To try and tackle an increasing drink-driving problem that was seeing thousands of motorists each year convicted or injured due to getting behind the wheel whilst under the influence of alcohol. But has […]
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Being a van driver means that your entire business depends on your van. If there’s an issue with your van, such as being involved in a car accident, it can have a detrimental effect on your business and your life as a whole. As a van driver, it’s essential that you have eyes at the back of […]
Did you know it’s possible to avoid a six-month driving ban as a result of a driving offence or conviction? It’s not easy, though, as you have to prove to the court that you would suffer exceptional hardship if your license was revoked. This means that the hardship you would endure would be unreasonable, and the court […]
You will most likely be aware of most UK driving laws and hopefully obey them! Most of them are straightforward to follow. You know to drive on the left side of the road, wear your seatbelt, don’t drink and drive, etc. There are, however, some more obscure rules that may not be common knowledge to […]
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When choosing the right courier company to represent your business, it’s important that you gather the right information to make an informed decision. From using a delivery service that doesn’t have courier insurance to falling victim to an unreliable courier company, making the wrong choice could cost you a lot of time and money. Below are ten […]
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By law, customers must fully and accurately complete all of the questions on the insurance form. Previously, the law instructed customers to declare all ‘material facts’, regardless of the questions on the form. However, a recent change to the law states that it is now the insurer’s responsibility to ask the right questions. When seeking […]
You’ve taken the plunge and started your own courier business. Congratulations! But the hard work is far from over. Now’s the time to promote your new venture. Here are some things you should and shouldn’t do when setting up a courier business. What you should do: A SWOT analysis of your business What is a SWOT […]
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Many of you will remember the days of your driving lessons; your instructor would make sure that your driving was done correctly and according to the book. After you pass your test and you don’t have an instructor next to you, some of your good driving habits can disappear, and bad driving habits can creep […]
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The electric car market is growing rapidly. In 2010, there was a market launch of mass-production electric cars, and since then, it has continued to rise. The UK government has plans to ban the sale of new petrol, diesel and even some hybrid cars by 2030. The change was initially supposed to come in by […]