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Why insurance companies need to target millennials
Millennials will soon overtake baby-boomers as the prime consumers for insurance products. However, it is argued by business advisors Fuel Cycle that insurance companies need to do more to target the up-and-coming millennial generation in 2018.
Growing number of risks facing directors & officers
Over the past several years, UK regulations have expanded the scope of directors' and officers' (D&O) liability and this trend doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon according to a recent survey by the international law firm Allen & Overy.
Quick tips to prepare for the GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are being talked about a lot at the moment. Here is a really brief overview of what they are, and what you can do to prepare for them.
Did The Budget ignore charities?
Charity leaders claim that The Budget has largely side-lined charities, especially in the child and social welfare sector. Charities were not completely overlooked and received a simplification of the Gift Aid Donor Benefits system and a promise that the Government would invest further in Armed Forces and Emergency Services charities, though charities say that this is superficial at best.
High street sales recover after record low
After October was recorded as one of the biggest consumer spending slumps since the height of the recession in 2009, the high street is experiencing a bounce back of sales in the run-up to Christmas.
How Insurance Premium Tax affects charities
Ahead of the release of The Budget on Wednesday 22nd, we have a look at what a further increase in Insurance Premium Tax could mean for charities.
Cornwall farms in workforce shortage post Brexit
Following Brexit, Cornwall County Council has appealed to the Government, as crops are “rotting in fields” due to lack of migrant labourers.
UK high streets struggling in run up to Christmas
Non-food sales rose by only 0.2% in October, causing concern for high street retailers in the run up to Christmas.
A look at England’s most threatened historic buildings
Historic England has released the details for locations added and withdrawn from the 2017 Heritage and Risk register.
Betting Firms Not Helping Gambling Addiction
Leading gambling Charity GambleAware has accused bookmakers and betting firms of not donating a segment of their income to fund addiction treatment, as originally promised.
How new energy efficiency standards could affect listed and heritage properties
New energy efficiency standards are leaving owners of listed and heritage properties confused. What exactly does it mean for those hoping to rent out their property?
MOT Scrapped for Cars over 40 Years Old
A new law coming into effect on 20th May 2018 will see the MOT test scrapped for vehicles over 40 years old, bringing the MOT test cut-off date into line with the equivalent cut-off date for Vehicle Excise Duty.
How to Run a Successful Online Christmas Appeal
The most successful online fundraisers are usually those who have started fundraising over 100 days before their event, so with Christmas only a couple of months away, the process of planning a seasonal appeal should soon be underway.
Obtaining Consent Under the GDPR
While the GDPR includes a number of important changes regarding cyber-security and data management, one of the most important changes involves strengthening the standards of obtaining consent to process data.
12 Steps to Prepare for the GDPR
On 25 May 2018, the GDPR comes into effect in the EU and UK to replace the Data Protection Act. Most businesses across the country are going to have to make a change of some sort but not many know what it is that they need to do in preparation. Take a look at this checklist to help your business get ready.