Last week the Daily Mail carried a report that deputy prime minister John Prescott had written to local authorities encouraging them to "slap a tax on tragedies". The suggestion was that councils should use their powers to levy a £250 fire brigade call-out charge.
Will stricken motorists be required to write out a cheque if they need to be cut out of a car wreck? Will insurance premiums be going up to cover the charge? Not in the foreseeable future, according to Prescott's office, which accused the normally reliable Mail of exaggeration.
The proposed £250 levy is merely "hypothetical", according to a spokeswoman for John Prescott.
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.
