News & Views
By Paul Walker on
On 1st October, a new law went into force that makes it illegal to smoke in the cab of a car (or other vehicle) with anyone under the age of 18. The law applies to every driver in both England and Wales—even drivers who are 17 years old and those with provisional licences. If pulled over, both the driver and the smoker(s) could be fined £50.
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By Richard Brown on
Even though it is not quite the New Year yet, your organisation should begin familiarising itself with some of the forthcoming 2016 employment law changes. While this is not a comprehensive list of all the reforms that are to be introduced in 2016, it should provide an overview of those which will have the most prevalent or significant impact on businesses:
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By Lauren Margetts-Bullock on
As the winter fast approaches and the nights are closing in, it’s that time when we all celebrate another season with Guy Fawkes night. We’ve highlighted a few areas that will help to keep you and your customers safe during these events. Whether you’re hosting or attending a fireworks display, these precautions should be considered to help keep you and your property protected.
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By David Beswick on
With apprenticeships becoming more and more popular, Saffron Insurance is proud to have been supporting their staff through these schemes over the last three years. A number of staff who joined the business at a junior level and started on the apprenticeship scheme are now working to team leader/management level, which proves the value of this initial support.
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By James Halls on
In August, Matt Hancock, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, announced an ambitious new goal designed to get more small businesses working on central government contracts: By 2020, £1 out of every £3 the government spends will be on small businesses.
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By Paul Walker on
Owning a vehicle requires constant and potentially costly maintenance—keeping the tank filled with petrol, paying a monthly insurance premium and getting an MOT. That is why, as a motorist, you should consider these four pieces of advice to keep your costs as low as possible:
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