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December 2008

31, Dec, 2008
Drink-driving "no longer acceptable in modern society"

Drink-driving is not acceptable to anyone anymore, a member of the police ...

31, Dec, 2008
New Year's Eve weather warning issued

People preparing to celebrate the beginning of 2009 have been warned that ...

30, Dec, 2008
Spring 'could see more home insurance claims'

A rise in the number of home insurance claims could be seen in spring as ...

29, Dec, 2008
Festive season a 'popular time to get away'

Christmas and the new year are popular times for people to go away on holi ...

29, Dec, 2008
FMB warns of Christmas cowboys

Homeowners should be alert of rogue traders trying to get business in the ...

29, Dec, 2008
'Avoid home insurance claims on New Year's Eve' police urge

People should be careful not to start the new year by having to make a ho ...

24, Dec, 2008
RoSPA: Christmas tree lights could pose home insurance risks

People up and down the country are likely to be putting the finishing touc ...

24, Dec, 2008
Help avoid distraction burglaries, consumers urged

People have been urged to help their neighbours avoid distress - and the n ...

23, Dec, 2008
Watch out for front-end fraud, says ABI

Consumers who "front" - lie or fail to disclose certain informat ...

23, Dec, 2008
Drivers warned after car break-ins

Drivers are being encouraged to remove items from their unattended vehicle ...

23, Dec, 2008
Thieves steal presents from under Christmas tree

A family has had all of their Christmas gifts stolen, it emerged this week ...

23, Dec, 2008
Avoid car insurance claims at the pumps, says Biba

It is important not to leave the car unlocked when leaving it at the petro ...

22, Dec, 2008
IAM: Be extra cautious when driving this Christmas

Car insurance customers should be vigilant when it comes to driving to v ...

22, Dec, 2008
Direct flights 'likely to make Fes more attractive'

The introduction of new flights from Gatwick next year is likely to result ...

22, Dec, 2008
Brits 'likely to be tempted by domestic destinations'

Given the current economic climate, it is more likely that Britons will be ...

19, Dec, 2008
VisitBritain: More people discovering city breaks

An increasing number of people are discovering the joy of city breaks, it ...

19, Dec, 2008
PKF: Booze cruises tempting Brits abroad

Many Brits are taking out travel insurance policies and heading across t ...

19, Dec, 2008
Poll: Recession not impacting holiday plans

The ongoing effects of the global credit crunch are not stopping people fr ...

18, Dec, 2008
IAM: Drink-driving accidents are avoidable

Drink-driving incidents are "avoidable accidents", according to ...

18, Dec, 2008
Reformed burglar gives home security tips

An ex-burglar has been giving consumers hints and tips on how to minimise ...

18, Dec, 2008
Beware 'frosting' at Christmas, warns Biba

Consumers should be careful when warming up their cars in the morning, acc ...

17, Dec, 2008
VisitBritain: Downturn could lead to busier roads

The ongoing effects of the credit crunch could lead to busier roads in the ...

17, Dec, 2008
Brake: Make roads safer for lollipop people

Car insurance customers need to play a part in helping make the country' ...

17, Dec, 2008
Beware the 4 Cs, consumers warned

People should be wary of the four Cs when it comes to ensuring they minimi ...

16, Dec, 2008
Consumers educated on fire safety this Christmas

Members of the public have been shown how to minimise the likelihood of ha ...

16, Dec, 2008
'Prepare' before going away this Christmas

Consumers can take a number of steps to minimise the likelihood of having ...

15, Dec, 2008
"Don't be that guy" this winter

Car insurance customers have been urged to remain vigilant when on the r ...

15, Dec, 2008
Be careful with trees at Christmas, people warned

While real Christmas trees may have the festive smell and authentic look t ...

15, Dec, 2008
Keep presents out of site, says Biba

Home insurance customers should ensure they do not leave presents in pla ...

12, Dec, 2008
Satnavs could lead to home insurance claims

While satnav systems are useful for helping people get from A to B, they c ...

12, Dec, 2008
Do not drink and drive, IAM urges

If you are going to drink, do not drive - and if you are going to drive, d ...

12, Dec, 2008
Manchester rejects congestion charge

Car insurance customers are among the residents of Greater Manchester wh ...

11, Dec, 2008
Do not leave vehicles unattended "at any time"

Car insurance customers should not leave their vehicle unattended over t ...

11, Dec, 2008
Christmas drink drivers named and shamed

People who drink-drive over the festive period and increase the risk of ot ...

11, Dec, 2008
Biba: Lights can reduce home insurance claim risk

Security lights can help people to reduce the risk of having to make a ho ...

10, Dec, 2008
Terry Wogan avoids "singed eyebrows"

Sir Terry Wogan has narrowly avoided "singed eyebrows" he has jo ...

10, Dec, 2008
Poll: Car insurance customers support pay-per-mile

Support for the government's plans to consider vehicle mileage - as well a ...

10, Dec, 2008
Night vision tops car insurance customer wish list

Night vision is one of the most sought-after pieces of technology that ca ...

09, Dec, 2008
Celebrating half a century of motorways

British motorways celebrated their 50th birthday in recent days, as a new ...

08, Dec, 2008
IAM: Crash barriers can be deadly

A total of one in six motorcyclist deaths could be caused by hitting a cra ...

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