Insurance
Renewed interest in drive holidays
As the May Bank Holiday and school Half Term approaches a rising number of Brits are choosing to opt for drive holidays abroad in order to adopt a greener approach to travel and avoid the long queues at airports for check in and the stress of lost baggage according to American Express Insurance Services.
Champions League final could be a costly match
With less than a week until the Champions League final, it is important Chelsea and Manchester United fans are fully prepared for their trip to Moscow.
Mobile phone driving offenders face hidden £5.4m cost
Police forces are not the only ones cracking down on motorists who risk lives by using hand-held mobile phones. Motor insurers are now showing support by increasing the premiums quoted for offenders - or even refusing cover, according to new data from the AA.
Government drive to increase flexible working for families
Commenting on the Government's drive to increase flexible working for families, Kate Syred, Head of Direct Line for Business, said: "The Government is proposing several initiatives to encourage parents to improve their work-life balance, including setting up their own business.
uSwitch.com: LV= to remove unfair administration charges
Ashton Berkhauer, insurance expert at uSwitch.com, the independent online price comparison and switching service, comments on the decision by LV= to remove unfair administration charges for car insurance customers:
National work from home day
Mike Bowman, Head of MORE TH>N BUSINESS, comments on national work from home day 15th May:
DIY deals are top for internet savvy Brits
British holiday-makers are choosing cheaper prices and increased choice over the traditional package holiday; but the decline of the travel agent and rise of the internet and budget airlines is pushing the limits of existing insurance policies.
LV= to launch new travel insurance policy
LV= has announced the launch of a new travel insurance policy in time for the summer holiday season.
Pitfalls for Britain's home based workforce
As the nation prepares for National Working At Home Day (Thursday 15th May), Lloyds TSB Insurance is warning Britain's growing home-based workforce to avoid the pitfalls of not having adequate insurance cover.
ASDA: Tesco's new life insurance for Over-50s
In response to the launch of Tesco's new life insurance for Over-50s, ASDA Head of Insurance, Gideon Ingham, comments: "Tesco's offer is another addition to all the other Over 50s life cover products that are unfair as consumers could have to pay in far more than their cover will pay out.
Patients to have their say
More than 35,000 patients across the UK will be given the chance to have their say about their treatment, thanks to a major new survey by Bupa.
Last chance to take up Beat and Freeze offer from Halifax
Homeowners are reminded that this month is the last chance to take advantage of Halifax Home Insurance's Beat and Freeze offer before it ends on May 31st.
Pet insurance misconceptions
As many as 11 million British pet owners have no insurance cover for their pet cats and dogs, according to research from Sainsbury's Finance.
Tesco launches life insurance for the Over-50s
Tesco is launching a new life insurance policy designed specifically to meet the needs of the over-50s age group.
Newcastle Building Society launches motor insurance service
Newcastle Building Society has announced the launch of its new Motor Insurance service providing individuals with an immediate quote for a tailored policy to suit their needs.