The Data Protection Act is being replaced by a new data protection law, which comes into force across the European Union (EU) in May 2018. This new law fundamentally changes the way personal data can be handled and is known as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). So, how will it impact consumers? Basically, the new GDPR is designed to Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/02/2018
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 30/01/2018
Is Your Food Information Legal?
Categories: General
Around two million people in the UK have a food allergy, with symptoms ranging from rashes and itching to more severe conditions such as vomiting, diarrhoea, wheezing and, in extreme cases, even death. To help these people, and those with food intolerances, the EU introduced the Food Information for Consumers Regulations, which came into force in the UK at the Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 24/01/2018
Recovering after a flood
Categories: General
An increase in extreme weather across the UK is exacerbating the problem of flooding, which is why it pays to have the correct insurance in place for your business premises. When high tides and stormy weather cause coastal flooding and rivers burst their banks, the Environment Agency has an early warning system in place. But pluvial or surface flooding tends Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 16/01/2018
The pros and cons of offshore insurers
Categories: General
Offshore insurers are able to provide very competitive terms. But there can be a price to pay for lower cost insurance and you need to be aware of the pitfalls. Offshore insurers are based outside the UK, in such locations as Gibraltar, Bermuda, Belize, The Cayman Islands and Ireland, which means it is impossible to assess their financial ability to Read More…