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By Saffron Insurance on
On 23rd June, Britain chose to leave the EU in a historic vote, which has caused shockwaves throughout the world. Britain will remain a part of the EU for at least another two years, during which there will undoubtedly be a period of instability and uncertainty. While Britain’s future remains unclear for the time being, Brexit’s immediate effect on your personal finances are more obvious.
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By David Beswick on
We are delighted to announce that our Great Dunmow office will be reopening from the 26th July on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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By David Beswick on
Only 56 per cent of Britain’s online small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sell to customers abroad—despite a growing demand for British-made goods, according to a recent survey conducted by market researching firm Ipsos MORI. The survey questioned more than 1,200 SMEs in major online retail markets across the globe. In examining the data, the survey found that countries such as France and Spain had capitalised on international sales in the online marketplace more often than those in the UK.
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By David Beswick on
Unsuspecting travellers have been the target of a new cyber scam, which hackers use to steal travellers’ personal information. Cyber criminals are able to gain access to this sensitive information by enticing travellers to use a Wi-Fi hotspot that is not password-protected. Generally, these hotspots are set up in heavily trafficked areas—such as hotel lobbies, airports, in tourist areas or even coffee shops.
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By David Beswick on
2016 is proving to be a year of exciting developments for HJ Pook. In March we joined the Saffron Insurance Group and on 1 June we are pleased to be moving to a new office on Maldon High Street.
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In 2015, cyber crime became the most common criminal offence in the United Kingdom, with about 8 million cases. Despite these findings, 44 per cent of UK business do not believe that they will be a target of a cyber attack, according to industry research, and 71 per cent of cyber attacks are aimed at businesses with fewer than 100 employees.
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