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April 2009

30, Apr, 2009
Now 'is the right time to extend'

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has said the economic downtur ...

30, Apr, 2009
Travel insurance costs 'can impact destination choices for Brits'

Brits who are considering travelling outside of the euro-zone on a summer ...

30, Apr, 2009
DIY impact on home insurance 'likely to increase'

Two-thirds of Brits are planning to get their hands dirty and do some DIY ...

30, Apr, 2009
Travel insurance price hikes 'can take place overnight'

Older individuals who are looking to take out travel insurance have been ...

30, Apr, 2009
Age 'remains a relevant issue'

The recent passing into law of the equality bill caused quite a furore rec ...

29, Apr, 2009
Car insurance cost rise in first quarter

Car insurance premiums rise in the first quarter, a new study has reveal ...

29, Apr, 2009
Cats and dogs 'causing headaches for owners'

One-in-eight cats and dogs are suffering from medical conditions before th ...

29, Apr, 2009
Beauty mishaps 'bring about a rise in home insurance claims'

Home insurance policies have taken a hit in recent months due to an incr ...

28, Apr, 2009
Pet cover urged during RSPCA week

Britons who own pets have been urged to take out comprehensive pet insura ...

28, Apr, 2009
Swine flu outbreak 'causing travel insurance panic buying'

The scare surrounding recent outbreaks of swine flu and the possibility of ...

28, Apr, 2009
Brits 'paying more for European vacations'

British travellers looking to take a vacation in Europe this year face inc ...

27, Apr, 2009
All-inclusive deals 'growing in popularity'

More and more travellers are opting for all-inclusive deals as the credit ...

27, Apr, 2009
Travellers to US advised over cover

Individuals travelling to the US have been advised that should they be ref ...

27, Apr, 2009
Caravan owners 'urged to take cover'

UK owners of caravans have been urged to ensure they have separate caravan ...

27, Apr, 2009
Property buyers offered insurance incentives

A growing number of house-building firms are offering prospective buyers e ...

27, Apr, 2009
Cheshire man escapes house fire

A man from Cheshire has avoided serious injury after being rescued from a ...

27, Apr, 2009
WHO issues warning over travel stress

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned holidaymakers that internat ...

24, Apr, 2009
Individuals advised on getting optimum home cover

Homeowners have been advised on a list of priorities they should make when ...

24, Apr, 2009
ABI backs govt Flood and Water Management Bill

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has backed the publication of th ...

24, Apr, 2009
One in ten renew EHIC cards

Just ten per cent of European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) holders have re ...

23, Apr, 2009
Pet insurance market 'bigger than ever in the UK'

The growing pet insurance market has continued to increase in size in th ...

23, Apr, 2009
Burglaries 'could rise 50% by 2010'

UK insurer Norwich Union has predicted there will be a 50 per cent increas ...

23, Apr, 2009
Solvency II implemented for European insurers

The European Parliament has ratified the new Solvency II scheme which aims ...

23, Apr, 2009
Car insurance costs linked to convictions and claims

The AA has reported that 10,000 people broke the law in February for using ...

22, Apr, 2009
Travel insurance 'key for visitors to Spain'

Anyone planning a trip to Spain this year has been advised that having sui ...

22, Apr, 2009
House blaze in Bangor

A property in Bangor was burnt to the ground recently after a fire broke i ...

22, Apr, 2009
Tips to improve home security

Halifax has revealed a number of useful tips for improving home security. ...

21, Apr, 2009
Travellers 'should not worry about more failures'

Individuals booking a holiday this year should not worry unduly over the l ...

21, Apr, 2009
MPPI 'a helping hand for homeowners'

Mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) could help many homeowners ma ...

21, Apr, 2009
Car insurance increases of 40% for eating at the wheel

Individuals found to be eating while at the wheel of a moving vehicle coul ...

20, Apr, 2009
21m victims of road rage in 2008

More than 21 million people were victims of road rage in the UK last year, ...

20, Apr, 2009
Brits 'looking to travel closer to home'

British holidaymakers are choosing European destinations that are closer t ...

20, Apr, 2009
ABI warns fraudsters of the peril they face

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned anyone considering ca ...

17, Apr, 2009
Failure to disclose history 'could lead to cancellation'

A failure to fully disclose medical history when taking out travel insura ...

17, Apr, 2009
All-inclusive deals 'growing in popularity for Brits'

The number of UK holidaymakers who are choosing to take out all-inclusive ...

17, Apr, 2009
Insurance fraud up 17 per cent

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published figures showing th ...

16, Apr, 2009
Pet owners 'not prepared to give up luxuries for their animals'

More than two thirds of pet owners would not give up a meal out or a weeke ...

16, Apr, 2009
Homeowners 'waiting to trade up'

Up to four million UK homeowners are waiting for the property market to pi ...

16, Apr, 2009
Road deaths reach record low

The number of deaths on Northamptonshire roads was at its lowest point eve ...

15, Apr, 2009
Brits 'often embarrassed about medical history'

British holidaymakers often feel embarrassed when discussing private medic ...

15, Apr, 2009
Cheap insurance 'provides limited cover'

Individuals travelling abroad have been advised that often the cheapest t ...

14, Apr, 2009
Motoring convictions 'hurt premiums'

Car insurance premiums could rise by as much as 48 per cent if an indivi ...

14, Apr, 2009
Honesty 'the key to complete cover'

Travelling without informing insurers of medical history or a pre-existing ...

14, Apr, 2009
Travel insurance claims 'dependant upon the season'

The level of personal injury claims for travel insurers is dependent upon ...

09, Apr, 2009
'Pets suffering' as owners cancel cover

The number of animals which are suffering due to the downturn could be as ...

09, Apr, 2009
Recession 'could cause driver fatigue'

Recessionary pressures could be causing more professional drivers to take ...

09, Apr, 2009
Scots 'looking to improve their property'

The majority of Scottish homeowners are looking to get out the tools and c ...

08, Apr, 2009
Pub thatch catches fire

The thatched roof of a pub in East Aberthaw, in the Vale of Glamorgan, cau ...

08, Apr, 2009
Young drivers 'should be offered more training'

Individuals who are starting out in a career as a professional driver shou ...

08, Apr, 2009
Police to stop 'insurance dodgers'

Individuals which fail to renew their car insurance prior to its expirat ...

07, Apr, 2009
Home insurance cuts 'increasing risk for Brits'

Thousands of Britons are putting their future financial stability at risk ...

07, Apr, 2009
Garden shed security 'causes concern'

Ensuring all items are locked securely away in garden sheds is imperative ...

06, Apr, 2009
Homeowner spend on DIY up

The amount of money UK homeowners spend on property maintenance and home i ...

06, Apr, 2009
Brits 'save money on driving'

Rather than cutting back on their car insurance premiums, innovative Bri ...

06, Apr, 2009
Homeowners 'less handy than their parents'

The number of individuals willing to tackle DIY jobs around the home has s ...

03, Apr, 2009
Top 5 DIY disasters revealed

The top five DIY disasters have been outlined for anyone looking to get th ...

03, Apr, 2009
Easter DIY insurance advised

Britons looking to make some DIY home improvements this Easter weekend hav ...

03, Apr, 2009
Additional medical insurance for older individuals

Additional cover has been advised for older travellers. Ed Perkins wrote ...

02, Apr, 2009
Vintage car insurance 'becoming more popular'

The number of people taking out classic and high-performance vehicle insur ...

02, Apr, 2009
Garden theft 'on the increase'

Instances of garden theft are on the rise due to the economic downturn and ...

01, Apr, 2009
Individuals 'undervaluing their possessions'

Many UK homeowners are undervaluing the amount of possessions which they o ...

01, Apr, 2009
House insurance advice to lower premiums

UK homeowners have been advised on a number of methods they can employ to ...

01, Apr, 2009
Travel insurance for Ryanair travellers advised

Budget airline Ryanair has urged holidaymakers to make sure they arrange ...

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