News

January

Big freeze and thaw could see insurance claims rocket

The extended cold snap throughout the UK this winter wreaked havoc on roadways, commute times and slipping pedestrians, but its after-effects could be most chilling to homeowners.

27 January 2010

Car scheme set to be scrapped by spring

The UK car scrappage scheme, which has offered sizable discounts on new vehicle purchases when trading in older models, looks set to run out of funds this winter, bringing the programme to a close.

27 January 2010

Government pushes boiler scheme for greener energy

A new boiler scrappage scheme rolled out by the UK government in 2010 promises to offer certain homeowners discounts on replacing outdated and inefficient boilers.

27 January 2010

US firm announces most popular pet names of 2009

According to a recent survey, there has been a sea change amongst the pet community in the United States - for the first time in six years, the number one ranked dog name of Max has been dethroned.

27 January 2010

Safe driving can lower insurance premiums

The best way to save money on car insurance premiums is to implement safe driving standards whilst behind the wheel, reports show.

27 January 2010