27-11-2007  Scots splash out on Christmas presents

Scottish consumers are the most generous when it comes to splashing cash on Christmas presents, according to the latest research.Abbey has found that consumers in Scotland will each spend an ...View Full Details

27-11-2007  Over-prepared Christmas shoppers 'may risk home insurance claims'

A tenth of people start stockpiling Christmas presents for loved ones in the first half of the year, according to new figures.In light of this, Abbey has urged consumers to ...View Full Details

26-11-2007  Avoid home insurance claims with property "health checks"

Consumers were advised to safeguard their properties ahead of anticipated poor weather this winter by carrying out "health checks" on their homes.Elaine Parkes, head of general insurance technical services at ...View Full Details

22-11-2007  Britons' £74 bn gadget stockpile

Britons have embraced the digital age and have spent an astounding £74 billion on gadgets, it has been reported.According to the latest study by bank First Direct, people have an ...View Full Details

22-11-2007  Careless consumers 'risk Christmas home insurance claims'

Consumers may risk hefty home insurance claims over the festive period, according to new research by Direct Line. A study by the firm suggests that 42 per cent of Brits ...View Full Details

21-11-2007  Safes 'will ensure you get home insurance cover'

While buying a safe to store belongings in may not necessarily lower a home insurance premium they will ensure that you are able to get cover, according to the Safe ...View Full Details

20-11-2007  Britain hoards £50m of hated hand-me-downs

Britons have some £50 million worth of items they have inherited or been given as hand-me-downs that they do not actually want, according to new statistics.Research by home insurance provider ...View Full Details

20-11-2007  'Half' risk home insurance claims by lagging behind pipe protection

Almost half of homeowners have no protective lagging around their water pipes, according to a new study by a leading home insurance provider.Research by Cornhill Direct has also suggested that ...View Full Details

20-11-2007  Homeowners urged to safeguard properties

Consumers have been advised to carry out some basic steps to keep their properties safe this winter by a leading home insurance provider.Direct Line reports that the Met Office is ...View Full Details

19-11-2007  Home insurance market is still competitive, says Biba

Despite fears that the costs of home insurance premiums would soar after this year's floods, the market has remained competitive, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).Technical services manager ...View Full Details