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Cost of Living, Seasonal, Travel

Five hidden costs that could derail your holiday!

Because travel is already expensive enough without these last-minute surprises…

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Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 20 March 2025

General Interest

Blooming good gardening tips!

Spring gardening made simple – and cost-effective…

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Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 20 March 2025

Car Related, Cost of Living

AirTags – a car thief’s worst nightmare?

Can you really be your own detective?

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Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 20 March 2025

Car Related, General Interest

20mph zones – how effective are they?

Do these speed restrictions save lives – or just slow us down?

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 19 March 2025

General Interest

Chocflation: What’s behind the Easter Egg price hike?

The Easter bunny’s reminder that nothing’s immune to inflation…

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Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 18 March 2025

Car Related, General Interest

Top tips for avoiding a claim crisis

Here’s how you can make a stressful experience a little easier!

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Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 4 March 2025

Branch Activity, General Interest

Beyond the policy: helping a vulnerable client get home

Stepping up when it matters.

Reading time: 3 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 4 March 2025

General Interest

A true barn find – uncovering a Rallymaster

One of our clients – who happens to be an avid vintage scooter collector – decided to take a chance with a loose contact, making … Read more

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 3 March 2025

Direct Debits you didn't know about - A-Plan Insurance

Cost of Living, General Interest

Direct debits that could surprise you!  

From rising energy bills (again) to the increase in your insurance premium, it has never been more important to keep an eye on your outgoings.

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 28 February 2025

Car Related, General Interest

How to report a car with no MOT

Noticed a vehicle on the road without an MOT? Here’s how to keep our roads safer!

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 26 February 2025

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