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Archived 2009-11 news:
 | Car Insurance UK: People cutting back on car maintenance, experts warn |
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| 28th November 2009 | Drivers of all ages are reducing their spending on car maintenance during the recession, it has been discovered.
Two separate reports released this week - one by Kwik-Fit and another by Glass.co.uk - identified that people are procrastinating when it comes to carrying out basic checks.
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 | Credit Cards: Supreme court judgment 'a blow' for consumers |
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| 27th November 2009 | A supreme court ruling which means people will not be repaid unfair overdraft charges has come as a blow to consumers, it has been suggested.
Martin Bamford, chartered financial planner for Informed Choice, believes most people thought the judgment would work in the favour of the Office of... | |
 | Home Insurance UK: Homeowners 'must be practical' once floodwaters retreat |
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| 25th November 2009 | Anyone who has been affected by flooding needs to get in touch with their home insurance company as soon as possible to make a claim, it has been advised.
This is according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), which indicated that many companies have how set up 24-hour helplines to... | |
 | Home Insurance UK: Flood damage 'could cost £100m' |
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| 24th November 2009 | People are being reminded of the value of home insurance as flood waters sweep parts of the UK.
In light of the recent wild weather, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is advising homeowners make sure their policies are up to scratch.
The group estimates that the damage co... | |
 | Utilities: Defra reveals generation of workplace wasters |
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| 20th November 2009 | People are generally more concerned with the environment at home than they are in their place of work, it has emerged.
New research for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) discovered that attitudes towards energy saving and recycling differ between the two locatio... | |
 | Travel Insurance UK: Solo travel 'set to soar' |
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| 19th November 2009 | There is likely to be an increase in the number of people opting to travel alone, it has been suggested.
According to editor of solotravel.org Anthony Page, some places are more popular than others with individual travellers, with Australia and New Zealand tending to top the bill.
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 | Mortgages: Rics: End of stamp duty holiday will have an impact |
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| 18th November 2009 | When the stamp duty holiday comes to an end, certain regions are likely to suffer, it has been suggested.
According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), market activity will be affected in some regions more than others, with the West Midlands, east Midlands, Wales and Sco... | |
 | Home Insurance UK: Stay safe as houses, Brits urged |
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| 14th November 2009 | Brits, particularly older people and students, are being urged to protect themselves from distraction burglars and avoid making home insurance claims.
The Home Office has launched a national campaign, led by The Bill star Graham Cole, to warn against criminals who deceive people in order to... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: How to avoid car insurance claim this winter |
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| 13th November 2009 | Drivers should be prepared for the dark winter months to ensure they do not become a victim of theft, it is advised.
Tracker, which provides stolen vehicle recovery systems, warns that figures reveal a 20 per cent increase in recoveries of stolen vehicles during the winter months.
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 | Car Insurance UK: Stay sensible with satnavs, drivers urged |
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| 12th November 2009 | Motorists are being reminded of the importance of retaining some common sense when driving, even if they are relying on satnav technology to get them to their destination.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) urges drivers to keep a map in their vehicles as backup.
As the use ... | |
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