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Delve into the secrets of the insurance sector in this section, where we'll give you all of the insight you need to cut your insurance bills and find the perfect provider for you.

Sep 01, 2021

Insta snaps and home renovations: how Brits risk voiding their insurance

Research shows the common mistakes people make that could invalidate their home or car ins...

Aug 16, 2021

Will your insurer pay out if you put the wrong fuel in your car?

Misfuelling can ruin your engine completely and cost thousands of pounds to fix.

Nov 06, 2020

What you need to know about driving in lockdown

As the population of England has entered lockdown, there are only a few exceptions allowin...

Nov 02, 2020

Lockdown and holiday travel: Your rights

The government announced a second national lockdown in England from this Thursday for a mo...

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Aug 14, 2020

Can you switch car insurer if you’ve taken a payment holiday?

September is the peak month for car insurance renewals but with payment holidays offered t...

Jun 04, 2020

Flights resumed but FCO travel restrictions remain: Your rights

Holidaymakers may be relieved that flights to popular destinations are resuming over summe...

Apr 07, 2020

Government extends guidance against all but essential travel: your refund rights

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has extended its warning against all but essenti...

Apr 02, 2020

Cancelling an existing insurance policy: what you need to consider

As consumers look to stem their outflows, health and life insurers say they’ve received ...

Feb 04, 2020

The practical questions electric car buyers should ask

As the government seeks to meet its net zero emissions target and encourages drivers to sw...

Jan 31, 2020

Brexit day: how travel, shopping and rights may change in the future

The UK officially leaves the EU today. Whether you’re celebrating or commiserating, ever...

Aug 21, 2019

Travel insurance: are common ailments pre-existing medical conditions?

If you suffer from a mild illness, have a repeat prescription or experienced a one-off ail...

Jun 24, 2019

Three money mistakes renters make

More people than ever are renting. Young people fresh out of university are joining the mi...

Jun 17, 2019

Why income protection is important in your 20s and 30s

It’s easy to dismiss income protection as something you’ll need later in life when age...

Apr 16, 2019

‘I didn’t buy insurance for my staycation and lost £270’

Millions of Brits will choose to holiday in the UK this year, but many will have no protec...

Apr 08, 2019

Private health insurance: a beginner’s guide

Our expert answers some of the most common questions about private health cover.

Feb 04, 2019

‘I can’t be charged during the cooling off period’: the insurance myths confusing Brits

When you buy a new insurance policy, knowing you have 14 days to change your mind may alla...

Jan 16, 2019

These fibs could land you with a fraud charge

Almost 450,000 Brits last year risked invalidating their car insurance or even being prose...

Nov 22, 2018

Six surprising ways to invalidate your travel insurance

Before going on holiday you should always buy travel insurance to protect you and your fam...

Nov 09, 2018

Young drivers: top tips to cut car insurance costs

Young drivers are stung with higher insurance premiums due to their lack of experience and...

Oct 02, 2018

Primera Air collapses: what passengers need to know

Low-cost airline Primera Air has cancelled flights at the last minute as it is expected to...

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Driving test backlog increase costs for learners

Learner drivers across the UK are haemorrhaging money as the ongoing driving test backlog ...

Oct 15, 2021

Car insurance is getting cheaper for young drivers

Typical car insurance premiums for 17 to 21-year-olds fell 14% from 2020 to 2021, from an ...

Oct 11, 2021

Average age of people buying private healthcare is now 33

The average age of a person buying private health insurance in Britain has fallen by 20 pe...

Oct 07, 2021

Government travel advice lifted for 32 destinations

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has lifted its advice against al...

Oct 06, 2021

How to stop your car from being stolen

Gangs are using handheld devices disguised as a Nintendo Game Boy to bypass cars’ securi...

Oct 05, 2021

Cost of car insurance rises as Brits return to work

The cost of car insurance has risen slightly following a major drop in prices at the start...

The savings accounts paying the most interest

It’s time to get your finances in shape, and moving your cash savings to a higher paying deal is a good plac...

Everything you need to know about being furloughed

Few people had heard of ‘furlough’ before March 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic thrust the idea of bein...

The experts’ guide to sorting out your personal finances in 2021

From opting to ‘low spend’ months to imposing your own ‘cooling-off period’, industry experts reveal t...

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Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

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Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

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