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Say ‘Oh Yes' to your very own Churchill

Oh Yes! It is now possible for fans to own their very own Churchill - the famous dog from the TV ads.

Ensure your home is protected this bank holiday

The August bank holiday is fast approaching and many Brits will be using the opportunity to go away for a long weekend.

Saga preserves No Claim Discount for vandalism victims

From today Saga Motor Insurance will preserve its policyholders' No Claim Discount in the event of a claim for car vandalism damage, offering increased financial protection for motorists over 50.

Proposals could lead to increases in car insurance premiums

AA Insurance is concerned that proposals to allow police to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving could trivialise the offence and lead to a sharp increase in the number of fixed penalty notices issued and consequent increases in car insurance premiums.

Travellers seek financial protection cover for Legacy Airlines

ProtectMyHoliday.com, the consumer financial failure website for the travel market, announce a sharp increase in demand for protection against the failure of established ‘Legacy’ Carriers.

Fully comp cheaper than third-party only

Young motorists opting for third-party only motor insurance in a bid to save money may find that this is no longer the way to cut the cost of their premiums, according to moneysupermarket.com.

Homeowners making structural changes must inform insurer

Up to 3.27 million (13%) of British homeowners intend to undertake some sort of major structural work on their home in the next 12 months, research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance reveals.

Mind the gap (year)

With A-Level results out next week (20 August) and many students jetting off on a much anticipated gap year, moneysupermarket.com urges ‘gappers' to consider their insurance needs and not to travel uninsured.

UK hotspots for theft and burglary revealed

Homes in London and Nottingham were the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.

Higher home excesses

Standard excesses in home insurance policies have increased over the past 12 months according to independent financial research company Defaqto's latest report into the market.

Fat Cats - The rich, the cute and the furry

Dining out on rare white truffles, buying Madonna's mansion and starring in a world famous TV series sounds like the type of thing that only happens to the Hollywood A-list. But for the richest pets on the planet, it's all in a day's work.

Businesses more likely to feel the pinch this summer

Summer security shortfalls are potentially putting two million small businesses at risk of burglary, according to research by specialist business insurer Hiscox.

Don't give burglars an open invitation

As the hot weather continues, Halifax Home Insurance reminds homeowners to keep doors and windows closed to avoid giving burglars a window of opportunity.

Legal & General new over 50s life insurance plans

Legal & General is launching three new guaranteed acceptance life insurance plans for the over 50s. All three Over 50s plans are only available direct from Legal & General online, by post or over the phone.

Confused.com adds new car insurance provider to panel

Confused.com welcomes Hughes Insurance to their already comprehensive list of motor insurance providers.