Business

Manufacturing businesses play a pivotal role in our economy, producing goods that serve as the backbone of numerous industries. However, with great opportunity comes great risk, and it is essential for manufacturers to understand and mitigate these risks effectively. From supply chain disruptions to workplace accidents, manufacturing businesses face a myriad of potential hazards that […]

BT’s Redcare is withdrawing their signalling system for intruder and fire alarms services from the market. Customers will  need to seek alternative suppliers before 1 August 2025. With the service ceasing next year, approximately 100,000 commercial and residential properties face the urgency of updating their alarm signalling equipment by 1 August 2025. Redcare, a key

Floods can be miserable ordeals, even with extensive preparation. They can spring up with little to no warning and saddle you with the responsibility of a lengthy, expensive restoration period. Your business could be underwater in a flash, and you could be faced with mounting repair bills and extended interruption to your business. But floods

Charities throughout the United Kingdom face many risks that can result in loss, damage or liability for trustees—and for the charity as a whole. Risks include a loss of charity assets or resources, damage to a charity’s property and third party liability for professional indemnity or public liability. Part of mitigating these risks is having

Enjoy Your Art Collection for Generations Collections of fine art and other collectables can be an expression of the owner’s passions and interests. If collectors want their items to shine and impress for generations to come, they should consider purchasing fine art and collectables insurance. Such insurance policies help protect the collection and retain its

Due to their unique nature, vineyards of all sizes are presented with an unusual blend of exposures that need to be managed. Wine producers face different types of risk not normally seen together in the same industry. For example, vineyards that grow their own vines have to be concerned about agricultural industry woes like crop

Special events are a great way to bring people together and celebrate something important, whether it’s a wedding, a concert, a conference, or a festival. However, planning and executing a special event comes with many potential risks and uncertainties, such as inclement weather, accidents, cancellations, and liabilities. Event insurance and event cancellation insurance are types

On 15th March 2023, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Statement to Parliament. The measures announced in the statement aim to help with immediate cost-of-living pressures while facilitating a sustainable plan for long-term economic growth. According to Hunt, growth can be delivered by “removing obstacles that stop businesses investing, tackling labour shortages

During a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 2nd February, the Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates for a 10th consecutive time in an effort to reduce inflation. The MPC voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase the Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, the highest level seen in 14

Recruitment is an essential component of any organisation, but it has become increasingly challenging in recent times.   The huge changes over the past few years have of course had a huge impact. Brexit has undoubtedly had a profound effect on the UK’s recruitment landscape. Since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016,