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Water damage claims increased to £368 million in Q4 2022, the highest for any quarter recorded by the Association of British Insurers.

With so many different kinds of apps out there, how do you know which ones are best for your trade business?

A new vehicle scrappage scheme will be launched on 30 January 2023 to help Londoners prepare for the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across all London boroughs later in the year.

We know insurance is just one of the many costs of running your business, so we've teamed up with some companies to help Trade Direct Insurance customers* save money on useful products and services.

The UK government's long-term plan to transition to zero-emission road transport is summarised in the Road to Zero strategy. It includes the introduction of 'Clean Air Zones' to improve the air quality in highly polluted areas.

According to the latest official Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures, the number of construction workers who died on site last year was 16.7 percent lower than the five-year average.

To help reduce the amount of time a tradesperson spends doing paperwork, Trade Direct Insurance has partnered with Powered Now to offer exclusive support and access to their app.

As summer temperatures in the UK soar, working outside in the extreme heat might prove riskier for tradespeople. Managing the safety of workers is paramount, but many smaller firms can't afford to stop working.

Tool theft isn’t a new issue, but it continues to plague tradespeople. The consequences of these kinds of losses are devastating for builders who are often forced to delay their work until replacement tools are available.

Sales of electric vehicles (EV) across the country are increasing. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) noted a higher uptake of plug-in vehicles in 2021 than during the whole of the previous decade.