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Archived 2011-07 news:
 | Car Insurance UK: Value of fraudulent car insurance claims reaches £466m |
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| 30th July 2011 | The value of fraudulent car insurance claims in the UK now stands at £466 million, new figures have revealed.
According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), insurance fraud is becoming a growing problem across the country.
Indeed, statistics from the group showed tha... | |
 | Travel Insurance UK: Brits show a desire to get away from it all |
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| 29th July 2011 | More than half (54 per cent) of Brits will be heading overseas this year as they seek to take a break from their everyday lives, a survey from Lloyds TSB has discovered.
The study found that the majority of people like to book their breaks well in advance, giving them plenty of time to take... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: Signals must be safe and clear |
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| 29th July 2011 | Motorists need to make sure any signals they make are done in good time and when is necessary, head of training at IAM Drive & Survive Simon Elstow has noted.
He stressed that failing to give signals can be dangerous, potentially leading drivers to make a claim on their car insurance. | |
 | Home Insurance UK: Brits opt to invest in their gardens |
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| 28th July 2011 | People are starting to spend more on their gardens, which gives rise to the need for a decent home insurance policy, Santander has revealed.
Last year, it is estimated that £5.2 billion was spent on improving outdoor spaces, with 12 million people opting to grow their own vegetables.<... | |
 | Savings Accounts: Money 'remains a taboo topic' among Brits |
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| 27th July 2011 | Many people are reluctant to talk about money and how much they may have stashed away in their savings accounts, a Scottish Widows survey has found.
Finance was found to be the biggest no-go subject among respondents, as 43... | |
 | Travel Insurance UK: Travel insurance 'still necessary' for staycations |
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| 26th July 2011 | Anyone embarking on holidays in the UK still needs to take out travel insurance for peace of mind, one expert has noted.
Stuart Bensusan, co-founder and head of sales for Essential Travel, highlighted that travel insurance covers more than just medical expenses, which is often what people d... | |
 | Utilities: SSE price rise puts further strain on households |
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| 23rd July 2011 | Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has decided to raise the price of its utility bills, which will put further strain on household finances.
Consumer Focus explained that the 18 per cent rise for gas and 11 per cent for electricity will mean that more people are at risk of living in fuel po... | |
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