Insurance Regulation

Funeral Payment Plans: FCA Refuses One Life Application

Latest from the FCA; The FCA has issued a Decision Notice to One Life Funeral Planning Ltd (One Life) refusing the firm’s application for authorisation. One Life could not demonstrate that it was able to meet […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Proposals to Stop CMCs Rising From The Ashes

The FCA has announced proposals to stop the practice of ‘claims management phoenixing’, by banning Claims Management Companies (CMCs) from managing Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) claims where they have a relevant connection to the claim. Claims management phoenixing occurs when individuals from […]

News

Are Driving Lessons & Tests Going Ahead in February? Latest Govt Advice

Latest lockdown advice regarding driving tests and lessons; As a result of the national lockdown in England you should continue to follow Government guidance to stay at home except for essential reasons. These restrictions in […]

Motor Insurance

IAM Roadsmart Supports Ban On Earbuds For Cyclists

The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is highlighting the findings from a recent survey which revealed that the majority of road users from around the world support banning people from wearing headphones […]

UK Economy

Is The Diesel Dead? New Truck Motor Promises Cleaner HGV Future

Heavy Duty Diesel truck fleets could save millions of pounds in fuel costs and commercial vehicle OEMs could meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations, by adopting digital engine technology from Camcon Automotive. Featuring the company’s Intelligent […]

News

RAC Reaction to Govt Smart Motorways Action Plan

In response to the publication of the smart motorway safety evidence stocktake and action plan, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Two-thirds of drivers tell us that they believe permanently removing the hard shoulder compromises […]

Motor Insurance

Will E10 Petrol Mean End of the Road For Your Everyday Runabout?

Reacting to proposals to introduce E10 petrol in the UK, a new blend of fuel which contains up to 10% bioethanol content, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Everybody agrees that steps must be taken to reduce emissions from […]