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VIN CHIP technology helps Irish police identify £50K of stolen caravans

VIN CHIP technology helps Irish police identify £50K of stolen caravans 

17 October 2023

VIN CHIP, the anti-theft identification system and multi-layered, technology-led security solution works with police and law…


Trailer training and safe towing survey

The DVSA are asking for views on towing and trailer safety and have launched a new survey at Trailer training and safe towing survey (smartsurvey.co.uk). The survey is being carried…


Our friends, electric

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the UK is increasing each year, as the number of petrol and diesel cars slowly dwindles. What does a park operator need…


VIN CHIP™ duo supports the conviction of seven men in £1m plant machiery theft

VIN CHIP™ is a theft deterrent and identification system for leisure vehicles. It is installed during manufacture by UK touring caravan and some motorhome manufacturers and is growing as it…


Pitching the Value - An economic impact and benefits assessment of the Holiday Park and Campsite Sector in the UK

Call to all Holiday Park and Campsite Owners and Operators: We need your help and input to this 
important research.


The UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA) is an umbrella…


Government publishes guidance for holiday park owners and operators

The desire to own an easily accessible holiday bolt-hole by the sea or in the countryside has grown steadily since the turn of the 21st Century. In the last five…


New government departments – mission statements and policy priorities published

As part of the recent changes announced in government departments, Number 10 has published an overview with mission statements and policy priorities for the four new departments.  A summary is…


Cabinet reshuffle and new government departments

Rishi Sunak PM has today announced a cabinet reshuffle with new Secretaries of State appointments as follows:

Kemi Badenoch becomes Sectretary of State for Business and Trade
Lucy Frazer is Secretary…


DVLA industrial action on 1st Feb

Industrial action on Wednesday 1 February is likely to result in delays in getting through to DVLA’s contact centre. They have suggested people should avoid trying to contact them on…


Details of government’s new plan for smart electric vehicle charging revealed

The government’s new plan sets out steps to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle (EV) charging, including allowing motorists to power their homes using the electricity stored in their…