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Highway Code Changes – What you need to know
The Highway Code is changing from Saturday 29th January 2022. The changes taking place are following a public consultation undertaken by the government’s Department for Transport, in order to improve road safety for those who walk, cycle and ride horses. The highway code is essential for all road users, and users should understand their responsibility for the safety of others. For those of you who drive vehicles or ride motorcycles on the road, it is particularly important that you keep up to date on the changes as it affects your liability to others. More > "Highway Code Changes – What you need to know"
Opening times over the 2021 festive period
Please be aware that Firth & Scott are operating on reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period: More > "Opening times over the 2021 festive period"
Client Notice: Guidance following announcement of “Plan B”
Following the latest government announcement of "Plan B" and the measures to be taken surrounding the new Covid variant, Omicron, we want to assure our clients that we are still operational during our normal working hours (9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm). However, to ensure the protection of our team, and clients, Firth & Scott are continuing with the following measures:
- No entry into our office will be permitted, unless absolutely critical.
In these cases, visits will be by appointment only, and we will ask all visitors to sign in to our visitor book, sanitise upon entry, and wear a mask at all times.
- We will not be making visits to see clients other than in exceptional circumstances. For example, a significant claim
If your usual contact with us is face-to-face, or you cannot pay your premium by card or transfer, please call us to discuss this, and we can propose an individual solution.
Please keep an eye on our website for further updates and developments.
Wishing everyone good health,
The Team at Firth & Scott.
Firth & Scott are now Cyber Essentials Accredited!
We at Firth & Scott are proud to say that we are now listed as one of the UK's organisations to hold a Cyber Essentials Certification. Cyber Essentials is a government backed scheme that aids businesses to protect against the more common cyber threats, and demonstrates a great commitment to cyber security.
EU waives Green Cards for UK Drivers
On 30th June 2021, the European Commission announced a decision to waive the obligation to produce motor insurance Green Cards for drivers from the UK. More > "EU waives Green Cards for UK Drivers"