Episode 12 | Sue Wilcock, Rob Thacker, Callum Howard: Reflections

In this episode of the UK Director Business podcast, sponsored by Affinia, host and Managing Editor of UK Director Magazines, Sue Wilcock, and co-host Rob Thacker, CEO of Sona Insurance, are joined by podcast producer Callum Howard, co-founder of Limitless Film and Media.

This episode is a recap of our most recent episodes where we chat about the common threads coming up in our conversations around running a business and reflect on the lessons we’ve learned. We also take a trip down memory lane, chatting about music memories and recalling the most impactful advertising campaigns of our youth, and how things have changed from then to now.

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Blog: Mastering digital visibility for business directors

For many business directors, “digital visibility” can sound like just another business buzzword. But these days, your company’s online presence isn’t just about marketing; it shows how credible your brand is, how far it reaches, and how much it can grow in the future. Understanding and guiding this presence is now a basic part of leading a modern business.

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Blog: 8 ways to reduce construction equipment downtime

It can be frustrating to deal with construction equipment that needs repairing, but actually, that’s not the most damaging aspect of equipment damage. The downtime it causes can be much more impactful, with the cost of idling workers and delays often having a much bigger bill than the cost of the repair work.

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Mileage allowance increase – new 55p rate explained

A surprise change to UK tax rules was announced on 21 May 2026, with the Government increasing the mileage allowance rate from 45p to 55p per mile (ppm) for the first 10,000 business miles. This is the first increase in over 15 years (45ppm introduced on 6 April 2011), and it has immediate implications for both employees and self-employed individuals.

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