1/5 - (1 vote)   As COVID-19 restrictions end, attitudes towards purchasing fleet vehicles may be changing. Organisations which require fleet vehicles are showing greater intentions towards leasing than before. This trend is expected to carry over all sectors of businesses. Do you think leasing is the buying?   COVID-19 The reasons for this change largely stem from events that have occurred over the last 18 months. Firstly, is the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in many people working from home. Even as restrictions have been lifted, working styles have changed permanently ..read more

Rate this post In accordance with the European Green Deal, the sale of most petrol and diesel vehicles could potentially end by 2030 in the UK. As a result of this impending change, fleet organisations are exploring electrified fleet vehicles. Telematics devices are proving instrumental in this research as fleet managers can evaluate the capability and efficiency of electric fleet vehicles. Research conducted by WEBFLEET predicts that if all of the customers who are estimated to be able to switch from Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEVs) to Electric Vehicles (EVs) did so, coll ..read more

Rate this post There are many benefits of getting Telematics for your fleet. Telematics devices are installed in vehicles to collect and transmit data relating to the drivers’ performance and usage using GPS and onboard diagnostics. Information such as speed, breaking and distance are monitored by yourself and your insurer. The driver can also monitor their own driving through a mobile or tablet app to give them better understanding of their own ability and recognise areas to improve.   Benefits of Telematics   Reduce Operational Costs Telematics can keep drivers updated ab ..read more

Rate this post Friday 15th January The Supreme Court upheld the judgement on the Financial Conduct Authority’s business interruption test case. Please refer FCA website link : Supreme Court judgment in FCA’s business interruption insurance test case | FCA Whilst we welcome the Supreme Court judgement in favour of the FCA and policyholders it does not mean that all Covid 19 BI claims will automatically be settled. In addition the ruling only applied to ambiguous wordings and therefore the majority of insurer wordings will still provide no cover for the pandemic. The next step ..read more

Rate this post If you’re visiting Europe from the 1st of January 2021, you may need to do a few extra checks before you travel to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein such as: Check your passport Get travel insurance that covers your healthcare Check you have the right driving documents Organise pet travel It’s always best to check the travel advice for the country you’re visiting for the latest information. Passports: do you need to renew them? You may need to renew your British passport earlier than you did before. On the day of travel, you’ll need ..read more

Rate this post The UK-EU agreement will take affect from 23:00 on the 31st December 2020. The full agreement is more than 1,200 pages long detailing new rules for living, working and trading together. We have pulled together some of the key points to save you from reading the full agreement! Trade What does the deal say? There will be no taxes on goods (tariffs) or limits on the amount that can be traded (quotas) between the UK and the EU from 1 January 2021 Some new checks will be introduced at borders, such as safety checks and customs declarations. There are some new res ..read more

Rate this post From 1st of  January 2021, you’ll need to carry a physical copy of a ‘green card’ to drive your vehicle in the EU including Ireland. A green card is proof that you have your vehicle is insured to drive abroad. Motorists should get in touch with their insurance broker or insurer ideally six weeks before travelling to ask for a green card. A green card is only proof of the minimum level of third party cover that you’re required to have. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have the same levels of cover that you have in the UK. It’s best to double check with your insurer t ..read more

Rate this post 5 Ways to Start Your Year Off Right Like many other people, you may be thinking about what you would like to accomplish in 2021 or what life changes you could make. Common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, exercising, getting organised, learning new skills and saving money. To achieve your resolutions, consider the following strategies: Set a goal that motivates you. Set a goal that is specific. Set a goal that is manageable or attainable. Write down your goals to establish intention. Share your goals with others to increase accountability. Ready, Set, Go ..read more

Rate this post Improving workplace efficiency is about helping employees work smarter, not harder. Fortunately, in today’s world, technology can help improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace—especially for HR professionals. No matter the size of the organisation, its needs can feel overwhelming for HR leaders, especially when they are faced with normal factors like team holidays and evolving duties—or new responsibilities due to COVID-19. And with many organisations increasing the use of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increasing pressure for employers a ..read more

Rate this post As the UK approaches the end of its Brexit transition period, a familiar topic is coming back up for discussion. Despite technically leaving the EU earlier this year, the UK has continued to adhere to EU rules and regulations throughout the remainder of 2020. This transition period was intended to provide time for the UK and the remainder of the EU to negotiate a trade agreement before the UK officially left the EU permanently. Under the current trade rules, the EU is the UK’s largest trading partner. In 2019, trading with the EU made up 43 per cent of UK exports and 51 ..read more