Insurance
Over 50s lose confidence in future of NHS
Britons are very proud of our National Health Service and those over 50 are more inclined to use the service they provide. Eighty seven per cent have used it in the last two years (increasing to 94 per cent for those 75 and older). The good news is that 43% of the over 50s rated their experience with the NHS very good.
Homeowners warned as burglars' Christmas wish-list revealed
Cooking, candles, presents and parties are all part and parcel of the festive season, but they also make it one of the riskiest times of the year in and around your home.
Don’t play Russian roulette with your healthcare
Russia has more physicians, hospitals, and health care workers than almost any other country in the world on a per capita basis, but since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the health of the Russian population has declined considerably as a result of social, economic, and lifestyle changes.
Fans heading to World Cup wise to keep track of currency rates
On the eve of the draw for the World Cup finals, M&S Travel Money is advising football fans heading to South Africa to keep track of currency rates rather than wait until next summer to purchase their spending money.
Scots pay least for car insurance
Scottish motorists pay the least for their motor insurance premiums in the UK, according to research from moneysupermarket.com, which reveals the UK's hotspots for the cheapest and most expensive car cover.
Comparison sites still defaulting to higher excesses
Comparison sites are still defaulting to high voluntary excesses in order to provide cheaper quotations, according to independent financial research company Defaqto's latest report into the market.
MORE TH>N launches Car Claim app
Responding to new research that shows 38% of drivers fail to capture sufficient third party details needed for making a claim, MORE TH>N today became the first UK insurance company to launch an iPhone application that provides support to drivers at the scene of an accident.
Beware a write-off masquerading as a bargain
BBC1’s The One Show this week has highlighted the ongoing threats facing used car buyers and reported how vehicle checks, including the HPI Check, can help buyers avoid buying a written off vehicle masquerading as the perfect used car.
Don’t be a victim of car theft
The ever present threat of vehicle theft provides a real danger to used car buyers and recent analysis from HPI reveals that 4x4s and compact executive-style vehicles are most at threat from being stolen.
Repossessions set to increase as households struggle to meet costs
With repossession figures expected to top the 50,000 mark in 2010, The Co-operative Insurance has committed to doubling its support to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, this Christmas.
Pre-Christmas ski or snowboard holiday?
The winter sports season has got off to a great start with record early snowfalls in some European resorts and with 50cm to 100cm new snowfall expected in the Alps over the next few days says AA Travel Insurance.
Christmas shoppers beware on December 19th
Christmas shoppers need to be on their guard on December 19th - as that's the worst day for car claims, Virgin Money Car Insurance figures show.
Savvy shoppers to splash out this Christmas
Despite a tough year of recession and cutbacks, Brits aren't planning to be frugal over the festive season, according to research by home insurer LV=.
Brits among most law abiding and sensible drivers in Europe
As Christmas approaches and the party season gets underway, new research from AXA shows British drivers are less likely to jump behind the wheel while under the influence and are generally more law abiding and safety conscious than almost all its European neighbours.
Natalie Pinkham offers tips on finding the best car insurance
We all know what it feels like to get your first car. Whether it’s an old banger or a sexy racer, suddenly you have the freedom to drive around whenever and wherever you want – without relying on a lift from your parents, or having to stand around waiting for the bus.