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News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Tradesmen were among the vehicle users warned about the dangers of driving with inadequate tyres during extreme weather....

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of public liability insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Mayor Ken Livingstone is planning to introduce an increased congestion charge of £25 to drivers of high-polluting vehicles....

Van insurance companies rarely pay out if the driver has left the key in the ignition, North Yorkshire Police has stated. Therefore it could prove a costly mistake to leave the engine of a commercial vehicle running while leaving it...

Bad drivers may find themselves reported by other motorists and shamed online, through a new website betterdrivingplease.com. The website, established by safety campaigner Andrew McGavin, is similar to one used in New Zealand. Liz Voysey, a representative from UK-wide charity...

Some drivers are prepared to economise on the truth when dealing with their insurance company, new research has found. According to data released by comparison site Confused.com, when it comes to penalty points or driving-related convictions, 21 per cent and...

A number of drivers have been involved in motoring accidents as a result of being distracted by insects. According to the results of a study by esure.com, in any one year, insects have been involved in or the cause of...

Business motorists could be missing a more competitive quote by not shopping around, it has been claimed. According to research conducted by Sainsbury's Bank, when purchasing motor insurance, one out of every five motorists obtained a single insurance quotation. "Only...

Drivers in flood-prone areas could see their premiums rise by more than half, it has been claimed. According to findings published by uSwitch.com, drivers in areas at risk from flooding could experience insurance premium increases of up to 57 per...

In news which may be of interest to users of van insurance, Direct Line is a more expensive motor insurance provider for most customers, it has been claimed. According to website Confused.com, the results of the recently published Deloitte Quarterly...

An individual's job title could affect their vehicle insurance, it has been claimed. According to the results of new data released by Confused.com, depending upon an individual's profession, insurance premiums could be affected by as much as 33 per cent....

The archetypal white van man may be a target for vehicle theft, according to the survey findings of a van insurance firm. The study revealed that despite their image with the general public, van men are not averse to...

Companies with business fleets are being urged to ensure that they conduct safety checks on vehicles' tyres on a regular basis, after research revealed that many firms are failing to maintain their fleet adequately. A study commissioned by fleet management...