The Campfire

Discover who UK immigration rules apply to, how they affect daily life, and what to know if you plan to stay long term.

A guide to becoming a UK citizen, including permanent residency, the Life in the UK test, and what the process involves.

Learn the difference between Settled Status and Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, who can apply, and what each status allows you to do.

See if you’re eligible to register with a GP in the UK, whether you need an NHS number, and what to expect after signing up.

Learn what invalidates car insurance in the UK, including common mistakes, changes you must report, and how to avoid having a claim refused.

Does car insurance cover repairs? Learn which types of car insurance pay for repairs, what’s excluded, and when claims are approved.

What is classic car insurance and how does it work? Learn how specialist cover differs from standard car insurance, including agreed value and mileage limits.

Is car insurance valid during weather warnings? Learn how UK insurance works in red alerts, storms, flooding, and bad driving conditions.

Learn what a named driver is, how it differs from the main driver, how it affects price and no claims discount, and when to add someone to your policy.

What happens to car insurance when someone dies? Learn the steps to take in the UK, whether cover is still valid, refunds, and how to handle the policy.

Does your credit score affect car insurance in the UK? Learn how credit checks work, what matters most, and how to get insured if you’re new to the UK.

What does personal accident cover mean in car insurance? Learn what it covers, who it applies to, and how payouts work in the UK.

Is there VAT on car insurance in the UK? Learn how car insurance is taxed, why VAT does not apply, and how Insurance Premium Tax works.

Learn how UK car insurance groups work, which are the cheapest car insurance groups and how to check which group your car is in.

Driving in the UK with a Foreign Licence? Discover how to drive in the UK with your international licence and explore important regulations.

Confused about your No Claims Discount? Discover how to get rewarded for your claim-free driving experience with Marshmallow.

A step-by-step guide to proving your claims-free driving history. We don’t mind what country it’s from – find the documents we accept and upload it on the app.

Looking for cheap car insurance in the UK? Discover 11 proven ways to make your car insurance cheaper, from choosing the right car to building your no claims discount.

Everything about UK mobile phone driving laws: penalties, exceptions, using phones in cradles, and what counts as illegal. Stay safe and avoid fines.

Learn what UK road signs mean with our complete guide. Discover how many road signs are in the UK, what each sign means, and get resources to pass your theory test.

Need a rental guarantor in the UK? Learn what being a guarantor means, who can be one, how to stop being a guarantor, and alternatives for UK newcomers.

New to UK car insurance? Learn how car insurance works in the UK, the types of car insurance available, and what you need to know before getting cover.

Thinking of buying a second-hand car? We asked ClickMechanic, the UK's leading car maintenance platform, for the top things you should check your car for.

Moved to the UK and planning on how to buy a house? Learn how to build your credit score and get onto the housing ladder with this simple guide.

Want to know what an excess actually is and how it affects the price of your car insurance? Read this blog...

From the polite to the puzzling – some things UK drivers do don’t seem to make sense. Find out what it all means with these seven unwritten road rules explained.

What is third-party car insurance and what does it cover? Learn what third-party only insurance means, if it's cheaper and how it compares to fully comprehensive insurance.