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What is Cyber Essentials And Could It Help Your Business?
What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials is a government backed scheme. The scheme aims to help you protect your business from the risk of some of the most common forms of cyber-attack. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) state that most cyber-attacks are...
Furlough scheme: When Does It End and What It Means For Your Business
When does the furlough scheme end? The furlough scheme (also known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) is officially set to end on the 30 September 2021. The scheme has been extended several times due to the ongoing pandemic and need to support businesses, but it...
Addressing The HGV Driver Shortage
The haulage industry has been plagued by HGV driver shortages for a number of years now, but both COVID-19 and Brexit (amongst other factors) are creating an ever worsening HGV driver shortage in 2021, potentially nearing a crisis here in the UK. It is also thought...
Defamation of Character in the Workplace
Businesses face a number of different risks on a daily basis. And one which seems to be on the rise is defamation of character in the workplace. Here we look at what defamation of character is, how it applies in the workplace and how to prevent against defamation of...
Can Driver Safety Apps Improve Driver Behaviour?
As a fleet manager, driver behaviour and safety will likely be at the top of your agenda as you manage those who drive for work. But how can you engage your drivers to really focus in on and make positive changes to their driving behaviour? One area that may be worth...
What Insurance Do Online Businesses Need?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique set of circumstances for many businesses. And with lockdowns and shutdowns of physical premises, many businesses have had to adjust strategy and set up an effective online presence to attract and engage customers. Figures...
What Expenses Can I Claim When Working from Home?
Many people are working from home at the moment. And whether you do this full time because you are self-employed or have been working from home due to COVID-19 rules and restrictions, you may be able to claim expenses for the costs that you incur. What expenses can I...
Returning to Work After Lockdown & Covid
Lockdown easing has been happening for many months in England now, with one aspect being the changing of ‘work from home where possible’ guidance which was in force until 19th July 2021. This means more employers and employees may be focused on returning to work after...
What Does Tailgating Mean & Is It Illegal?
What is tailgating? Tailgating is the term given to those who drive too closely to the vehicle in front of them. It is worryingly common on UK roads and a big risk factor in accidents. In fact, Highways England data suggests tailgating is a factor in 1 in 8 casualties...
Vaccine Passports For Businesses: Nightclubs & More
There has been speculation about whether vaccine passports will be introduced ever since the vaccination campaign began in the UK back in December 2020. And whilst the UK government initially rejected the idea, it seems to once again be back on the agenda for a number...
Green Cards: Changes to Driving In The EU
August the 2nd again sees changes to green card requirements come into force for drivers who wish to travel between the UK and the EU using their own vehicle. Here we look at what a green card is, what the green card changes are and what insurance considerations you...
What is After the Event Insurance & How Does It Work?
What is after the event insurance? Most insurance policies are purchased to mitigate a known risk, but one which has not yet happened – i.e., before the event. For example, you buy cyber insurance for your business because you know cyber-crime is a risk to your...
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