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Posts from June, 2017

Cyber Crime – Take steps now to reduce your risk

Whether you’re a large or small commercial haulage operator, the chances of your business being the victim of cyber crime are increasing daily.  As more SME’s in the UK develop their online presence and operate in a more digitised way, your business could, unwittingly, be exposed to more risk. Smaller, less secure businesses are becoming […]

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Tax on insurance premiums increases

From June 2017, tax on insurance premiums rises to 12 percent. This extra 2 percent increase applies to all new insurance policies and renewals starting on or after 1 June and any mid-term policy changes after that date which will be taxed at the increased rate. Industry experts predict that the impact of the additional […]

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Employer’s Liability in the Gig Economy

Do you hire independent workers for short-term positions in your business? These may be workers from what we know as the ‘gig economy’ and typically could be delivery drivers, car drivers, seasonal employees or contractors and other staff members. According to the Office for National Statistics, approximately 5 million people in the UK are employed […]

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