Insurance
Money
Providers
Blog
News
Newsletter
News Archive
Get the latest deals, news and advice in your inbox with our no-spam guarantee!
Compare Now Financial News
Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive the latest news headlines and special offers in your inbox. You may also be interested in our blog commentary updated on a daily basis. For more info on our editorial team click here.
Brits in credit card debt looking for Christmas windfall
Those who are worrying about funding the cost of Christmas through putting themselves into debt with credit cards are hoping for a Christmas windfall to help them out. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 1 Dec 2011
Make considerations before buying a pet for Christmas
People who will be shopping online for pet insurance after the Christmas period and the purchase of a new pet should make careful considerations before they choose what kind of animal to gift someone this year. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Thu 1 Dec 2011
Brits ignore PM to keep on borrowing
British consumers are ignoring the advice handed out by the prime minister and are continuing to borrow money on credit cards. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 1 Dec 2011
Fuel poverty could increase the risk of damage to homes
Homes in Wales could be at an increased risk of damage from harsh winter weather this year, as consumers in the country are being hit hardest by fuel prices. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 2 Dec 2011
Spread the cost with effective credit cards at Christmas
With an increase in the number of people who will struggle to afford the cost of Christmas this year, those who plan to seek funding through their plastic friends have been offered advice from two financial bodies. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Fri 2 Dec 2011
Holidaymakers experience freak weather in Wales
People who opt to take a caravan holiday in December in the UK cannot expect to see the best weather whilst they are enjoying their break, but a tornado might just be a bit more extreme than normal. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 2 Dec 2011
Price war begins for ski resorts
Travel insurance customers will be able to pick and choose where they do their skiing this year after a price war broke out between resorts desperate to catch the attention of the budget aware skiing fan. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 2 Dec 2011
Pets overindulge at Christmas
While many humans sit down to enjoy a spot of overindulgence over the Christmas period, a pet insurance company has revealed that many animals join in with the festive overeating.
The Co-operative found that 37 per cent of owners would be serving up their dog or cat a veritable feast of treats with turkey, pigs in blankets and cocktail sausages being on a pet's top list of goodies.
However, the research also showed that ten per cent of owners would be putting their animal on a diet after the holiday season was over.
Lee Mooney, head of pet insurance at the Co-operative Insurance, said: "The results of the survey clearly show that the UK is a nation of pet lovers. Pets are increasingly seen as part of the family and, once again, we appear to be determined to show this at Christmas."
Earlier in the month it was found that feeding dogs chocolate could prove "fatal" for the animal. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Wed 28 Dec 2011
Consumers continue to pay off credit card debt
Consumers in the UK are continuing to try and pay off the debt amassed on credit cards and November saw people paying off more than they spent. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Wed 28 Dec 2011
Teenager 'writes off' 3 cars after driving them into a wall
A teenager has 'written off' three cars and destroyed a brick wall while holding no licence or car insurance. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 28 Dec 2011
'Change in attitude' needed to help the poorest
A Scottish Labour leader believes an increase in the number of credit unions as well as a change of attitude can help the poorest in the country. More »
By Sarah Engle, Loans - Thu 29 Dec 2011
Consumers warned over credit card debt
Once the Christmas period is over many are left counting the cost of a busy festive season and those who have spent money on credit cards are being urged to keep on top of their debt. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Thu 29 Dec 2011
Cats double the risk of contracting allergies
While they may look cute and are an attractive proposition for many pet insurance holders, cats can double the risk of contracting allergies. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Thu 29 Dec 2011
Driver hits and crushes roadsweeper
A man that was driving without van insurance crashed into and crushed a roadsweeper in Rishton, Lancashire. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 30 Dec 2011
Credit ratings more important in 2012
Consumers are being urged to make sorting their credit rating their top priority in 2012 as the economic crisis is set to continue. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Fri 30 Dec 2011
