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Revealed: The best time to buy home insurance to save 20%+

Buying your home insurance about three weeks ahead of the start date is likely to get you the cheapest price

7 August 2018

Direct Line to protect no-claims discounts from pothole and other no-fault damage claims

Direct Line is promising to protect customers' no-claims discount - but don't assume you won't pay more in the long run

10 May 2018

Admiral auto-renewal letters over-stated how much customers paid

Admiral has sent auto-renewal letters showing 'last year's premium' as the amount quoted, instead of that actually paid.

19 May 2017

'We challenged our car insurer mid-policy - it was £40/month, now £16'

Warning: It's predicted car insurance prices are about to spiral up 10%. Urgently check if you can lock in cheaply

3 June 2015

Beat huge insurance admin fees for simple changes

Changing a name, address or job title, or cancelling an insurance policy completely, could result in costly admin fees

21 May 2015

Cancelled Direct Line car insurance? You could be due a refund

Past and present Direct Line customers who've cancelled car insurance mid-term could be in line for a refund

3 February 2014

UK storms: Your home insurance and travel delay rights

Thousands of homes are without power and Christmas travel across the UK has been disrupted by storms

24 December 2013

Car insurance premiums too high, competition watchdog says

Car insurance premiums are too high and should be cut through a number of 'far-reaching reforms', the CC says

17 December 2013

Affected by the UK floods? Tips for claiming on your insurance

If you've been affected by floods in areas of the UK, here are some tips to help you claim on your insurance

5 December 2013

Driving licence warning: £1,000 fine, so check driving licence

Motorists face fines of up to £1,000 for out-of-date information on their driving licence – so check yours now

14 June 2013

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  • Sykes Cottages reverses coronavirus refund policy after watchdog investigation

    3 July 2020
    UK holiday accommodation provider Sykes Cottages has reversed its policy on coronavirus cancellations and will now offer customers full cash refunds, after a wave of complaints from customers and intervention from the competition watchdog

  • Car finance and high-cost credit payment holidays set to be extended

    3 July 2020
    The financial regulator has proposed further measures to support borrowers struggling to make payments on car finance deals, buy-now-pay-later agreements and other credit products due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many set to be offered another three-month payment holiday if needed

  • Government starts lifting restrictions on overseas travel

    3 July 2020
    English holidaymakers have been given the green light to start travelling to some overseas destinations from Saturday, while quarantine requirements for returning travellers will also be lifted next week, as restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic are gradually lifted

  • Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help

    3 July 2020
    Many are worried about the UK impact of the coronavirus on their ability to pay bills and even stay in their home. This guide tells you what help's out there if you can't pay bills or pay loans or credit cards back.

  • Coronavirus Life-in-Lockdown Help

    3 July 2020
    The Prime Minister has unveiled sweeping restrictions on public movement to tackle the spread of coronavirus. This has had a huge impact on daily life, affecting everything from weddings and train travel to music events and sport. To help, we're working flat out to answer your questions on these topics and more

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