We don’t mean to alarm you, but your car may be less safe than you think. Around 89,000 vehicles were stolen in the UK last year, up from 56,000 in 2016. Perhaps more worrying still, according to data.police.uk statistics, 68% vehicle theft reported between 2012-16 has gone unsolved. And humans being humans, it doesn’t necessarily take a criminal act to rob us of our cars. Sometimes we manage to lose them through sheer absent-mindedness – as was the case for one unfortunate German man who reported the theft of his car in 1997, only for it to be found exactly where he’d parked it twenty years later. So, vehicle theft – and to a lesser extent, misplacement – is a big problem. Thankfully, consumer tech has the solution. GPS trackers were until very recently the preserve of specialists, from the sailors who use them to stay in touch with dry land, to private detectives. Even TV and movie villains are using them (who remembers Breaking Bad’s … [Read more...] about Best GPS trackers for cars
Best app for tracking travel expenses
Are expense claims on mileage bumping up your business costs?
The problem with tracking and expensing mileage is one that’s felt across an entire business. You want to reduce spend and increase compliance, but you don’t want to increase anyone’s admin. And mileage is one of those areas that can add considerable time and cost to your business. SAP Concur has recently carried out research with over 1,000 employees in Europe that shows 56 per cent of mileage claims are rarely, if ever, investigated. Dafydd Llewellyn, MD of SMB, UK & France at SAP Concur says; “Millions are spent on reimbursing travellers’ mileage expenses every year – and yet it would seem that businesses are taking what can at best be described as a relaxed approach when it comes to ensuring they’ve got the right checks and balances in place.” In the wake of these findings, SAP Concur has released a new GPS-enabled app within its expense technology that provides a solution for personal car mileage. Visibility for finance … [Read more...] about Are expense claims on mileage bumping up your business costs?
How students can save on travel if you’re heading to university this autumn
With many young people awaiting A-Level results and gearing up for Fresher's Week 2018, the thought of travelling home - and the cost - will be far from their minds. But as rail fares continue to rise, crippling travel costs wreaking havoc with many of our bank balances, travel costs can be particularly pricey if you're a student. However, there are handy solutions on hand to help bring down costs - from extra money off with a Railcard to booking well in advance to snap up the best deal. So you won't be stranded at university when you really need that weekend at home to recover from Fresher's flu or get all your laundry sorted. How you can save on student travel? 1. Get a cheap (or free) 16-25 railcard Railcards offer the best value when it comes to student travel. With British railways the most expensive in Europe, you can make your money back in as little as one single journey, especially if you're travelling through London or up north. You can sign up for a 16-25 Railcard online at … [Read more...] about How students can save on travel if you’re heading to university this autumn
How students can save on travel ahead of A-Level results day 2018
With many young people awaiting A-Level results and gearing up for Fresher's Week 2018, the thought of travelling home - and the cost - will be far from their minds. But as rail fares continue to rise, crippling travel costs wreaking havoc with many of our bank balances, travel costs can be particularly pricey if you're a student. However, there are handy solutions on hand to help bring down costs - from extra money off with a Railcard to booking well in advance to snap up the best deal. So you won't be stranded at university when you really need that weekend at home to recover from Fresher's flu or get all your laundry sorted. How you can save on student travel? 1. Get a cheap (or free) 16-25 railcard Railcards offer the best value when it comes to student travel. With British railways the most expensive in Europe, you can make your money back in as little as one single journey, especially if you're travelling through London or up north. You can sign up for a 16-25 Railcard online at … [Read more...] about How students can save on travel ahead of A-Level results day 2018
Amazon Prime Day 2018: Best discounts on Monday including home, garden, beauty, fashion and kids
Annual flash sale Amazon Prime Day has arrived - and with it comes an abundance of deals on everything from household goods to electricals, beauty, grooming, essential parent and baby buys, gardening gear, clothes, toys and furniture. The online retail giant's annual flash sales event will last 36 hours, beginning at midday on Monday and lasting until midnight on Tuesday July 17. The first Prime Day took place on July 15 2015, the anniversary of the founding of the company by chief executive Jeff Bezos. In 2017 Amazon Prime Day was a huge success, with sales growing a massive 60 per cent on the previous year. Here are The Telegraph's top recommended deals for 2018, including robotic lawnmowers, family camping tents, coffee machines and memory foam mattresses. If you're not yet an Amazon Prime member, we suggest signing up to the 30-day free trial now in order to access the deals. The Telegraph recommends Here … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day 2018: Best discounts on Monday including home, garden, beauty, fashion and kids