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August 2009

28, Aug, 2009
Brits 'still keen to travel' despite swine flu

Fears relating to swine flu and the economy are not preventing Britons fro ...

28, Aug, 2009
Pets 'should be treated like children'

Pet owners have been told to devote the same attention to their animals th ...

28, Aug, 2009
Travel insurance 'is a necessity'

Holidaymakers have been warned against considering travel insurance to b ...

27, Aug, 2009
'Seasonal reasons' to visit France

The changing seasons bring different reasons to visit France, it has been ...

27, Aug, 2009
Car insurance 'can be cheaper'

Motorists looking for a car insurance quote online could find that there ...

27, Aug, 2009
Travel insurance 'helps stress-free holidays'

For a vacation that is free of stress - and potentially saves thousands of ...

26, Aug, 2009
Positive news 'could prompt housing recovery'

More positive property news could lead to a reinvigoration of the UK prope ...

26, Aug, 2009
People 'confused about EHIC cover'

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is still confusing many British ...

26, Aug, 2009
Home insurance calculated with neighbourhoods in mind

Insurers use a number of factors when calculating home insurance premium ...

26, Aug, 2009
Highways Agency 'to help bank holiday congestion'

The Highways Agency has put in place plans to ease congestion this coming ...

25, Aug, 2009
'Minimoons' a new trend for newlyweds

British couples who do not want to spend a fortune on a grand honeymoon ar ...

25, Aug, 2009
FTBs 'should budget for home insurance'

UK first-time buyers have been advised of the need to budget effectively t ...

25, Aug, 2009
Renters 'still need home insurance'

There has been a growing trend in the last few months for people to rent p ...

25, Aug, 2009
France 'remains a popular choice for holidaymakers'

British holidaymakers remain enamoured by France and are continuing to tra ...

24, Aug, 2009
Malta 'growing in popularity'

Britons looking for an alternative to Spain and Greece could be tempted to ...

24, Aug, 2009
Britons 'failing to insure their belongings'

People across the UK are leaving themselves open to problems in the future ...

24, Aug, 2009
Staycation 'could be cheaper'

People staying in the UK will often spend less on a holiday than those who ...

24, Aug, 2009
Pet insurance advice issued

Animal lovers across the UK have been advised on a number of ways of keepi ...

24, Aug, 2009
Scrappage scheme 'still proving popular'

More than 150,000 vehicles have been sold in the UK as part of the governm ...

21, Aug, 2009
Travellers advised on currency exchange

British holidaymakers have been advised on how to save when exchanging the ...

21, Aug, 2009
Motorists urged to fill up regularly

UK drivers have been reminded of the need to fill up their petrol tanks be ...

20, Aug, 2009
Exchange rates 'continue to confuse'

UK travellers are still in the dark when it comes to understanding fluctua ...

20, Aug, 2009
Britons 'going to Greece to get married'

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of British couples jetting of ...

20, Aug, 2009
Carrier demand increasing

People are beginning to turn back to flying, following months of declining ...

19, Aug, 2009
Second-hand car values increase 3%

New research has shown that the average value of second-hand cars in the U ...

19, Aug, 2009
Cheap loft insulation for Sutton homes

Property owners in Sutton, south London, could benefit from a new scheme b ...

19, Aug, 2009
Home improvement 'does not always have to be big'

Britons looking to improve their property might want to heed some advice o ...

19, Aug, 2009
Young professionals 'enquiring about travel opportunities'

Many people are enquiring about gap year travel due to an increase in the ...

18, Aug, 2009
Britons 'turning away from home improvement'

Fewer Britons are planning to make improvements to their property over the ...

18, Aug, 2009
Families 'bucking the travel trend'

UK families are bucking the trend of staying in the UK this summer and are ...

17, Aug, 2009
Drug-driving campaign launched by Think!

A new anti-drug-driving campaign by Think! has been given the backing of t ...

17, Aug, 2009
Homeowners 'can improve to reduce outgoings'

UK property owners can make considerably savings on their bills by improvi ...

17, Aug, 2009
UK travellers 'not put off by currency'

British holidaymakers are not being put off by fluctuations in the strengt ...

14, Aug, 2009
Travellers 'should ignore sweeping generalisations'

Britons planning a holiday this year should ignore sweeping generalisation ...

14, Aug, 2009
Brits 'could stay in UK'

Following a summer of more Britons choosing to stay in the UK to holiday, ...

13, Aug, 2009
ICAO proposes baggage claim increase

The UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has called for a ...

13, Aug, 2009
Smaller houses being built

Home insurance premiums could be affected in the future for individuals ...

13, Aug, 2009
Women 'are safer drivers'

Females are often depicted as being bad drivers, however, one road safety ...

12, Aug, 2009
New Zealand opportunities for investors revealed

Individuals interested in overseas property might be interested to learn t ...

12, Aug, 2009
Vermeer exhibition taking place in NY

An exhibition of Dutch artist Vermeer's works is taking place in the New Y ...

12, Aug, 2009
Homeowners advised on kitchen safety

Individuals across the UK have been advised of the need to be careful when ...

11, Aug, 2009
DIY dads doing projects worth £1,500

Dads across the UK are carrying out DIY projects worth almost £1,500 ...

11, Aug, 2009
Burglaries 'a growing problem'

Figures collated by the Home Office have shown that there has been a four ...

10, Aug, 2009
Optimism over travel 'could be misplaced'

Despite a growing number of Britons looking to book holidays overseas in t ...

10, Aug, 2009
Green travel 'helps to cut costs'

Making green travel arrangements can often help holidaymakers save money, ...

10, Aug, 2009
'Grand gestures' for green home improvement

The UK Green Building Council is making a "grand gesture" by pro ...

07, Aug, 2009
ABI to clamp down on fraud

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has stated that it is planning t ...

07, Aug, 2009
Vehicle maintenance 'key to keep down car insurance'

UK motorists have been advised of the need to keep their vehicle well main ...

06, Aug, 2009
Pools 'could add value'

Swimming pools could add value to a property, those looking to make altera ...

06, Aug, 2009
Britons 'should embrace sun safety'

Britons have been urged to embrace sun safety principles when heading off ...

06, Aug, 2009
Young drivers 'support safety cameras'

Figures compiled by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) have shown t ...

05, Aug, 2009
ABI publishes burglary warning for homeowners

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published guidance outlining ...

05, Aug, 2009
Dog falls off cliff in Aberporth

A dog has been rescued after it fell off a cliff in Aberporth, Tresaith la ...

05, Aug, 2009
Britons 'need training for DIY'

Britons looking to carry out DIY projects around the home have been urged ...

04, Aug, 2009
Home design 'does not have to be expensive'

Individuals looking to carry out DIY projects to inject some style into th ...

04, Aug, 2009
Cruising 'more accessible to disabled individuals'

Taking a cruise is becoming easier for disabled individuals due to improve ...

04, Aug, 2009
Britons urged to take out travel insurance

Britons planning a getaway this year have been urged to ensure they take o ...

03, Aug, 2009
Travel ideas 'that won't break the bank'

Individuals looking for cheap holidays this year have been advised on a nu ...

03, Aug, 2009
Car insurance 'hit by PI and legal costs'

The average car insurance premium is being inflated by growing personal ...

03, Aug, 2009
Gap year travel 'can boost employability'

Britons who have recently lost their jobs, or those who are struggling to ...

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