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Our Knowledge team are here for one reason – to be ahead of the headlines affecting your business or rental.

But we’ll also point you in the right direction for business insurance – be it public liability insurance for tradesmen or insurance for shops and other professionals – while also giving you the steer on landlord insurance (it’s what we do, after all!).

So whether it’s breaking news, industry tips or an in-depth guide, it’s perfect coffee break reading, wherever you are.

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12 June 2018
Record fuel prices set to rise even further

The prices of both petrol and diesel have skyrocketed, meaning it now costs over £10 more on average to fill up than it did this time last year.
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12 June 2018
Revealed: tradespeople in this profession are happiest in life

Tradespeople in this profession definitely don’t get that sinking feeling at work, according to new research.
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12 June 2018
How will the Heathrow expansion impact landlords?

Plans for the controversial third runway at Heathrow Airport have been approved by the Government - but what does this mean for landlords?
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5 June 2018
Top 5 small business printers

When looking for the best small business printers, you need to weigh up what’s most important for your business.
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4 June 2018
7 things contractors need to know about HMRC’s controversial new proposal for IR35 reform

HMRC recently announced its long-awaited consultation on extending off-payroll working reform to the private sector. Here’s what contractors need to know.
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30 May 2018
Valuing a business: a guide for small business owners

It’s often said that a business is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but there are several methods you can use to reach a sensible figure.
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24 May 2018
Thousands of contractors and freelancers are being retrospectively hit for 20 years' worth of taxes

An MP has blasted the 2019 loan charge - which applies retrospective fees on umbrella arrangements - as immoral and unfair.
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22 May 2018
How to calculate turnover for your business

Taking stock of how your business is doing can often feel overwhelming - what, exactly, is a good indicator of how well things are going, and how do you work it out?
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22 May 2018
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) - the landlord guide

Houses in multiple occupation, or HMOs, are a common form of rental property in the UK.
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17 May 2018
HMRC scam warning: the latest con and 5 others to avoid

You should think twice before acting on messages left by the tax service, as HMRC reveals it received 84,549 reports of fraudulent tax refund messages in March 2018 alone.
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