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Archived 2008-10 news (page 5):
 | Home Insurance UK: Brits 'consider house-sharing' to save money |
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| 8th October 2008 | Britons may be able to save on their home insurance if they jointly purchase a house with their parents or in-laws, according to Halifax.
A survey of more than 2,000 adults by Halifax has revealed that a quarter of people would consider doing this as they got older.
However, 37 per... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: Car owners downgrading to 'one vehicle per household' |
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| 7th October 2008 | Many motorists in the UK are opting to save on the costs of car insurance by only having one vehicle per household, new research suggests.
Esure says that 48 per cent are downscaling or keeping their current model for longer in an effort to fight the rising costs of running a car.
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 | Car Insurance UK: RoSPA to conduct work-related driver safety poll |
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| 4th October 2008 | The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is launching a major research project into the safety of young motorists who drive as part of their job.
Work-related driving and young people currently pose two of the biggest challenges to road safety, the organisation claims. ... | |
 | Travel Insurance UK: Travellers 'want more protection' |
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| 4th October 2008 | More people are booking holidays through tour operators as a result of the collapse of airline XL, it has been claimed.
Derek Moore, the chairman of the Association of Independent Tour Operators, stated that there has been a "surge" in the amount of people booking through firms th... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: "Honest majority" pay the price for car insurance evaders |
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| 3rd October 2008 | The costs caused by accidents involving drivers with no car insurance land at the feet of ordinary drivers who do pay their premiums, an expert has said.
A spokesman for the Association of British Insurers (ABI) outlined the problem faced in tackling car insurance evaders, which is being ... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: Driving risks 'caused by roadside banners' |
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| 3rd October 2008 | Banners attached to road safety signs advertising events such as birthdays are putting motorists' lives at risk, a council has warned.
According to Powys council in Wales messages written on sheets and paper attached to important road signs were a "real hazard ".
Officers... | |
 | Home Insurance UK: Collectors urged to review contents insurance |
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| 2nd October 2008 | Home art collections could be worth more than many people think, according to Halifax Home Insurance.
The insurer has warned that treasures such as antiques, art and comic collections should be protected against future loss or damage.
Senior claims manager Martyn Foulds said that a... | |
 | Travel Insurance UK: Travel insurance warning for backpackers |
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| 1st October 2008 | Backpackers who jet off with incorrect travel insurance are putting their families at serious risk, according to a travel expert.
Tom Griffiths, founder of gapyear.com, warned that travellers with insufficient insurance risk putting their parents homes and life savings in danger.
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