Insurance
1 in 3 Brits still struggling to find an NHS dentist
It has been revealed that a staggering 1 in 3 people in the UK are still struggling to find an NHS dentist, according to new research from Simplyhealth.
AXA travel policies updated to provide medical cover in Channel Islands
AXA, the UK's largest travel insurance provider, has announced that all of its travel insurance policies are being updated to reflect the Department of Health's ruling on medical treatment in the Channel Islands.
Rural homes targeted by thieves as recession bites
A shock rise in thefts from rural homes has prompted large rural insurer NFU Mutual to urge country people to review security measures.NFU Mutual's own claims figures have revealed a 14.7% increase in thefts from homes in the UK countryside in 2008.
Moneysupermarket.com compares over 100 car insurance brands
Market leading price comparison site moneysupermarket.com now has 103 motor insurance brands available to compare in its motor insurance listings.
Make sure your Easter getaway is insured
With Easter just around the corner many Brits will be planning their spring getaway; research from the UK's leading comparison site, moneysupermarket.com, reveals nearly two-thirds of Brits (62 per cent) would not take out travel insurance when going on holiday.
Who’s pinching my pots?
Gardening is the most popular past time for the over 50's and with the clocks going forward this weekend, more of them will be making the most of the extra hour of daylight and getting out in their gardens to prepare for the summer months.
AEGON pays 91% of Critical Illness claims in 2008
AEGON Scottish Equitable has today published claims data which shows that it paid out on 91 per cent of critical illness claims in 2008.
Safe as houses in Kensington and Chelsea
Householders in the London borough of Kensington & Chelsea are literally safe as houses - or at least the safest in England and Wales, new research from Virgin Money Home Insurance shows.
Britain's pooches and moggies don't escape the credit crunch
It's not just people who are being affected by the current economic slump, according to Sainsbury's Finance, which offers good quality, competitively priced pet insurance.
Norwich Union critical illness statistics for 2008
Norwich Union, soon to be Aviva, paid out 1,625 critical illness (CI) claims during 2008, totalling almost £121 million paid to people in need. This represents an increase of 14% compared to 2007. The company also paid out a further £216 million to the families of loved ones who have died, or been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Music-mad Brits a menace on the roads
Brits are a nation of distracted drivers, according to research by moneysupermarket.com - and could face hefty penalties on their motor insurance premiums if caught being careless behind the wheel.
Recessionary cutbacks leave household valuables uninsured
Almost one in five (18%) UK households are not protected by home contents insurance policies, resulting in almost £154 billion worth of valuables remaining uninsured, according to research from uSwitch.com.
moneysupermarket.com adds new insurance brands live on site
moneysupermarket.com users are now able to view motor insurance quotes from Virgin, Churchill and Privilege - giving consumers the greater choice of comparing premiums from a total of 91 motor insurance providers.
Shop around for protection products, says Defaqto
Today's shocking unemployment figures show the continuing need for protection, says Defaqto.
moneysupermarket.com: Unemployment statistics
Commenting on unemployment statistics released today, Clare Francis, site editor at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Breaking through the two million barrier, today's unemployment stats will no doubt heighten fears among the British working population.