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Google now offering caravan and motorhome vehicle advertising platform

In a significant move, Google is now including leisure vehicles among those that can be advertised through its Merchant Centre. 

Caravan, campervan and motorhome dealers can now make use of…


Adria Concessionaires MD to retire after 18 years

After 18 years of dedicated service, Slavica Sterk is retiring from her role as Managing Director at Adria Concessionaires, the UK arm of Slovenian leisure vehicle brand Adria. 

Since 2007,…


New owner buys campervan on the strength of NCC approval

A new campervan owner made a 637-mile round trip to purchase an NCC-approved vehicle.

Stuart Smith left his Glasgow home on 1 March and used a plane, train and taxi…


How to obtain a Certificate of Conformity to register a caravan overseas

A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) enables people to take a touring caravan for use outside the UK.

To request a copy of the CoC please contact the manufacturer of the…


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NCC statement as administrators appointed at holiday caravan manufacturer Atlas Leisure Homes

Atlas Leisure Homes, a Hull-based manufacturer of holiday caravans for more than 50 years, has gone into administration with 180 job losses. FRP Advisory were appointed joint administrators on 11…


Park businesses aiming high with national award successes

Two NCC member park businesses have been celebrating national recognition achieved through high profile awards programmes. 

Haven’s 500-acre Hafan Y Mor holiday park in Gwynedd has been shortlisted for a…


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Holiday lodge consumer concerns aired on BBC Radio 4

This week BBC Radio 4 broadcast a discussion on the difficulties when buying a holiday lodge as part of its consumer affairs programme You and Yours. It featured a former holiday…


FCA releases update on motor finance review next steps

In a major announcement this week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a statement regarding its review of the past use of motor finance discretionary commission arrangements. If the Supreme Court’s…


Why choose an NCC-approved touring caravan, motorhome or campervan?

David Whitehead – the NCC’s Director of Technical services for touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans – explains why consumers should look for the NCC badge when buying

The NCC badge…


Changes to how holiday pay is calculated in the hospitality industry

Following changes to legislation around the calculation of holiday pay for those working in the hospitality industry, we’re urging holiday park operators to ensure their businesses are legally compliant. 

The…