Forget stolen cars and bikes, Britain's criminals have hit on a new way of making a fortune – smuggling bulldozers.
Construction sites across the UK are becoming the target of gangs who steal heavy equipment to order and export it overseas.
In response, the Home Office has launched a task force to improve security and arrest more of the thieves.
The move has been welcomed by the National Plant and Equipment Register, set up in 1996 by insurers and authorities to help track stolen vehicles.
A spokesman said: “If a police officer is given a choice between pulling over a dodgy-looking car and a lorry carrying a couple of JCBs, it will be the car every time. They don't know how to trace a bulldozer.”
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
