Wales-based insurer Admiral saw its profits rise 26% during 2021.
It posted a pre-tax profit of £769m and means 10,000 employees will now receive free shares up to £3,600 as an incentive after the business benefitted from reduced cars on lockdown roads and more people working from home during the pandemic.
Bridgend Council has again brought chaos to residents living near Brynmenyn Primary School, Tondu by reopening a school drop-off zone to approved users only.
Other parents have been blocking up Lon Derw road and local residents said it’s again become very dangerous and may again demostrate and halt all traffic outside the school.
Average used car prices are continuing to increase to record levels, with the average sticker price increasing 31.9% on a year-on-year and like-for-like basis in February, according to Auto Trader.
It marks the 23rd month of consecutive price growth with the average used model gaining £4,000, but there are signs the spurt is slowing.