Insurance
Hot dog’ owners turn to pet advice line this summer
As the UK experiences the driest period for more than 80 years, dog owners have been turning to a specialist pet advice line for help in dealing with heat related injuries and illnesses.
How to save money on home insurance policies
According to independent financial research company Defaqto there are a number of ways that you can reduce the cost of your buildings and contents insurance without compromising on the cover.
The travel insurers that splashed cash for the ash
Now the dust has settled, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a table highlighting which travel insurance companies covered policy holders as a result of claims linked to the recent volcanic ash cloud.
Motoring off abroad? Make sure you’re covered
Motoring-mad Brits planning to take their car to Europe on holiday this year need to be aware of exactly what their car insurance policy will cover them for, says comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
Average garden shed contains £988 worth of items
The average shed now holds £988 worth of contents - an increase of £100 from the 2009 figure, according to a survey by M&S Money.
Make the festival season one to remember for the right reasons
With more than 350 music, literary or food festivals taking place in the UK over the next few months, a new survey by M&S Car Insurance has found that over half of UK adults (56%) are planning to attend at least one festival being staged across the UK this summer.
Car insurance giveaway as Swiftcover celebrates 5th anniversary
Pioneering online insurer swiftcover.com is celebrating its fifth birthday by giving away free car insurance to seven lucky customers. One customer per day for a week will get their insurance costs refunded, starting at the end of July.
Cost of the second child forces parents to stay home
Millions of ‘average' two-child families are being forced to cut their working hours as they struggle to cover the cost of childcare, according to new research from Aviva.
Home insurance premiums moving up
Home insurance premiums have risen according to the latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index, with the Shoparound price for buildings rising by 1% and contents by over 2%.
Fraud pushes biggest car insurance premium rise
Fraud is helping to push car insurance premiums up at their fastest-ever rate, according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Holidaying homeowners hide valuables in unusual places
Whilst some homeowners believe extreme decoys and strange hiding places are the way to fight off thieves, specialist household insurer Hiscox warns that the traditional basics of home security should not be forgotten as the summer peak season for thefts approaches.
Simple, affordable health insurance
A leading health insurance provider promised to revolutionise the way UK consumers access health cover as it launched a new brand and product today.
Biker safety stuck in second gear
Many of the UK’s 1.4 million moped and motorbike riders could be breaking the law without even knowing it, after a new study into biker road safety by Post Office Motorcycle Insurance revealed a lack of awareness over road laws and licence limitations.
Protect your bubble launches iPhone 4 insurance
Protect your bubble, gadget insurance provider, has launched a new iPhone insurance product that costs less than half the price of iPhone insurance from some networks.
Buy-to-let landlords warned to protect against tenant troubles
With the housing market still in a state of flux and predictions that house prices may fall further, many homeowners who are looking to move may consider renting their property out instead of selling.