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Archived 2011-12 news:
 | Travel Insurance UK: UK prepares to welcome 30.7 million tourists |
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| 31st December 2011 | As many as 30.7 million overseas tourists could be taking out travel insurance to holiday in the UK next year, if new statistics are to be believed.
Throughout 2012, they will collectively spend £17.6 billion, VisitBritain revealed, as many of them hope to join in events such as t... | |
 | Travel Insurance UK: Skiers shouldn't shun travel insurance |
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| 30th December 2011 | Holidaymakers who are hitting the ski slopes need to make sure they have travel insurance before pulling on their specialist gear, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has advised.
It explained that it is often the case that people think their European Health Insurance Card will co... | |
 | Credit Cards: Credit card surcharges to be made fairer |
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| 24th December 2011 | Consumers are to be given a fairer deal when using their credit cards to make purchases, following recommendations put forward by the Office of Fair Trading.
The government is banning the use of excessive surcharges, which will a... | |
 | Credit Cards: Half of Brits enjoy more than one Christmas |
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| 23rd December 2011 | Many Brits will enjoy more than one set of Christmas celebrations, research from American Express shows.
It discovered that hosts will spend a collective £4.1 billion on their guests over this period, perhaps leading them to make purchases on their ... | |
 | Breakdown Insurance: Motorists experience soaring stress levels |
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| 22nd December 2011 | Drivers are under a great amount of stress at this time of year, with many getting increasingly frustrated as they hit the road.
Research from Zurich shows that 19 per cent of those who drive over Christmas find it more stressful or irritating than at any other time of year.
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 | Car Insurance UK: Don't give car thieves an easy ride this winter |
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| 22nd December 2011 | An increasing number of motorists are returning to their cars in winter, only to find they have been stolen by opportunistic thieves.
Many of these thefts occur when a car is left defrosting with the engine running, meaning thieves simply have to hop in and make off with thousands of po... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: Steer clear of Christmas collisions |
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| 22nd December 2011 | Motorists can avoid the need to make a car insurance claim by taking extra care when reversing in congested car parks, Accident Exchange has advised.
It explained that with many shopping areas likely to be full of people making last minute purchases, the chances of being involved in a c... | |
 | Car Insurance UK: Steer clear of Christmas motoring accidents |
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| 21st December 2011 | Motorists can avoid making a pre-Christmas claim on their car insurance by being extra careful as they set off over the coming days.
Figures from Axa show that between December 20th and 24th over the past two years, there has been a 45 per cent rise in accidents compared to the rest of ... | |
 | Travel Insurance UK: Christmas TV inspires holiday choices |
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| 21st December 2011 | Many people are likely to be taking out travel insurance and heading to the destinations they have seen on Christmas TV.
This is according to Abta - the Travel Association, which explained that January and February are often the peak months for bookings as people look forward to a holid... | |
 | Mortgages: Mortgage reforms 'should prevent problems' |
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| 21st December 2011 | Changes to the way mortgages are granted should help people secure the product that is right for them, while also minimising the chance of problems at a later date, an expert says.
Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, e... | |
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