Insurance

Don't let lost luggage ruin your summer holiday

With the first rush of the Easter break already well underway, how many families arrived at their destination to find their luggage didn’t? A leading independent travel insurance website, insurewithease.com, believes the numbers could be much bigger than people may realise.

Ten times more stay-at-home dads than 10 years ago

The number of UK dads staying at home to care for young children has risen 10 times in as many years, according to new research.

Monthly home cover repayments need not be the costly option

Paying for home insurance by month doesn't have to incur an additional charge, says moneysupermarket.com.

Cost of motoring rises 8.6%

Sainsbury's Finance estimates that the annual cost of running a car has increased by up to 8.6% in just five months following steep increases in fuel and insurance costs.

DIY disasters costs Brits £331 million

Just over a third (39 per cent) of Britons are planning to make improvements to their home over the next twelve months, but with family budgets being tightened across the country this year, it seems that many people are looking to go cheap and instead of hiring a professional, will look at tackling the work themselves.

Opera singer Gio Compario to play Glastonbury

Gocompare.com's larger than life opera star Gio Compario is being linked with this year's Glastonbury Festival.

Decay in nation's dental health

A lack of affordable dental care could have a severe effect on the future state of Britain's teeth, according to a recent survey into the oral health of the nation carried out by healthcare provider Simplyhealth.

Brits stay at home for Easter as downturn continues to bite

Staying at home and spending quality time with the family are top priorities for most Brits this Easter according to research conducted by Staysure.co.uk.

Pet owners risk poisoning four-legged friends with chocolate treats

Over 2.9 million pet owners (10 per cent) are unwittingly running the risk of poisoning their pooches and moggies by regularly feeding them chocolate, reveals research by Churchill Pet Insurance.

Be 'egg-stra' careful what you treat your pets to at Easter

Over a third (35.9%) of over 50s own a cat or a dog and Saga knows how much they love their pets. With Easter approaching comes a timely reminder to make sure that the treats given aren't harmful to their health.

BIBA success with electronic motor insurance certificate

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) is delighted that following years of negotiation between the Department for Transport (DfT) and BIBA, that the legislative changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are about to become law.