The first step of England’s roadmap out of lockdown began on 8th March, as pupils returned to the classroom. The roadmap that the government has outlined is based on certain conditions being met, such as hospitalisations and deaths staying low. The Road Ahead Each step is separated by five weeks and at the end of […]
Financial crime can affect any of us in both our work and personal lives. We’re taking a closer look at Payment Diversion Fraud – one of the most common types of financial crime – to help you better protect yourself and our business. Financial Crime is defined as any kind of criminal conduct relating to […]
The continued restrictions that have been put in place to fight the coronavirus have had a drastic impact on UK businesses, particularly within the retail, food, leisure and hospitality sectors. For many businesses, this has meant temporarily closing their doors for an extended period, and there are mounting concerns within businesses and insurers due to […]
As the threat for Storm Christoph grows we take a look at what steps you can take to protect your property. Storm Christoph looks set to bring widespread flooding across the UK with some people already needing to be evacuated overnight amid widespread flooding. The severity of the weather has meant that properties previously not […]
In our latest guest blog, we’ve asked Unique Fire Protection to offer some tips on fire safety. Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but also one that is fraught with increased risk given the increased use of gas and electricity in our households. Overloaded Plug Sockets The older your house or flat is, the more likely […]
Over the years, collectively our spending habits for the Christmas period have been increasing as the years go by. The UK is one of the big spenders with an average spend of £567 over Christmas, according to a survey conducted in 2018 by Deloitte. The UK spends 42% more than the European average of £400. […]
In the run-up to Black Friday and the weeks after there are plenty of eager consumers ready to part ways with their cash for a bargain. If you’re a business owner hit by coronavirus restrictions you may be looking at ways to diversify your business and sell products online. For some areas in the UK, […]
Over the years, routers have become increasingly easy to use and configure. The downside of this convenience? Too few people and businesses are taking the right precautions to protect themselves online. This can be particularly problematic when working from home. Your router could be an open door to cybercriminals looking to hack individuals and businesses. […]
As a small business, you’ll often find yourself competing against larger businesses with more money to splash on fancy marketing campaigns. Some small businesses find it difficult to stand-out amongst the crowd and gain more customers. Years ago it was simple, you put an ad in the local paper and then the phone started ringing. […]
As part of the latest 4-week lockdown announced by the Government on 31st October, people in the UK will not be allowed to travel internationally or in the UK. There are exceptions such as for work, education or other legally permitted exceptions. If you have booked a holiday for over this period, you may be […]
