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Why is the cost of car insurance increasing?

With car insurance hitting the headlines, we decided to investigate what’s really causing these price increases!

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 1 September 2023

Branch Activity, Cost of Living, General Interest

Back-to-school: 7 ways to save on uniforms

We’ve prepared this handy guide to help you beat the back-to-school rush, remember everything you need, and avoid having to make any last-minute splurges!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 22 August 2023

General Interest, Seasonal

How to burglar-proof your home this summer

We reveal the cities with the most seasonal burglaries, and how to burglar-proof your home – including swapping a key safe for something more subtle!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 17 August 2023

Cost of Living, General Interest

The secret to saving money on your energy bills this summer

It’s not just winter heating that drives up your energy bills! Here’s some tip tips for reducing your energy consumption and saving money during the summer.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 17 August 2023

Commercial, Cost of Living

Interest rate rises to 5% – how is your trade affected?

Running a business always comes with challenges, but it’s certainly been a tough ol’ time of late. What impact are higher interest rates having on trade, and what can you do to try and soften the blow?

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 15 August 2023

Cost of Living, Home Related

What is the mortgage support relief charter?

Our guide to the current mortgage market, and how you can get the help and advice you need.

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 3 August 2023

Cost of Living

Money-saving meals: the real cost of your supermarket shop

We’ve compiled some handy tips to help you find ways of making your groceries go further!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 July 2023

General Interest

Here comes the sun… is your car ready for summer?

Before you set off it’s worth checking over your vehicle!

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 July 2023

Cost of Living, General Interest

Summer holiday deals – free or cheap days out!

Looking for fun things to do this summer that don’t break the bank? Then look no further – here’s a guide to cheap days out!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 July 2023

Branch Activity, General Interest

Celebrating A-Plan’s 60th birthday in our branches!

This June marked a special occasion for A-Plan Insurance, as we began our 60th Birthday celebrations!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 7 July 2023

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