Gallery: CHO Networking Lunch
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The CHO Charity Golf Day 2024
The CHO Golf Day returns on Thursday 13 June 204 at The Stratford Park Golf Club & Hotel and you can book your place now. On-site accommodation is also available to book at a discounted rate. Following
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Armstead v RSA
The Supreme Court has delivered a unanimous verdict in favour of Auxillis/Helphire in a judgement handed down at 10.00am this morning. Details in the press summary link here. A statement from The CHO, on the
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CHO Networking Lunch 2024: Guest Speaker Announced
The CHO are delighted to announce the guest speaker for our 2024 Networking Lunch on Thursday 21 March in Manchester. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW Guests on the day will be joined by one of the most
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The CHO Networking Lunch 2024
Following a sold out debut in 2023, The CHO Networking Lunch returns on the 21 March 2024. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW The event has a new venue for this year, overlooking Manchester United’s famous Old
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Annual Round-up
Chair and CEO Anthony Hughes rounds up the credit hire industry for 2023. It’s been another year of change in the credit hire market, driven by a volatile economy, inflationary pressures and continuing turmoil in
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Credit Hire Academy
The CHO has been working alongside Wiser Academy to create the ‘Credit Hire Academy’, which is due to be launched in early 2024. In order to understand the training requirements for our members, The CHO is
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UK to be World Leader in Arbitration
The Government has announced new legislation to make the UK a world leader in arbitration. The legislation has the potential to have a significant impact on the court system and we would recommend members to
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Credit Hire Training Module
The CHO have been working alongside specialist training provider Kinch Robinson to create an educational module exclusive to credit hire. We believe this course to be a unique offering in the training market and is aimed at
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Independent GTA Chair Appointed
The new independent chair of the GTA will be Stewart McCulloch, who has been appointed to the role jointly by the CHO (Credit Hire Organisation), representing credit hire companies, and motor insurers who subscribe to
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The CHO AGM 2023
The CHO AGM will be taking place, virtually, on Wednesday 8 November 23 (11am). The AGM will be held via Microsoft Teams and members will be sent a link to join, with the meeting starting
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CHO Conference 2023: Gallery
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CHO Meet With FOS
A delegation of CHO Members met representatives of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) in Canary Wharf on 5 October. The meeting sought to clarify some remarks made by the FOS in a press release issued
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The CHO Appoints Percayso
The Credit Hire Organisation (CHO), the trade body for the UK’s credit hire sector, has commissioned Percayso Inform to build a new anti-fraud platform for their members. Anthony Hughes, chairman and CEO of the CHO,
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Vertu Group Fleet Announced as Headline Sponsor
Vertu Group Fleet, part of the Vertu Motors group will be the headline sponsor at the 2023 Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) annual conference, taking place on 12 October at Voco St Johns, Solihull in the
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The CHO Conference: Consumer Support
As we enter the final countdown to The CHO Conference, we are pleased to announce the next speaker to our expansive agenda. The conference will be held at a new venue for 2023 as the
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Taxi Credit Hire Claims
The CHO are pleased to release the latest in our exclusive series of legal articles from esteemed barrister Azeem Ali, looking at taxi claims in credit hire. The article is available for members to download here.
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Isagi Joins The CHO
The CHO warmly welcomes Isagi Technologies Ltd (Isagi) as associate members. Isagi offers a practical and straightforward service to CHCs to help them prove customer impecuniosity without the client needing to trawl through bank statements
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CHO Conference: Recruitment in Credit Hire
The countdown continues to The 2023 CHO Conference, with just seven weeks until delegates from across the credit hire industry will join at the Voco St John’s in Solihull. Tickets can be purchased here. Each week we
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CHO Conference: Legal Panel Announced
With just eight weeks until The CHO Conference, we are pleased to announce the line-up for this year’s legal panel discussion, which forms part of the agenda for the day. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Chair Sought for GTA
Members of the GTA are looking for a new chair to oversee the implementation and operation of a revised agreement for the 2020s. The move comes as talks aimed at a new-look agreement continue to
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CHO Address FOS Statement
You may be aware of a statement released by the Financial Ombudsman Services (FOS) earlier this month on the subject of credit hire. This week, Chair and CEO of the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO), Anthony Hughes, has written
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Legal Article: Bailee in Possession
The CHO are pleased to attached the latest in our exclusive series of legal articles from esteemed barrister Azeem Ali, looking at bailee in possession and credit hire. Members are able to download the article
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Consumer Duty
You may be aware of the upcoming deadline for Consumer Duty on 31 July 2023, following the FCA’s publication of its final rules and guidance on the 27 July 2022. Consumer Duty will affect all
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CHO Webinar: Forensic Collision Investigation
Join Paul Hughes, founder of PH Interim Ltd, for an engaging webinar on Thursday 6 July 2023 (1pm) as he explores the fascinating world of collision investigation exclusively for members of The CHO. Secure your spot now. With
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The CHO Golf Day Raises Money for Charity
Thank you to everyone who attended the CHO Charity Golf Day in support of Dementia UK. We are delighted to announce that we have raised over £4,000 for Dementia UK. This support will go a
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Legal Article: Credit Hire and Illegality
The CHO are pleased to shared the latest in our exclusive series of legal articles from esteemed barrister Azeem Ali, looking at credit hire and illegality. Members can download the article here. The articles are
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GTA2 Talks Reach Important Stage
Discussions between the credit hire industry and insurers on the scope of a revised GTA, a voluntary protocol which removes friction in settling credit hire claims, are now reaching a important stage. Anthony Hughes, Chair
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2023 Conference Tickets - On Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) conference, taking place at the Voco St John’s Hotel, Solihull on 12 October. Tickets can be purchased here. The event is a long standing
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Legal Opinion: Holt v Allianz
The CHO are please to publish an ‘early thoughts’ summary of the judgement in Holt v Allianz from credit hire barrister Azeem Ali. The summary is available for members to download here. This is a
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Holt v Allianz
CHO chair and CEO, Anthony Hughes, comments on the judgement of Holt v Allianz. Commenting on the judgement, Anthony Hughes, chair and CEO of the Credit Hire Organisation, which represents the credit hire sector, said:
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Legal Article: The Implications of Copley v Lawn
The CHO announced last month that we have partnered with esteemed credit hire barrister, and head of credit hire at Clerksroom, Azeem Ali to produce a monthly article for CHO members. The articles are designed
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The CHO Golf Day 2023
Following a sold out event in 2022, The CHO Golf Day returns on 7 June 2023 at The Stratford Park Golf Club & Hotel and you can book your place now. The day will start at
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CHO Legal Updates & Articles
Members will be aware that it can be difficult to keep up to speed with the various court cases and other issues in respect of credit hire litigation. Not just news about particular judgments handed
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Limited Tickets Remain for The CHO's Networking Lunch
Tickets are now on sale, to purchase online please click here A big thank you to our sponsors for the event City Inter-Rent and Statement Drafting Services. tickets remain for The CHO’s Networking Lunch on Thursday 23
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City Interrent Join The CHO
The CHO extends a warm welcome to City Interrent, who have joined as associate members. City Interrent (also trading as Hertz Dream Collection) specialises in high specification and prestige vehicles, providing cross-hire support to some
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The CHO Networking Lunch 2023
Tickets are now on sale, to purchase online please click here Sponsorship packages are available starting at just £500 including two tickets to the event. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please email matt.rowland@thecho.co.uk. The
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CHO Conference 2022: In Pictures
A selection of images from The CHO Conference 2022 at The Belfry on Thursday 6 October 2022.
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Interim Rates Package Agreed
Motor Insurers and credit hire companies have signed an interim agreement on increasing certain hire rates to enable both sides to navigate their way through the current headwinds in the motor claims supply chain. The
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The CHO Conference - One week to go!
With just one week to go until the CHO Conference 2022, this is your last chance to register your place at the largest credit hire event in the calendar. Book your tickets and accommodation here.
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The CHO Conference: Legal Panel Announced
With just days to go until the biggest event in the credit hire calendar, The CHO are delighted to announce the experts who will appear on our legal panel discussion. Following the announcement of our first
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The CHO Conference: Second Speaker Announced
The CHO are delighted to reveal the first panel discussion on our conference agenda, to be held on Thursday 6 October at The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield. Book your tickets and accommodation here. Extremely limited overnight accommodation remains. Our
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The CHO Conference: First Speaker Announced
With just three weeks to go until The CHO Conference on Thursday 6 October, we are delighted to reveal our first speaker on the agenda. Book your tickets and accommodation here. Limited overnight accommodation remains.
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Chairman Comments on PM Announcement
Chairman and CEO Anthony Hughes has commented following the announcement of Liz Truss as the new Prime Minister. Commenting on the appointment of Liz Truss as PM, Anthony Hughes, Chairman and CEO of the CHO, said:
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Anthony Hughes Commences Work With The CHO
Insurance industry veteran Anthony Hughes has been appointed chairman and chief executive of the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO), the trade body for the UK credit hire industry. Anthony replaces Peter Gomes, who has retired, and
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CHO Meet with MOJ
CHO chair Lucy Woods led a CHO meeting with the MoJ civil justice team earlier this month. The regular meeting with officials enabled Lucy to introduce Anthony Hughes, the CHO’s incoming chair and chief executive.
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The CHO Conference: Three Months to Go
It is now just three months until the biggest event in the credit hire calendar, The CHO Conference, returns to The Belfry and you can register your place to join us here. The conference found a new
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CHO Golf Day Supports CF Trust
A big thank you to everyone who participated and supported the inaugural CHO Golf Day, which was held at The Belfry on Wednesday 29 June. The day not only offered a great opportunity for colleagues to compete
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Anthony Hughes Appointed CHO CEO
As you may be aware, our interim CEO Peter Gomes is stepping down from the CHO at the end of June. Peter has been in the role since 2019 and has been a calm and steadying
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TCF Corporate join as Members
The CHO are delighted to welcome TCF Corporate as associate members. TCF Corporate, which provides impartial rates evidence to the motor claims industry, has joined the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) as an associate supplier member.
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Hardstaff v Fred Sherwood and Sons (Transport) Limited
The CHO wanted to bring your attention to an appeal heard recently in Cardiff CC by Mr Justice Zacaroli in which Principia Law successfully appealed the 1st instance decision of DJ Morgan, Background: DJ Morgan had
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Technical Area: Paper Trials
Welcome to ‘The Technical Area’, a new initiative from the CHO, which invites members to ask technical questions to our legal working group. As a guarantee, every question received will be reviewed by the group with
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DCI Tom Hill Appointed Head of IFED
DCI Tom Hill has been appointed the new head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). IFED is part of the City of London Police, and is funded by the insurance industry to combat fraud,
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OIC Portal Data
The MoJ has published the latest four months-worth of data from the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal, which was launched on 31 May 2021 to manage minor injury RTA claims. As you will be aware,
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The CHO Conference 2022
The CHO Conference will return on Thursday 6 October 2022, taking place once again at The Belfry Hotel & Resort. The Conference is such a valuable event; we come together to share stories, understand more
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Insurance Times: MoJ Unveils No Change to Credit Hire in Part 2 Whiplash Reform
The government will work with industry stakeholders to see whether arrangements such as the GTA should become mandatory, however the emphasis is on the ‘industry to keep its own respective houses in order’ The Ministry
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Whiplash Reform - Part 2 Consultation Published
The government has published Part II of the whiplash consultation this morning. The full title is Part 2 of the Government Response to: Reforming the Soft Tissue Injury (‘whiplash’) Claims Process: A consultation on arrangements concerning
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CHO Meet with MOJ
CHO Chair Lucy Woods and CEO Peter Gomes held a regular update meeting with officials at the MoJ on 10 March. The discussions were constructive and helpful, and we used the opportunity to update officials
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Webinar: Electric Vehicles
The CHO will be hosting a webinar on the electric vehicle market on Thursday 24 March (1pm). The webinar will look at the continuing upwards curve of electric vehicle ownership, what this means for the credit
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Webinar: Bodyshop Challenges
The CHO will be hosting a webinar, alongside representatives from the NBRA, to understand the current challenges facing bodyshops and their impact on credit hire companies (CHCs). The webinar will be held on Friday 11
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The CHO Charity Golf Day
The CHO will be holding a Charity Golf Day to raise money for our charity partner the Cystic Fibrosis Trust on Wednesday 29 June 2022 at the Belfry Resort (B76 9PR). The day will include
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Vehicle Salvage Meeting Agenda
The CHO will be hosting a meeting, in partnership with associate member Copart UK, at their Newbury site (RG19 6HN) on Wednesday 2 March. The meeting will be held at Copart’s flagship site in Newbury,
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User Guide to OIC Portal
The MoJ has responded to criticism that the OIC is too complex for litigants in person to use by publishing a shorter user guide. A link to the guide is here. The new guide references
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Search Engine Advertising Webinar
The CHO will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 17 March (1pm) on Search Engine Advertising. The webinar is exclusive for CHO members and will look at all elements of ‘Google ads’ including the history
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Salvage Meeting with Copart UK
The CHO will be hosting a meeting, in partnership with associate member Copart, at their Newbury site (RG19 6HN) on Wednesday 2 March. Consumers have seen a rise in the sale prices of the second
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Dates for your Diary in 2022
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Law Commission Report on AVs
A spokesperson for Thatcham Research appeared on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today Programme yesterday morning (26 January) to discuss the implications of the just-published Law Commission report into the legal implications of automated driving. The spokesman
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MCE Cancel Policies
In November we emailed members to make you aware that MCE Insurance had been placed into administration. The CHO have now been made aware that, despite initially indicating policies would be honoured, policies with MCE
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OIC Advisory Group
The Official Injury Claims Advisory Group (OICAG) have conducted their first two meetings of members as they consider external stakeholder feedback and operational data related to the impact and function of the Official Injury Claims Portal.
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Official Injury Claims Advisory Group
The Official Injury Claims Advisory Group (OICAG) have conducted their first two meetings of members as they consider external stakeholder feedback and operational data related to the impact and function of the Official Injury Claims Portal.
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Vehicle Hire Market Challenges
As we enter a new calendar year, The CHO looks at the challenges facing the rental industry and what they may mean for the credit hire sector. While traffic volumes increased during 2021 compared with
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Battery Electric Vehicles go Mainstream
The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (“SMMT”), the UK motor industry’s trade body, has just published its new car registration data for December 2021. New car registration volumes have fallen, by dint of the
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CHO Legal Update
True Solicitors, a CHO Associate Member, reports a couple of recent Covid-era cases in which applications made by Keoghs on behalf of defendant insurers have been defeated. For reference, the cases concerned are Kingston –v-
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MCE Insurance - Practical Steps
The CHO communicated on Tuesday to advise you of MCE Insurance being placed into administration on Friday 19 November. The statement from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is available to read here. The CHO continue to
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MCE Insurance
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed that MCE Insurance Company Limited (MICL), a Gibraltar-based insurance company was directed to cease underwriting new business on 5 November 2021. MCE was then placed into administration
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CHO Responds to CJC Consultation on ADR
In September the CHO wrote to members seeking views in response to the consultation on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by the Civil Justice Council (CJC). Members were asked to submit views by the 10 October and the CHO
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CHO AGM Date Announced
The CHO AGM will be held on Thursday 18 November (1pm). Due to government restrictions last year’s AGM was held virtually and with the nature of the meeting and the nationwide locations of all of our members
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OIC Portal Data Published
The government has released the first official report into the operation of the the OIC portal for small injury claims this morning. The data covers the period from 1 June (the date the portal was
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The CHO Conference 2021 - Thank You for Attending
A big thank you to everyone who attended the CHO conference on Thursday 7 October. It was brilliant to see a full room of people for the first time in almost two years and I
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The CHO Conference 2021 - Gallery
The CHO annual conference 2021 held at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield,. Picture: Chris Vaughan Photography for The CHO Date: October 7, 2021 The CHO annual conference 2021 held at The Belfry Hotel
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CHO Conference Agenda
As we continue to prepare to welcome delegates to The Belfry Hotel for The CHO’s Annual Conference for the first time in almost two years. It is not too late to book your tickets to
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CHO to Meet MOJ Amid Portal Concerns
CHO chair Lucy Woods and CEO Peter Gomes have a meeting arranged with the MoJ whiplash team on 13 October. The meeting is part of a regular series of interactions with officials to improve their
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The CHO Conference - Meet the Exhibitors
It is now just over a week to go until we welcome you to The Belfry Hotel for the CHO Conference. Registration for the conference will open at 10am and a full agenda will be
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Electric Vehicles - A Panel Discussion
We are now just two weeks away from welcoming friends and colleagues to the first industry event for almost two years as the CHO Conference returns at the Belfry Hotel on Thursday 7 October. Tickets to
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A Night of Entertainment at The CHO Conference
With just three weeks to go, we look forward to welcoming you at The Belfry Hotel for The CHO’s annual conference on Thursday 7 October. It promises to be one of the biggest events to date with industry
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Closing Speaker Announced
The countdown continues to the CHO’s flagship event, with just five weeks to go until we welcome delegates from across the credit hire industry to the Belfry Hotel and Resort on the 7 October. Every
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Autonomous Expert to Speak at CHO Conference
Today marks six weeks until the CHO are able to welcome back members and associated delegates to the annual conference, our first in-person event for almost two years. This year the conference will be held at the world-renowned Belfry Hotel
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Engineer Inspections
Many of you will be aware of the outcome of the recent (April 2021) case of Mhammad Murtada Hodroje v Storm of London Ltd & Ageas Insurance in respect of which a Summary of has been published
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OIC Portal Feedback
The OIC Portal has now been operational for two months, and during that period there has been very little hard and fast information emerging on how it is working, and what the impact has been
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Watch: GTA Rate Review Webinar
Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday’s webinar on module one of the GTA rate review. A recording of the webinar is now available to watch here. As discussed during the webinar the next step for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 July 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 July 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday was
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home. Key Announcements: Official data shows that 20,479 people tested positive in the UK yesterday, and 23
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home Key Announcements: On Monday 28 June, 22,868 new covid cases were reported in the UK. There
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: On Sunday 27th June, 14,876 new covid cases were reported in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: There were 16,703 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 yesterday, and 21 people
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: UK government data shows 16,135 people tested positive for Covid-19 on 23
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CHO Meeting with Ministry of Justice Summary
As part of The CHO’s wider strategy of constructive engagement with external stakeholders, Chair Lucy Woods and CEO Peter Gomes met MoJ officials yesterday afternoon (24 June). The MoJ was represented by Scott Tubbritt, senior
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Official data shows the number of people who tested positive for the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Official figures show that 9,284 people tested positive for coronavirus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Official figures show there were 11,007 new cases of Covid-19 in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Official figures show there were 9,055 new cases of Covid-19 in the
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CHO to Meet MoJ
We have arranged to meet the MoJ Civil Justice team on the afternoon of 24 June. The Civil Justice team is responsible for the the implementation of the Civil Liability Act (including the new OIC
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Official UK figures show 7,673 people tested positive for Covid-19 on 15
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, a total of 7,742 people tested positive for Covid-19 and 3
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: UK government data shows 7,393 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Matt Hancock, the health secretary, is giving evidence to the Commons health
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: There were 6,048 new cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday across the UK,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, there were 5,683 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 yesterday, and one
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: At a summit of the G7 Group, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is
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Whiplash Consultation: Part Two
The CHO understands from the MoJ that there are no immediate plans to re-examine Part Two of the whiplash consultation. Members will recall that Part Two – which the CHO submitted a response to back
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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GTA Rate Review Consultation
Subscribers to the GTA will be aware of the upcoming rate review with the first stage of the process due to start this month. The CHO hosted a webinar explaining the rate review, and the
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Official Injury Claim Portal
The new OIC portal for minor injury claims was finally launched to an unsuspecting public on 31 May – over five years after the measures were first announced, in 2015. The portal was described by
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday was
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 June 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, a total of 3,383 new cases and 1 death within 28
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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FCA Consultation
The FCA published its latest consultation for financial services firms on 14 May. A new consumer duty sets out proposals to ensure a higher level of consumer protection in retail financial services (FS), including insurance.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: UK government data shows 2,439 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The UK has reported five new deaths with 28 days of a
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
20 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Market Share Grows for Electric Vehicles
SMMT data shows the continuing trend in registrations of new electric vehicles with the UK vehicle parc quickly becoming a three-way split. The most recent data shows an increase in market share of electric vehicles,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday was
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: On 16 May there were 1,926 new cases of Covid-19 registered across
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, 2,657 new cases of Covid-19 and 11 deaths within 28 days
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of people who tested positive for the virus in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, held a press conference last night where he
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: UK government data shows 1,770 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: UK government statistics show the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19
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The CHO Conference 2021
The CHO Conference, a date for your diary! After a challenging year, during which time we have been unable to host an in-person events, The CHO is delighted to announce that the 2021 CHO Conference will
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
6 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of people who tested positive for the virus in
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The CHO Drop-in Returns
The CHO Drop-in returns on Thursday 13 May (1pm). The CHO Drop-in is a monthly forum for members of The CHO to discuss prevalent issues within the credit hire industry, individual CHCs and the trade
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
5 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday was
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 May 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of people who tested positive for the virus in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: On 28th April, there were 2,166 new cases of coronavirus in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, there was 2,685 new cases of coronavirus in the UK and
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
27 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced mounting pressure on Monday night as Conservative
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Government data shows 2,729 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, and
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 was 2,396 and 22 people died having tested positive for the virus within 28 days. The figures show 33,139,742 people have had a first
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Accepting Claims from Google Adverts
Which? Money have today released a research report into the use of Google adverts directed at members of the public involved in a road traffic accident, which can be viewed here. We are aware of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The government has launched a new Antivirals Taskforce which will work to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
20 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to hold a Downing Street press conference
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday was
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Oxford Vaccine Group’s Com-Cov trial, which is looking at whether different
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
13 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: All over-50s and those in high-risk groups in the UK have now
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: People will head for the shops, pubs, hairdressers and gyms today as
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: New guidance issued yesterday recommends that under-30s in the UK should be
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: On Tuesday, the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 registered in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
6 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that non-essential shops will be able
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 April 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of people who tested positive for the virus in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
31 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of people who tested positive for Covid in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: In the UK, the number of people who tested positive for the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: A total of 28.9m people have now had their first dose of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, there were 5,605 new cases of Covid-19 in the UK. The
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister held a press conference last night to mark the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: A minute silence is being held today at midday to mark a
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CHO to Hold Webinar on Virtual Hearings
The CHO will be holding a webinar on Thursday 25 March (1pm) to look at virtual hearings and their implementation over the past year. You can register for your place here. Today marks a year since Boris Johnson
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, 5,312 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the UK and 33
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to government statistics, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, 5,758 people tested positive for the virus. Sadly, 141 people died
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, a total of 5,294 people tested positive for the Covid-19 and
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: A total of 4,619 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: 6,753 new cases of coronavirus and 181 deaths were recorded yesterday. Over
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, 5,926 new cases of coronavirus were reported. Sadly, 190 new deaths
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: There have been more than 4.2m confirmed cases of coronavirus in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister led the Downing Street press briefing last night and
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Children in England will return to school from today, with primary schools
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
5 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Concern has arisen where some asthma patients who are eligible for a
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to government statistics, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Budget 2021 Headlines
Dear members, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his Budget statement this afternoon. Please find a top line summary of the major announcements below: Fiscal Position OBR forecasting a swifter and more sustained recovery than they
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The BBC is reporting that the furlough scheme will be extended until
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: New data has shown that both Pfizer- BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines significantly
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 March 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Queen has urged people to “think about other people” and get vaccinated. The Joint Committee on
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: GCSEs and A-levels cancelled in England due to the Covid-19 social restrictions
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Griffiths v Rust & Anderson v Samuel-Phillips Judgement
The conjoined appeal cases of Griffiths and Anderson have been handed down and are now available to access in the members area of The CHO website. This further highlights the issues of claims settling on
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The UK labour market had begun to stabilise by the end of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Commons yesterday and delivered a
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Government Roadmap Summary
Yesterday the Prime Minister delivered a statement to the Commons, detailing his Government’s plans to lift the lockdown in England. A summary of the statement is below. The Government have also now published their roadmap
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: In total 17,582,121 people have received the first dose of a Covid-19
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Covid-19 Daily bulletin
19 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to Government statistics, yesterday saw 12,057 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Scientists from Imperial College London have said there has been a “strong
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Dominic Raab, the UK Foreign Secretary, is to ask for ceasefires to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Government confirmed yesterday that they had met their first vaccine target
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: 13,494 new cases of COVID-19 were reported yesterday and 678 people sadly
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The coronavirus variant first found in Kent could become the world’s dominant
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has defended the UK’s new hotel quarantine policy
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Over 12m people in the UK have received their first doze of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
5 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The UK government is booking thousands of hotel rooms in preparation for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to Government statistics, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Analysis from the University of Oxford indicates that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: In a press conference last night, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 February 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: A new coronavirus vaccine, developed by Novavax, has been shown to be
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Today, Boris Johnson is visiting Scotland, despite the first Minister Nicola Sturgeon
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
27 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The news this morning is dominated by the grim milestone of 100,000
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: A total of 37,892 new coronavirus cases and 1,290 deaths were registered
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, said on BBC Breakfast this morning that schools
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
20 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to government statistics, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: All four of Her Majesty’s Justice Chief Inspectors have united to express
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Global deaths linked to coronavirus have passed two million – just over
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CHO Contacts MOJ and CPRC Following Portal Delay
The CHO has requested a meeting with the Whiplash team at the MoJ to discuss the implications of the Justice Secretary’s announcement on Monday this week (11 January) that the new small claims portal, due
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the UK recorded 1,564 coronavirus deaths, the highest daily figure since
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
13 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, a total of 45.533 people tested positive for the virus in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Cressida Dick, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has written in the Times
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to government statistics, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: In a press conference last night, Boris Johnson reiterated that by the
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CHO to Host GTA Forum
The CHO will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 14 January (13.00pm) for members who are also subscribers of the GTA. The CHO receive questions on a regular basis from members on how best to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday’s figures showed that more than 1,000 people had died from the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
6 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Today, MPs will vote on the government’s new lockdown, following Monday’s national
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IMS Hire Head of Vehicle Security Services
Sharyn Morley has been appointed Head of Vehicle Security Services at the Mobility division of IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions). Sharyn will start her new role on 11th January and report to Dave Turnock, Sales
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
5 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Last night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced another ramping of English restrictions
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 January 2021 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The government could bring in even tighter coronavirus measures for England within
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Membership Fees 2021
At its last meeting, earlier this month, The Board of the CHO spent some time thinking through the way The CHO is funded via member subscriptions. This has been an exceptionally challenging year for everyone,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: A further 36,804 Covid cases were confirmed yesterday – a daily record
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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The CHO comments on the CJC low value PI working group report
Commenting on the publication of the Civil Justice Council (CJC) report into low value personal injury claims, Craig Budsworth, spokesperson for the Credit Hire Organisation, (CHO) which represents the UK credit hire industry, said: “The
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: There were 35,383 new cases of and 532 deaths from coronavirus yesterday.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to Government statistics, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: London, most of Essex and parts of Hertfordshire will join tier three
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Covid vaccinations will start being given to patients from GP surgeries in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The latest figures show an increase of 20,964 new cases over one
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The UK economic recovery nearly stalled in October as the services sector
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday saw the first wave of vaccinations rolled out across the UK
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The first 800,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine have begun to be
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the number of people who tested positive for the virus in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has confirmed its
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday in the United Kingdom there were 13,430 new cases of coronavirus
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Lucy Woods Appointed Chair of the CHO
Lucy Woods, chief executive of AX Group, has been appointed chair of the Board of the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO), following Kirsty McKno, who stepped down in November. Peter Gomes, currently head of business at
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 December 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to Government data, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to a major study by Imperial College London and Ipsos Mori,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
27 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The government has asked the regulator to assess the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The UK has recorded another 696 COVID- related deaths and a further
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: At 12.30 today, immediately following Prime Minister’s Questions, Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The world is moving a step closer to ending the coronavirus pandemic,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine is 70 percent effective. Although less effective that
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
20 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The number of people who tested positive for the virus yesterday in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, a total of 19,609 people tested positive for the virus in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister has set out a 10-point plan for a “green
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The total number of people to have tested positive with coronavirus in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is self-isolating in Downing Street after coming
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Charity Partner Donation
Earlier this week we announced that The CHO, on behalf of our members, would be donating £1,500 to our charity partner the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Following this donation, the Trust have asked me to pass
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
13 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The latest R number is estimated at 1.1 to 1.3 with a
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A Thanks From Our Charity Partner
Earlier this week we announced that The CHO, on behalf of our members, would be donating £1,500 to our charity partner the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Following this donation, the Trust have asked me to pass
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: One of Boris Johnson’s closest aides, director of communications Lee Cain, has
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: An evacuation-style operation will take place to get students home safely for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The UK’s COVID figures stand at 1,213,363 total cases, with the latest
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Health Secretary Matt Hancock is standing by the Government’s chair of the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
6 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The latest R number is estimated at 1.1 to 1.3 with a
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
5 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday saw another 25,177 new cases of Covid-19, and 492 deaths. New
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday saw another 20,018 new cases of Covid-19, and sadly 397 deaths.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: As of Monday 2nd November, the daily number of people testing positive
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Watch: Using Technology to Combat Fraud
The CHO hosted a webinar on Thursday 29 October 2020 looking at the use of technology in credit hire to combat fraud. As many people face severe economic pressures, it is likely that credit hire
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 November 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: In a statement today, it is expected that Boris Johnson will warn
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday 23,065 people tested positive for the virus in the UK, bringing
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to Government data, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The UK’s Covid-19 Dashboard reports 22,885 new cases, 1,152 hospital admissions and
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CHO Chair Kirsty McKno to Step Down After Four Years in Role
Kirsty McKno, the chair of the Credit Hire Organisation (the CHO) is to step down after completing her four-year term of office at the trade association, which represents the credit hire industry in the UK.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
27 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The latest daily Covid figures report 20,890 new cases, 1,142 hospital admissions
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The total stands at more than 800,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus so
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Stricter coronavirus rules are coming into force for nearly six million people.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The current statistics indicate that that the daily number of new infections
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: • Yesterday there were 21,331 new cases of Covid-19 and 241 deaths.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
20 October 2020 Key Announcements: • Yesterday, there were 18,804 new cases of Covid and 80 deaths. • The PM has given Greater Manchester until midday to agree on an economic support deal or he
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: As of Sunday 18th October , the daily number of people testing
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New Constitution Passed at EGM
A new constitution for The CHO was agreed by members at this morning’s EGM. Voting took place virtually in a secret ballot, and the 75% threshold to agree the adoption of the new Constitution was
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday morning it was announced that London would be moving into tier
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad Key Announcements: 19,724 people tested positive for Coronavirus yesterday, with 137 people sadly dying.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: According to government data, the number of new confirmed cases of Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
13 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, the Prime Minister set out how the government will further simplify
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister is set to announce a new three-tier coronavirus lockdown
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: There have been another 17,540 confirmed cases , an increase of 3,378
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Webinar: Electric Vehicles
The CHO will be holding a webinar on Tuesday 13 October (1:30pm) to discuss the continuing and sustained growth in the number of people buying electric vehicles. The webinar comes after The CHO released a
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Coronavirus restrictions are to be further tightened in parts of England early
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Care homes in England are facing delays of a week or more
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
6 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Yesterday, there were 12,594 new cases of Covid and 19 deaths. The
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
5 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: As of Sunday 4th October, the daily number of people testing positive
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Webinar: Employee Wellbeing
The CHO will be holding a webinar on employee wellbeing on Thursday 8 October 2020, to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October). The webinar, in conjunction with T-Cup, will focus on ideas and methods
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Webinar: Employee Wellbeing
The CHO will be holding a webinar on employee wellbeing on Thursday 8 October 2020, to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October). The webinar, in conjunction with T-Cup, will focus on ideas and methods
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Donald Trump, President of the United States, and his First Lad y
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'Stop the Scams'
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has launched a national campaign called ‘Stop the Scams’ to help the public spot potential scams and frauds and report them to the IFB Cheatline. The campaign follows predictions that insurance
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Webinar: Personal Injury Inclusion Training
Are you and your claims handlers frustrated when you need to deal with personal injury firms on the PI elements of a claim? The lack of understanding between CHCs and PI firms on motor claims
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 October 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Research led by Imperial College London indicates that the transmission rate may
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to deliver a press conference
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: On Monday, there were 4,044 new cases and 13 new deaths in
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Webinar: Challenges in Credit Repair
Thank you to everyone who attended the recent webinar on the challenges in credit hire. The panel discussed the current volumes in both industries compared to ‘pre-Covid’ levels and whether they expect to see a
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: As of today, refusing to self-isolate when told to is illegal in
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced his latest package of job-saving measures, although the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Chancellor Rishi Sunak will later unveil a plan aimed at supporting businesses
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister delivered an address to the nation last night to
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Webinar: The Challenges in Credit Repair
The CHO are hosting a webinar on Thursday 24 September (1:30pm) discussing the current challenges facing both the credit hire and repair industries. The CHO first hosted a webinar in May, alongside the NBRA, where
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 September A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: UK coronavirus alert level was moved up to 4 yesterday, meaning that transmission
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Chief medical adviser and chief scientific adviser , Chris Witty and Sir
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Pub curfews and restrictions on people mixing are being introduced in Northumberland,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Government figures report that yesterday there were 3,991 confirmed new cases of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Government figures show that there have been more than 370,000 confirmed cases
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Webinar: ANPR - Your questions answered
A new Autumn series of CHO webinars kicks off on Thursday (17 September), when we will be joined by Matthew Cantle, Managing Director of Cotswold Group to discuss the use of ANPR in credit hire
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: No coronavirus tests are available in the country’s ten worst hotspots for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: New rules come into force today, meaning that social gatherings are limited
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) rose
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Covid-19 daily Bulletin
10 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Boris Johnson believes a mass testing programme is “our only hope for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: From Monday 14 September, social gatherings of over six people will be
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CHO Conference 2020 - Webinar Schedule
Following the difficult decision to cancel The CHO’s annual conference, due to take place in November, we have arranged a programme of webinars to discuss the topics which were likely to have been addressed at
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The islands of Lesbos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos are
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 September A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: The Prime Minister is due to release a video speech this morning, putting
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: HS2 rail project construction officially starts today with Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements As of Wednesday 2 September , the daily number of people testing positive for Covid-19
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Electric Vehicles
Public, political and industry interest in EV has risen sharply in recent months. The Covid-19 pandemic saw a huge fall in the number of new car sales. Petrol and diesel sales have fallen by 52%
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 September 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Hundreds of thousands of children across England will start to head back
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CHO Champions
The CHO have asked member organisations to nominate ‘CHO Champions’ to highlight those employees they would like to see recognised for going above and beyond during a challenging period for the credit hire industry. If you
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
27 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements A new payment for people on low incomes who are required to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Government has changed the advice for face coverings in schools. Children
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Headteachers across England have written to Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary, and accused the Government of failing
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements: Boris Johnson has warned that pupils’ ‘life chances’ will suffer if they
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements With the ban on evictions for renters due to expire on Sunday,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
20 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Times are reporting that Gavin Williamson was warned directly that the A-level and
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CHO Champions
Last month The CHO asked member organisations to nominate ‘CHO Champions’ to highlight those employees they would like to see recognised for going above and beyond during a challenging period for the credit hire industry.
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements As of Tuesday 18 August 2020 , the daily number of people testing positive for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock is this morning set to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Sixth Form Colleges Association have published research showing that A level grades
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
14 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements People coming to the UK from France and the Netherlands must quarantine
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
13 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements • It’s A-level and vocational results day in England, Wales and Northern
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The UK economy shrank an unprecedented 20.4% in the second quarter of this year
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
11 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Sky News is reporting that the latest official figures show that the number
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to visit a school today, re-enforcing the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Cornoavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements It was announced yesterday that fifty million face masks bought by the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
6 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Bank of England has kept the bank rate at 0.1 percent. The Bank expects the economy
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
5 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Laws enforcing lockdown restrictions in areas of the north of England including
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Will Covid-19 Impact Levels of Fraud in Credit Hire?
The first month of lockdown in the UK saw a reported large increase in fraud, including a 181% rise of fraud in the motor finance industry. It may be that the credit hire industry is
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Scientists writing in the Lancet have warned the Government that they will need to
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Use of Technology to Prevent Fraud
Hi-spec cars recovered after technology tracks organised car thieves. IMS urges credit hire companies to focus on technology to prevent fraud. Telematics tech company IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions), part of CHO associate member
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 August 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The UK Government’s ‘Eat out to Help Out’ scheme begins today, which
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
31 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements • Separate households have been banned from meeting each other indoors in Greater Manchester,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements • The Government have announced that the virus isolation period if individuals are presenting Covid symptoms
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements • As of 3:59pm on 27 July, there has been a total of 300,692 people in the UK
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements • As of 3:59pm on 27 July, there has been a total of 300,111 people in the UK who
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
27 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements • Over the weekend, the Government made the decision to s crap its travel corridor with
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad Key Announcements New laws mandating the use of facemasks in shops and other enclosed
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Government has announced it will cut its global aid budget by
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The 2020 CHO Conference
As you know, Covid-19 has played havoc with the annual round of conferences and exhibitions in all business sectors, including the claims industry. As conferences will only just be returning, rather than run a conference
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Health experts in the UK have told politicians Sars-Cov-2 virus will be
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
21 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Public sector workers– including Armed Forces, teachers, police Officers, the National Crime
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
20 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Privacy campaigners say England’s test and trace programme broke a key data protection law,
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Bunting v Zurich
Craig Budsworth, Legal Director at AX, comments on the recent Bunting v Zurich decision. The transcript of the judgement in Bunting has now been shared, and that has been accompanied by plenty of legal commentary,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements ONS figures have shown that the number of workers on UK payrolls
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements As of 5pm on 13 July, of the 291,373 people who have
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
13 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key announcements Health Secretary, Matt Hancock wrote in the Telegraph yesterday, stressing that the test and
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CHO chair Kirsty McKno steps down from KAM
Kirsty McKno, chair of the CHO, has stepped down from her role as group recoveries director at Kindertons Accident Management. Her decision has no impact on her role as chair of the CHO, and she
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Yesterday, Oliver Dowden led a government press conference where he announced a
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a summer update on the economy, announcing
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Chancellor's Statement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has delivered an economic statement to the House of Commons. Please see below a list of all key points. A full press release can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/2CfwF1u The full briefing document
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
7 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements BBC reports that the Chancellor will announce a £3bn plan to cut carbon emissions,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
6 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The UK recorded 516 new cases yesterday and 22 daily deaths. The
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
2 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements In guidance set to be announced today , it is expected that Education Secretary
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
1 July 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Prime Minister set out the first steps in the strategy to
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Consumer Credit Directive Review
The European Union has announced an inception impact assessment into the Consumer Credit Directive. The decision comes after the Commission decided that a review of the Directive is required, and has invited interested parties to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
30 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Leicester have tightened a local lockdown after seeing a surge in new
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The prime minister will try to shift the focus from COVID-19 to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
26 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements 167,023 tests for covid-19 have been conducted on the 25 June, bringing to total number
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Working Safely During Covid-19
The Government have released updated guidance for maintaining a safe workplace to reflect the change in measures due to take effect from 4 July 2020. Members may be considering returning some or all of their workforce
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
25 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements 14 academics have written a letter in the BMJ to raise concerns about the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
24 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Last night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave what is understood to be
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Prime Minister's Statement
Following Boris Johnson’s speech in the House of Commons this afternoon, please see below a summary of the new measures applicable from 4 July 2020. Please note these measures apply to England only. Toplines They
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
23 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements At mid-day, Boris Johnson is expected to announce further easings with cinemas and museum, galleries,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
22 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Government will immediately tighten takeover laws to ensure British businesses critical
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Fundraise for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
To mark CF Week (15-21 June) The CHO have partnered with Give as you Live to help raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust, The CHO’s nominated charity. Like many charities across the world, Cystic Fibrosis Trust
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
19 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements A £1bn fund to help England’s children catch up on what they
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
18 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The World Health Organisation has halted the hydroxychloroquine study , stating that recent findings “showed
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Collection and Delivery of Vehicles
The Covid-19 pandemic may have caused many member businesses to consider the safety of collecting and delivering vehicles from clients. Guidance has been issued by BVRLA which members may wish to consider, particularly when planning
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
17 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Latest figures show that 6.9 million tests have been carried out or posted
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
16 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Latest figures show that 6,866,481 tests have been carried out or posted in
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TFL Guidance for Taxi and Private Hire
On the 4 June, the Government announced new measures which would require all passengers to wear face masks when travelling on public transport. In response to this announcement TFL have issued this guidance for private
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
15 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements “Non-essential” shops in England will open their doors again today, for the
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NHS Track and Trace Service
NHS Test and Trace Service NHS test and trace service is now in operation (effective 28 May) that will affect all businesses. The new Test and Trace service is to identify, contain and control the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
12 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements At last night’s Covid press conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that NHS England’s
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Whiplash Reform Consultation: Part 2 Delayed
The much-delayed government response to Part 2 of the “Reforming the Soft Tissue Injury (Whiplash) Claims Process Consultation” is going to be delayed for a while longer, at least until April 2021. That was the response of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
CHO Daily Bulletin 11 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements In a committee sessionyesterday , epidemiologist Neil Ferguson sa id that coronavirus
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CF Week 2020
The CHO’s charity partner, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust (CFT), will be holding its annual awareness week next week (15-21 June) and due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this year’s event has gone virtual. In a troubling
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
10 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements World Health Organisation (WHO) experts said on Tuesday that studies show people
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
9 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Matt Hancock has announced the launch of a new social care task force to
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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
The Chancellor announced on 12 May 2020 that support through the CJRS will continue beyond 30 June to the 31st October. The scheme would be amended to include flexibility and a wind down of the
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CHO Consultation with Members
Dear members Thank you to some of you who have already participated in a consultation exercise currently being carried out by us to seek your views on the CHO. We are keen to hear from
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
8 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements New quarantine rules requiring all people arriving in the UK to self-isolate for 14
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
4 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Business Secretary Alok Sharma has been tested for Coronavirus after falling ill during a debate
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
3 June 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Latest figures show that a total of 4,615,146 tests have been carried
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Latest figures show that a total of 4,484,340 people in the UK have been tested for C ovid-19. A
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
29 May 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements At last night’s press conference, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new
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Webinar: Understanding the Challenges of Covid-19 to Credit Repair
The CHO, with the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), hosted a webinar on 26 May for CHCs and NBRA members to discuss challenges caused by the Coronavirus pandemic and how both sectors can work to
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
28 May 2020 A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The ‘ test and trace ‘ programme goes live today in England ; The service means that from today,
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Covid-19 Weekend Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Weekend Roundup Press Conference – Saturday 23rd May Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary Figures for the day: i ) 3,348 ,507 tests carried out in
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2020 Holiday Entitlement - Business Update Working Time Directive (Coronavirus) (Amendment) 2020
With the UK in lockdown, your employees may not have been able to take their full holiday entitlement. The Government has released guidance which allow a full-time employee to carry over a maximum of four weeks
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Trials of two anti-malarial drugs ( chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine ) to see if they can prevent infection begin in the
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Webinar: Understanding the Current and Future Challenges of Credit Repair During Covid-19
The CHO and NBRA jointly invite you to an open session on Tuesday 26 May at 4pm to give you the opportunity to better understand the challenges facing repairers and CHCs as a result of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Environment Secretary George Eustice announced at the Downing Street press conference yesterday that there have
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the Downing Street press conference yesterday that there have been
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Weekend roundup Saturday 16 May Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson delivered the daily press conference. He stated that as
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Robert Jenrick, Housing Secretary, led last night’s press conference. He reported the latest figures as Latest
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements People across England can, from today, enjoy unlimited exercise, drive to beauty spots, shop at
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Latest Guidance From The Government
The Prime Minister’s statement on Sunday, and further interjections yesterday, underline the government’s intention to move to the next stage in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, namely ‘recovery.’ The government has published Our Plan to Rebuild:
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Boris Johnson on Monday night urged the public to “use good, solid British common sense”
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Last night, the Prime Minister addressed the nation of the conditional plan of lockdown easing. He
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Prime Minister addresses the nation: latest information
The Prime Minister addressed the nation yesterday evening, and announced the first tentative steps towards easing the lockdown. The essential measures within the lockdown will remain in place for the next three weeks but, as
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GTA Technical Committee Appoints New Independent Secretary
With effect from 1st May, Stewart McCulloch has been appointed Independent Secretary to the GTA Technical Committee. Stewart can be contacted using the new email address of indsec@gtacredithire.com and is encouraging GTA subscribers to make
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CHO Members Race for Charity
Members of The CHO took part in the 2.6 Challenge at the end of April to support our charity partner The Cystic Fibrosis Trust (CFT). The challenge was organised after the 2020 London Marathon was
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements In the UK, the daily number of tests dropped to 69,436, as the total remained
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements As of yesterday, there have been 1,383,842 tests across UK, 84,806 on Monday. 194,990 tested
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Public Need Their Cars
Research finds public need their cars, as the government begins preparing business to get back to work. Mobility is an essential factor in getting through life in lockdown, according to the RAC, after research it
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New Car Registrations See Dramatic Decrease
New car registrations drop like a stone in April Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) underline the devastation that Covid-19 has wreaked on the UK motor manufacturing sector. UK registrations
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Residents on the Isle of Wight will begin to trial the “test, track and trace”
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Saturday 25th April Robert Jenrick , Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government The Government has now
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Boris Johnson returned to hosting the daily press conference last night. The number of fatalities
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The number of fatalities from covid 19 has risen to 26,097, after deaths in care
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, led the press conference last night, and stated the following figures
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The nation will mark a minute’s silence to frontline workers who have died during the
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Saturday 25th April Priti Patel (Home Secretary) Began by stating that the core message of
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Charity Partner news – The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and The CHO
The CHO’s 2020 charity partner, The Cystic Fibrosis Trust (CFT), has an even more important role to play in these challenging times. Covid-19 can severely affect people with underlying respiratory problems, so the charity is
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements 583,496 tests have been carried out, including 23,560 yesterday. 138,078 people have tested positive for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Yesterday’s data for the UK shows that 559,935 people have been tested in the UK, of which
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Further Delay to LiP Portal
The Justice Secretary, the Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP, has published a ministerial statement this afternoon advising that the LiP Portal, the flagship part of the government’s personal injury reform programme, has been delayed again,
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key announcements Parliament returns today from the Easter break. MPs have agreed a “hybrid” debate system allowing for
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Mitigation Statement of Truth
Some of you may already have updated the mitigation statement of truth that many credit hire companies (CHCs) rely on irrespective of whether they are in the GTA or not. This has been raised as
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The Government’s furlough scheme for businesses will open today, with employers now able to apply
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CPS Guideliness for Reasonable Excuse to Travel
There has been some debate about what constitutes ‘essential,’ in respect of essential travel. Some insurers have intimated in letters to CHCs that essential travel applies only to key workers, and that mobility providers need
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements As of yesterday, of 327,608 people tested for covid-19 in the UK, 103,093 had tested
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements In the UK, more than 313,769 people have been tested for the novel coronavirus. Of
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements In the UK, more than 93,873 people have been confirmed to have caught Covid-19 and
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Press conference Monday 13 th April Dominic Raab (First Secretary of State) Raab began by saying that the Government
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GTA Statement
Statement on current health crisis by GTA Technical Committee The country faces unparalleled challenge from the impact of Covid-19 on UK mobility, including the GTA. A fundamental principle of the GTA is that through collaboration
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements The UK death toll for coronavirus patients has risen to 7,097, an increase of 938
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key Announcements Boris Johnson spent a second night in intensive care. His condition is “stable”, and he
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
Key announcements 208,837 people have been tested for coronavirus, of which 51,608 tested positive. As of 5pm on 6 April, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 5,373 have died. The PM was taken into intensive care
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO members regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Dods will be providing a daily bulletin on domestic and international headlines related to the Covid-19 outbreak. Key
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO member regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key announcements The figures yesterday showed that 163,194 people in the UK have now been tested for
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A series of daily updates for CHO member regarding relevant updates pertaining to Coronavirus from home and abroad. Key announcements The figures yesterday showed that 152,979 people in the UK have now been tested for
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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), which has opened for applications, supports a wide range of business finance products, including term loans, overdrafts, invoice finance and asset finance facilities. The scheme can provide facilities
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
Key announcements In the latter half of yesterday afternoon, Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, announced the Government’s plans to help UK travellers abroad come home. The Foreign Secretary had been engaged in conversations with over 20
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
Key Announcements On Sunday, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jenny Harries confirmedthat the government will review the lockdown measures in three weeks, and it will take three to six months to see if the policies have “squashed”
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
Key Government Announcements Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled the Government’s package of support for self-employed workers would be available from June Gov’t will pay self-employed people adversely affected by Covid-19, a taxable grant
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
Key announcements Parliament is now in recess, having risen for Easter a week earlier than planned due to the coronavirus. Parliament is due to return on 21 April, but it’s been suggested that this date will be reviewed closer
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
Key Announcements Boris Johnson declared a national emergency as he addressed the nation last night as he imposed a lockdown for at least three weeks. Johnson was blunt, stating that “without a huge national effort to halt
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Covid-19 Daily Bulletin
A daily bulletin on domestic and international headlines related to the Covid-19 outbreak. Key Announcements Friday’s press conference saw the Prime Minister tell cafes, pubs and restaurants to close that night and not to open
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Covid-19 Weekend Bulletin
From the weekend press conferences Saturday George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs There are many things that the government is asking the nation to do differently as we work together
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CHO Covid-19 Bulletin
A daily CHO bulletin on domestic and international headlines related to the Covid-19 outbreak. Key announcements In his press conference last night, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK could “turn the tide within
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CHO Welcomes New Members
The CHO are delighted to add to their extensive portfolio of associated companies by welcoming four new members to the organisation for 2020. A big welcome to the following members who have joined The CHO
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CHO Announces Charity Partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Credit Hire Organisation (CHO), the trade body for the UK credit hire industry has chosen the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as its charity partner. Kirsty McKno, the CHO Chair, said she was delighted to announce
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Dates for your Diary
Dates have been announced for two of The CHO’s biggest events of the year. Following a successful debut in 2019, The CHO will be hosting a second Mock Trial which will give attendees the opportunity
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CHO to meet with MOJ over LiP Portal
As part of the continued discussion around the development, rules and release of the LiP Portal, The CHO have requested a meeting with Richard Hutchinson at the MOJ. This request has been granted and a
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Counter Fraud Meetings Round-Up
The CHO hosted a series of three meetings across the country as we looked at the different ways a credit hire company can tackle potential fraud in the industry. The meetings featured a strong and
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MASS Training Webinar Available to CHO Members
Are you ready for the Civil Procedure Rules’ changes which will be implemented from 6th April 2020? If you want to learn more about how they will affect your Credit Hire Cases, how a claim
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CHO Conference 2019 in Pictures
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CHO Conference 2019 Round-Up
A big thank you to everyone who attended the 2019 CHO Annual Conference at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre. The day was a great success packed with informative, interesting, inspiring and, at
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CHO Conference Line-Up Announced
The line-up for the 2019 CHO Annual Conference has been announced. The conference will take place on Thursday 7th November 2019 at the Heart of England Conference & Events Centre. 9:30am AGM 10:30am Chair Welcome
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Regional Meeting Round-Up
The CHO hosted meetings across the UK in September and October giving members the chance to quiz experts from across the industry. Three experts formed a panel which were available for attendees to question and
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International Rugby Star to Speak at Conference
Former England and British Lions rugby star Lee Mears to speak at the 2019 Conference. In an impressive career spanning 20 years, Lee played in two World Cups, amassing over 40 England caps, a tour with
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Customer strategy expert to speak at CHO Conference
Tim Sefton has been announced as the first speaker at this years CHO conference. Tim is a leading expert in customer and brand led strategies with a stellar track record of driving growth at mobile
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Modern Law Magazine
‘Never is there a more important time than now for the industry to come together and shape the post reform world for the benefit of customers.’ Chair of the CHO, Kirsty McKno, has contributed to
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Kirsty McKno - Legal Futures Blog
Nobody is under any illusion that the small claims track (SCT) portal is in some disarray. The MIB (responsible for building the portal) has held public information meetings, but these have simply focused attention on
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Two senior hires at the CHO
The Credit Hire Organisation (CHO), the trade body for the UK’s credit hire industry has announced two new senior hires. Peter Gomes is the new head of business, with responsibility for administering the various CHO
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Trade body reacts as MIB provides sneak peek of upcoming whiplash claims service
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), which has been mandated by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to manage the delivery of a new personal injury claims service as part of the Civil Liability Act, has offered
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Commenting on the latest LiP portal communication from the MIB, Kirsty McKno, chair of The CHO said: “While this is – finally – an acknowledgement that property damage should be included within the process, it
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Join the CHO team
We are currently recruiting! The CHO is looking for a new head of marketing and business development. Please take a look at the job description Head of Marketing and Business Development and if you think you
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Beach2Beach Charity ride
After the 2018 Sumer Heatwave, the cyclists doing this year’s Beach2Beach ride for the CHO Charity Winstons Wish might have been worried about heat exhaustion during this year’s trip from Bournemouth, on the South Coast,
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February 2019 Regional Meetings - MoJ transfer to FCA
February 2019 Regional Meetings – MoJ transfer to FCA The latest round of regional meetings on the transfer of the CMC regulation from MoJ to FCA are now complete. We hope you found these session
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Cameron v Hussain
CHO – Press Release The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal from the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal’s order is set aside. Kirsty McKno, chair of the CHO (Credit Hire Organisation), which represents the
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Winston's Wish documentary with BBC Inside Out
Winston’s Wish documentary with BBC Inside Out West about the work they do with military families that have been bereaved is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. BBC i Player link https://bit.ly/2ti3yTy https://www.winstonswish.org/ Giving hope
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2018 Conference video
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Conference Photo's
Please see below a selection of the photo’s from this years conference.
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Conference Evening Photos
Conference evening meal and entertainment……… a return to the 80’s…….
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Conference 2018 Slide presentations
Please find below a link to all the presentations from this years conference. Tom Clarke Matrix Telematics Ryan Davison Charting a Digital Claims Journey Steve Thompson Connected Solutions Lee Berrell Volvo Car UK Chris Weeks NBRA Nick Farrell Copart presentation 2018
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Civil Liability Bill - Second Reading – update to CHO members
The Civil Liability Bill passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 4 September and now goes into Committee Stages, where a committee of MPs will scrutinise the Bill line by line. Committee Stage
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From Brussels with love a fraud case study
Please see the attached link to a story in Post Magazine. It features Neil Thomas among others, talking about a recent case, which we at the CHO helped the journalist put together. You do require
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PI reform update
Commenting on the government’s response to the Justice Select Committee report (seventh report – Small Claims Limit for Personal Injury), Kirsty McKno, chair of the CHO, said: “Nobody following the issues closely thought that the
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Civil Liability Bill Latest
The Civil Liability Bill, part of the government’s package of measures aimed at reducing the number of whiplash and other personal injury claims, has cleared committee stages in the House of Lords largely unchanged, and
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Winston's Wish £20 challenge
We wanted to introduce you to the first fundraising initiative with the CHO- The £20 Challenge. The Challenge is all about using your business, creativity and innovation to generate as much money as possible for
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January 2018 Newsletter
NICE TO SEE YOU, TO SEE YOU…. The 2017 annual CHO conference was held at the Heart of England Conference & Event Centre. Over 170 delegates attended who enjoyed a day covering the challenges faced by
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Winston's Wish - 'Helpline For a Day'
Credit Hire industry backs Winston’s Wish UK charity for bereaved children Winston’s Wish, the UK’s childhood bereavement charity, is the new partner charity of the Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) the trade association for the UK”s credit
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Verius Risk Solutions
Verius Ltd to provide CHCs with data-sharing platform to counter fraud following agreement with HD The Credit Hire Organisation (CHO) has signed an agreement with law firm Hill Dickinson to ensure vital insurance claim data
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Credit Hire and telematics benefits
Trak Global urges credit hire companies to embrace telematics or be left behind Telematics offers credit hire companies (CHCs) a growing number of efficiency and risk management options, according to Nick Street, insurance solutions and claims
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