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How Long Does It Take to Get an HGV Licence?
Much has been written in the news (and by ourselves) about the ongoing HGV driver shortage facing the UK. And there is a big drive to attract people to the industry both by the government and from businessesthemselves. So, if you are looking for a career change,...
Import Controls: What Is Changing And When
Post Brexit, there have been many changes for businesses who import from the EU to the UK. The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) came into effect on 1 January 2021 and brought with it new customs processes, administration, and checks. However, some of the...
Clean Air and Alternative Fuels: Is Your Fleet prepared?
With COP26 taking place in Glasgow, a focus on climate change impacting government policy decisions and the UK targeting net zero by 2050, changes to the way we live, work and travel are coming. Here we look at two big changes: Clean Air Zones and alternative fuels....
Research And Development Tax Credits
If your business is involved in research and development aimed at an advance in your field (whether that be science or technology) then you may be eligible for Corporation Tax relief on your project. Here we look at the research and development tax credits which may...
Flood Risk Planning For Businesses
As we approach the winter months, the likelihood of heavy rain and associated flooding becomes a greater risk. There are already warnings of heavy rain in areas of Cumbria this week which could cause localised flooding and disruption. And as the weather in the UK...
How Highway Code Changes Could Impact The Commercial Motor Market
The government have recently run a consultation looking at how the Highway Code can be amended to offer additional protection to vulnerable road users – in particular, cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders. The consultation ran from 30th July – 30th October 2020....
Driving Abroad Checklist
With half term fast approaching, and travel opening up under new government travel guidelines, many of us may finally be planning a holiday abroad. And if you are planning to take your own vehicle and drive abroad then some things may have changed since you last...
What is an EORI Number? & Where to Find It
Brexit has created many changes for businesses – both in the processes and procedures that need to be followed and administration that must be completed. And one area which has seen several changes is to the import and export of goods and the customs procedures. Here...
Hospitality Staff Shortages 2021 & Its Effect on the Industry
Many businesses have had a difficult 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the UK. And it seems that the impacts of both COVID-19 and Brexit, amongst other factors are really starting to bite. And for the hospitality sector this is presenting itself in...
When Will Shortages of Gas, Cars & Fuel End?
As we are all well aware, the UK is facing a number of different shortages at the moment. From gas and fuel through to car shortages; we look at what is causing these shortages, what needs to be done to resolve them and when it is likely that the shortages will come...
Spotlight on…. Kelly Dunk
Three months ago the Commercial Motor department gained a new team member with the arrival of Kelly Dunk. The move to Anthony Jones was a welcome one for Kelly who lives in Dartford and is now able to cycle to work. She had been working for another insurance broker...
How IR35 Affect HGV Drivers & It’s Role in 2021’s Driver Shortage
What is IR35? IR35 is a set of tax rules which govern off payroll working. They effectively look at how those who are employed as contractors pay tax. The rules ultimately look to prevent ‘deemed’ or ‘disguised’ employment. This is where workers employed on a...
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