50 years ago, when Edward Heath was Prime Minister and Donny Osmond was outselling the contenders on the UK chart, car ownership levels were a fraction of today. Nearly one-half of households did not own a car, while ownership of multiple vehicles was virtually unheard of outside of the most wealthy residences. Five decades later, the situation has changed considerably: car ownership is nearly universal among working adults living independently, and more households than ever (approximately 35 per cent) own more than one vehicle.

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Cybercrime is a major concern for all types of businesses, irrespective of their size, industry, and location. In 2021, more than 400,000 cybercrime events were reported in the UK alone, and the losses amounted to £2 billion.

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Commercial restaurant insurance policies can protect your restaurant from the costs of claims arising from losses, damage or accidents that take place in your business or as a result of its activities. Here's what you need to know about this type of insurance cover.

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Many medium-sized businesses work with contractors either on specific occasions or as a more permanent arrangement. Either way, it's important to be familiar with the specific requirements that govern the business relationship between companies and independent contractors.

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The brightest stars of the Henley community were celebrated on Friday night at the Henley Herald Community Champion Awards party, held at the Rugby Club. The event, which was unable to take place last year due to the pandemic, was a chance to recognise those who have contributed to our town throughout the past year. With live music from Lucky To Be Alive, a three course feast by Menza Cafe, fizz from the Fairmile Vineyard, and many a moving tribute to the Henley community, it was an unforgettable evening honouring the wonderful people of our town. The main sponsors of the event were ManningUK, and proceeds went to Lowland Oxfordshire Rescue.

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Insurance costs for high-end vehicles have stayed more or less stable although some underwriters are requesting increased premiums. This is because there are many factors that come into play when determining the cost of performance car insurance, and the interplay between these factors gets even more complex the higher the value of the car in question.

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Henley-on-Thames-based insurance broker at ManningUK, has been proudly supporting the Woodley Festival of Music and Arts since 2005. We are pleased to announce that we are continuing our support of the event in March 2022.

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Modified cars can offer unique performance capabilities, but could increase insurance premiums, cancel out the added value and spoil your enjoyment? In this article, we look at modified car insurance and how to get the best deal.

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If your mechanic has suggested an engine tweak or parts upgrade to your performance or sports car, is your current insurance still valid? It's a question that many drivers forget to ask, and it is one of the most expensive mistakes performance car owners make. Here's why!

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Automotive insurance is a legal requirement for driving on public roads in the UK, and it normally isn't something people give too much thought to. Most 'vanilla' car insurance providers cover more or less the same things, at more or less the same price, which is fine for most standard consumer vehicles.

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