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Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
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Your insurance must cover you for at least £5 million - check authorised insurers and how you can be fined
This report sets out proposals for improving the management of guarantees and insurance provided by government to reduce cost and risk to taxpayers.
Pay or cancel vehicle tax, register your vehicle off road, book or check an MOT, insurance
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
This is a tax on insurers and covers general insurance premiums. Find out about rates, exemptions, registering, record keeping and payments.
Claim compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau if you're the victim of a hit and run or uninsured driver
Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
Check and report if a vehicle has up-to-date vehicle tax or is 'off road' (SORN)
How and when to make a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) to stop taxing and insuring your vehicle, including when the SORN is valid, penalties and rules for motor traders.
Evaluates providing access to insured advice services to small and medium sized enterprises. Employment relations research series number 120
This consultation paper sets out proposals to align the UK to international standards in insurer resolution, enhancing UK financial stability in the event of insurer failure.
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