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Car insurance customers 'could support increase in motorway speed limits'
Plans to increase the speed limit on Britain's motorways from 70mph to 80mph could be met with public support, according to Admiral. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 3 Oct 2011
UK adults owe loans up to £30,000
The average debt, including mortgages, that UK adults owe is just short of £30,000, according to figures from Credit Action. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Mon 3 Oct 2011
Car insurance owners want to see more courteous drivers
Car insurance customers would like to see other motorists be more courteous on the UK's roadways. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 3 Oct 2011
Over 90% of car insurance customers admit to speeding on motorways
Over 90 per cent of car insurance customers admit to breaking the speed limit on the UK's motorways, according to research by Autocar. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 4 Oct 2011
Spain named top holiday spot for UK travel insurance customers
The number one overseas destination for holidaying Brits is Spain, according to research by the ABTA – the Travel Association. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Tue 4 Oct 2011
Ill pets can cost Brits over £300 a year
Pet owners spend on average over £300 every year looking after ill animals, it has been claimed. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 4 Oct 2011
'Lifetime pet insurance cover the best type of policy', says SafePets UK
Brits should make sure they take out pet insurance for their pooches, according to SafePets UK. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Wed 5 Oct 2011
Around 20% of holidaying Brits do not take out travel insurance
Around a fifth of Brits head overseas without taking out a travel insurance policy, it has been claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Wed 5 Oct 2011
Car insurance: New vehicle registrations stable in September
The number of new vehicle registrations in the UK remained stable in the key September market, it has been claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 6 Oct 2011
Travel insurance owners do not want to cut back on overseas vacations
UK holidaymakers would rather cut back on home improvement projects and food shopping than miss their annual overseas vacation, according to the ABTA – the Travel Association. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Thu 6 Oct 2011
Fuel prices changing car insurance customers' driving habits
Car insurance customers are changing their driving habits to combat rising fuel costs, according to research by British Car Auctions (BCA). More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 6 Oct 2011
UK weather conditions affect home insurance claims
Weather conditions significantly affect home insurance claims, according to research by Confused.com. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 7 Oct 2011
'Winter tyres should not affect home car premiums', says AA
Fitting winter tyres on vehicles should not affect the cost of car insurance premiums, according to the AA. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 7 Oct 2011
Over 40% of Brits do not know how their pension is invested
Over two-fifths of Brits are not sure how their pension is invested, it has been claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Fri 7 Oct 2011
Car insurance customers should be careful when driving in the rain
With the winter weather on its way to the UK, car insurance customers should be careful when driving in heavy rain. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 10 Oct 2011
Pension plans are an efficient way to save for retirement
A good pension plan is the most efficient way to save for retirement, it has been claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Mon 10 Oct 2011
Car insurance: Dangerous driving causing serious injury law proposed
New legislation to tackle 'causing serious injury by dangerous driving' has been proposed by the Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 10 Oct 2011
Around 10% of Brits have a credit card their partner doesn't know about
One in ten Brits with a partner have a credit card that their other half does not know about, according to moneysupermarket.com research. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Tue 11 Oct 2011
Potential pet insurance owners must be able to exercise their dog daily
It is important people considering buying a dog ensure that they can give their pooch the time and attention they require, according to The Pet Experience. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 11 Oct 2011
Around a fifth of car insurance owners would switch providers to save £25
One in five car insurance consumers have stated they would change their policy provider for a saving of less than £25. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 11 Oct 2011
Majority of UK car insurance owners do not know the benefits of winter tyres
The vast majority of UK car insurance policyholders have little or no knowledge of the benefits of winter tyres, according to research by mytyres.co.uk. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 12 Oct 2011
Loans: Cash-strapped Brits worried about Christmas
Many Brits are worried about how they will fund the cost of the Xmas festivities this year, according to research by moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Wed 12 Oct 2011
Over 60% of car insurance policyholders want pets restrained in automobiles
More than 60 per cent of car insurance customers believe that dogs should be restrained while they are travelling in automobiles. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 12 Oct 2011
Comprehensive car insurance premiums increase by 12.3% year-on-year
UK motorists have seen the cost of their comprehensive car insurance cover increase on average by 12.3 per cent in the last 12 months. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 13 Oct 2011
Pension and retirement planning tops UK search for financial advice
Retirement and pension planning remains top of the agenda for Brits seeking independent financial advice in September. More »
By Tom Farley, Pensions - Thu 13 Oct 2011
Mortgage: Scottish first-time buyers' initiative gets an extra £4.65m
A scheme to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder has been given additional funding, according to the Scottish government. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Thu 13 Oct 2011
Total number of road casualties down 6% in 2010
The total number of road casualties in the UK was six per cent lower in 2010 compared to the year before, according to research from the Department For Transport (DFT). More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 14 Oct 2011
Student loans heading to a US style of payment
Many students will not pay back the full amount of their loans, according to Push.co.uk. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Fri 14 Oct 2011
UK car insurance owners could see the amount of road signs reduced
Car insurance policyholders could see the number of road signs in their area reduced in the future. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 14 Oct 2011
Almost 40% of car insurance customers use the phone while driving
Around a fifth of car insurance owners have admitted to using their mobile phone while behind the wheel of an automobile. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 17 Oct 2011
IAM launches a website for Brits to prepare cars for bad weather
A new website has been launched by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) to help car insurance customers prepare their vehicles for this winter. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 17 Oct 2011
Gap year students should not neglect credit card payments
Gap year students must keep up their credit card payments even when they are abroad, according to one financial expert. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 17 Oct 2011
Brits admit they will use credit cards and loans to fund Christmas
Over a fifth of Brits have admitted they will borrow money to pay for presents this Christmas, according to research by HSBC. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Tue 18 Oct 2011
Kids could distract car insurance customers this half term
Around one in ten parents are frequently distracted by their kids while driving a vehicle. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 18 Oct 2011
Home insurance can help protect against heating breakdowns this winter
Brits should carry out regular checks on heating appliances and have a home insurance policy in place to deal with an emergency. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 18 Oct 2011
'Home insurance premiums have risen to their highest levels', says AA
The typical cost of a home insurance policy has increased to its highest level, according to research by the AA. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 19 Oct 2011
Regular flyers could save up to 15% on costs with annual travel insurance
Frequent flyers could save up to 15 per cent on premium costs if they take out annual travel insurance. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Wed 19 Oct 2011
Car insurance premiums fall by 0.3% in mid 2011
In the three months up to September 2011 the average car insurance cost fell by 0.3 per cent. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 19 Oct 2011
High car insurance costs for young Brits 'will have an impact on road safety'
Increasing the cost of car insurance for young drivers will have an effect on road safety, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 20 Oct 2011
Brits happy to surf the web for home insurance cover
Over 80 per cent of UK consumers are comfortable searching for home insurance policies online without professional advice. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Thu 20 Oct 2011
Pet insurance owners should keep pooches safe on Bonfire Night
Keeping pets safe and happy on Bonfire Night this year is important, according to one expert. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Thu 20 Oct 2011
Travel insurance: Brits want extreme holidays if they win the lottery
Brits would choose to vacation in a hot country like the Caribbean or go skiing in the Austrian Alps if they won the lottery, it has been claimed. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 21 Oct 2011
Learning new skills could help reduce car insurance costs for young drivers
Young car insurance policyholders should be encouraged to develop and learn new motoring skills once they pass their test, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 21 Oct 2011
Over 75% of home insurance owners cut back to fund 'lifestyle essentials'
Over three-quarters of home insurance customers have cut back on basics in order to afford things they deem important to their lifestyle. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 21 Oct 2011
Lenders 'finding it difficult to offer long-term fixed-rate mortgages'
Lenders could find it impossible to offer 30-year fixed-rate mortgage deals with attractive terms in the current marketplace. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Mon 24 Oct 2011
More than 50% of Brits have no life insurance cover
Over 50 per cent of Brits do not have a life insurance policy in place, according to research by confused.com. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Mon 24 Oct 2011
Christmas credit card spending 'could take a long time to be paid off'
Brits could end up paying for Christmas far into the future if they only make the minimum repayments on their credit cards, according to analysis by moneysupermarket.com. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 24 Oct 2011
Breakdown cover is essential with the dark, winter nights on the way
With the dark nights rolling in and the clocks going back on October 30th, car insurance customers have been advised to have adequate cover in place in case their vehicle breaks down in the evening. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Breakdown Cover - Tue 25 Oct 2011
Protect dwellings from flood damage after Met issues amber warning
Home insurance customers can perform a number of tasks in their dwellings to protect them from flooding, according to Direct Line. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 25 Oct 2011
Around 4m Brits would have to be burgled before taking out contents cover
Almost four million Brits admitted that it would take a burglary for them to considered getting protection for possessions in their dwellings. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 25 Oct 2011
Home insurance: Burglaries increase between Halloween and bonfire night
Brits should be aware of Halloween hooliganism and bonfire night burglaries, as figures show crime goes up as the clocks go back. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 26 Oct 2011
Availability of buy-to-let mortgages increases 104% since 2008
The number of buy-to-let mortgages available in the UK has grown by 104 per cent in the last three years, according to figures from Defaqto. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Mortgages - Wed 26 Oct 2011
Parents should make sure home insurance covers teens' possessions
Teenagers are nearly worth £50 more in 2011 compared to last year because of the clothes they wear and the gadgets they carry, according to Allianz Your Cover. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 26 Oct 2011
Over 70% of car insurance customers have been affected by road rage
Over 70 per cent of car insurance customers admit to getting angry with other motorists while behind the wheel, according to research by Admiral. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 27 Oct 2011
Over 13m Brits want to leave money to their nearest and dearest
Over 13 million Brits have stated that they want to leave enough money for their nearest and dearest to live comfortably once they pass away. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Thu 27 Oct 2011
Pet insurance: Grooming is an essential part of good dog care
Grooming is an essential part of good dog care and can also help the bonding process between animal and owner, according to Your Dog Magazine. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Thu 27 Oct 2011
Understanding a vehicle's power is important for winter driving
Car insurance customers should be aware of how their vehicle applies power to the road, especially when driving in wintery conditions. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 28 Oct 2011
November is the worst month for home insurance theft claims
November is the most feared month for property burglaries, according to research by confused.com. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 28 Oct 2011
Keep pets safe and happy on bonfire night
Pet insurance customers can have a torrid time on bonfire night, as dogs and cats cower away from the noise of fireworks outside, but there are measures which can be taken to ensure pets are happier and relaxed this year. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Insurance - Mon 31 Oct 2011
