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Big Rugby Giveaway Terms and Conditions

Follow Howden Insurance Local on social media platforms to enter our competitions.

Reading time: 3 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 27 June 2025

General Interest

Share your team pride – win a team kit !

We’re working with Canterbury to give one team up to 30 free team kits, identical to the ones shown in the image.

Reading time: 3 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 26 June 2025

General Interest

Everything You Need to Know About Using Old Stamps: Can You Still Use Them?

Are old stamps still valid? Yes, for now, but when do you they become invalid? You’ve come to the right place to find out.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Matt Furnell

Published on: 24 June 2025

Travel Chaos

General Interest, Travel

Travel disruptions amid Middle East conflict

Here’s what you need to know

Reading time: 3 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 June 2025

General Interest, Travel

The Heathrow Drop Off charge 2025: what you need to know

How long do you have to pay once you have been in the drop off zone? Is it a one-off payment? How long can I stay in the drop off zone? All information and more below.

Reading time: 10 minutes

Written by: Matt Furnell

Published on: 12 June 2025

General Interest

UK car tax changes 2025: what you need to know

Your guide to car tax rate changes in 2025

Reading time: 12 minutes

Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 11 June 2025

Expert tips, General Interest

Why management liability insurance matters 

Essential protection for you and your senior team

Reading time: < 1 minute

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 2 June 2025

Student hands paying with credit card on laptop at night

Cost of Living, General Interest, Scams

Continuous payment authority: everything you need to know

A continuous payment authority allows a company to take recurring payments directly from your credit or debit card. Find out what to watch out for!

Reading time: 9 minutes

Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 15 May 2025

Beware the digital scams - A-Plan Insurance

Cost of Living, Scams

Cyberattacks: how to protect your data

Worried about your details being accessed by hackers? Here’s our top tips…

Reading time: 2 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 15 May 2025

General Interest, Leisure, Seasonal, Travel

Five coastal walks to enjoy this summer

Looking for your next adventure?

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 14 May 2025

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