According to Statista, in 2020, electric passenger car registrations accounted for almost 18% of the car registrations market, and looks set to overtake diesel in the next year or two. And according to Fiat Professional, 35% of van drivers are considering switching to an electric van. With many more electric vehicles on the road than […]
Tradesman insurance – what to look for
As a tradesperson, you belong to a group of skilled workers such as builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, roofers and more. Because the definition of a tradesman or tradesperson is so broad, it can be difficult to know what insurance you need. The following provides an overview of the 3 main types of insurance that you […]
Best places to see bluebells in spring 2021
Did you know that the bluebell was voted as Britain’s favourite flower? Here we list some of the best places to see bluebells in spring 2021 We are lucky in this country to have access to some wonderful woodlands where you can see bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in full bloom in the wild. Around half of […]
How to help a learner driver in your family
With an estimated five-month delay on the horizon for new practical tests to take place, A-Plan has been working with ingenie to see what support is available for learner drivers. While there has been some rejoicing over confirmation of practical tests resuming on April 22nd (at the earliest and all hinging on the roadmap success), […]
Protect your keyless vehicles from theft.
According to research from Number1plates, keyless vehicle thefts increased 93% in 2020. Analysis from Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery expert states a similar rise of 96% between January to July 2020 compared with 92% for the same period the year before. So this problem isn’t going away anytime soon. Interestingly, the top five most stolen […]
Avoid NHS waiting times – choose Private Health cover
The NHS has been an incredible tool in the UK’s arsenal for 73 years, but it has never been under such impending pressure, as the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused. This pandemic has affected all areas of the NHS from GP appointments through to post-operation care, this is likely to take many years […]
Hot tub insurance claims
It’s no surprise that the sales of hot tubs increased significantly during the pandemic last year – by over 1000% in one particular week. When there was little else to do, holidays abroad mostly cancelled, and the only place we could venture to during lockdown was to the garden, it was clear that people wanted […]
Get back golfing with tips from Golfplan
The clocks have gone forward, the lighter evenings are here and now that lockdown has eased a little further, we’re sure that for any golfing fans amongst us, you’ll no doubt be eager to be back out on the fairways! And no more mundane walks around your local estate in a bid make up for […]
Spring Competition
A year on since the first lockdown was announced and spring has finally sprung again – we are giving you the chance to win some fantastic prizes in our latest #APlanCompetition. We are giving away 2 £100 B&Q voucher to put towards that spring time garden spruce up or DIY, 2 delicious chocolate hampers, and […]
Private Medical Insurance for the self-employed
When you’re self-employed, you don’t have all the benefits that a larger organisation may provide as part of their employment package. If you’re off sick from work or need to seek medical treatment, this could impact your business and your income. Imagine having to hang around at the hospital for hours to get urgent treatment, […]