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Rising road tax costs: what businesses need to know

Business vehicle costs are set to rise in 2025. New tax rates tied to CO2 emissions and fuel types will hit businesses hard – here’s what you need to know to stay prepared.

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Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 20 March 2025

General Interest

Good debt vs bad debt when buying a home

And why your new car could mean a bigger mortgage!

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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

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

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?

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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.

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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

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