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State of the Market: Is the Courier Market Growing?

Is the courier market growing? The UK’s courier sector is currently experiencing significant growth and transformation, driven by a booming e-commerce market and the need for efficient and reliable delivery services. Market trends are also seeing courier fleets on the rise, as businesses expand to accommodate increased demand. Both UK and international deliveries are set […]

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Why are motor insurance premiums so high?

In 2023, van insurance rose by 35.9% – the fastest rate for six years.1 Annual premiums for a new van insurance policy were quoted at £500 to £999 a year, making this the highest the insurance sector has seen since 2017. Private car owners saw premiums rise by 12% in the last quarter of 2023, […]

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Clean = Green | How can drivers reduce carbon emissions?

According to research from motor manufacturer Vauxhall, vans are responsible for 18.2% of transport-related CO2 emissions in the UK and nearly 5% of the UK’s total carbon emissions each year. Vauxhall calculated emissions could be reduced by nearly 20 million tonnes every year if UK vans were replaced or converted into fully electric vehicles.1 While […]

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6 Most Popular UK Service Stations

Courier driving can be long hours and hard graft. As a driver you’ll need regular pit stops to relax and recharge. But how do you know which UK service stations are worth stopping at? Whilst there are loads of online reviews from other drivers, you might not have time to sift through endless comments and […]

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