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In a development that could intensify the crisis in the UK’s supply chains, Yodel’s delivery drivers are voting on whether to go on strike.
“Yodel has seen fit to pick a fight with its loyal workforce in the midst of a chronic, nationwide driver shortage.”
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Insurers could face disciplinary action after the City watchdog said UK firms were not ready for stricter rules on price hikes on car and home insurance.
The Financial Conduct Authority said too many firms were failing to meet existing regulatory standards and were also unlikely to be prepared for tougher rules meant to ensure insurers offered better value for money policies to existing customers from this October.
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“The FCA is increasingly focusing on broader outcomes for consumers and making sure that they receive fair value for products, not just “tick-box” compliance.
This is a clear warning from the FCA that they think some insurance firms will not be able to meet the new regulatory standards unless they improve quickly, in time for October.”