News

Direct Line Warns Landlords on Cannabis Farming, Electricity Tampering

New analysis by Direct Line for Business reveals a surge in the number of police investigations into the theft of electricity, where people have tampered with a gas or electricity meter, so it doesn’t properly record […]

Motor Insurance

How Many Vans Are on UK Roads? Over 3.9 Million, As Online Delivery Soars

There has been a 19 per cent increase in new registrations of licensed light goods vehicles over five years, according to new analysis of Department of Transport data by Direct Line for Business. There are […]

News

35% of Consumers Feel No Loyalty to Their Insurance Company

More than a third of UK consumers (35%) feel no loyalty to their insurance provider, according to a new report into consumer attitudes published by customer engagement, loyalty and lifetime optimisation specialist ELLO Media. As a result, more than one […]

HR & Employment

5.3 Million Brits Would Love to Run Their Own Business, Says Direct Line

The entrepreneurial dream is alive and well in the UK reveals new research collated by Direct Line for Business. Some 5.3 million people (10 per cent) dream of becoming their own boss in the future, […]

Insurance claims

Landlord Insurance News: Claims Up 36% on Faulty Boilers, Check Your Cover

Last winter saw a record number of claims for faulty boilers, reveals new analysis by landlord insurer Direct Line for Business. Claims rose by 36 per cent last winter (the period from December to February) […]

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Direct Line Says Novelty of Pay Rise Only Lasts Just Six Weeks

New research from Direct Line Life Insurance reveals that the novelty of a salary increase for UK workers wears off after just the first pay slip. Analysis shows UK employees, who have received a pay rise […]