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Learning to drive and getting a license is an essential milestone for many in the UK, but it has become a more challenging process since 2020. With driving test waiting times continuing to stretch for months across the country, and the growing costs of lessons, learner drivers are increasingly turning to independent practice as a way to build confidence behind the wheel. Learner insurance provides a safe and affordable way to gain experience while protecting the car owner’s policy. The Current Driving Test Crisis: Why Extra Practice Matters The UK has been suffering from what has been widely described as…

Millions of workers across the UK will see a rise in wages next year as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces an increase in the National Living Wage, boosting it by 6.7% from April 2025. This change lifts the National Living Wage from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour, providing a £1,400 annual increase for a full-time worker and moving the Government closer to its commitment of establishing a “genuine living wage” for UK workers. The announcement also revealed a record increase in the National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year-olds, rising from £8.60 to £10.00 an hour. This £1.40 increase is set…