I’ve been speaking to a broker about buying income protection and a new life insurance policy. They’ve been really helpful and recommended a couple of policies that suit my needs. The thing is, I double checked with the insurer directly, and they’ve said I can have the same policies exactly but with a lower premium. … Read more
If you’re planning to keep your next car for a few years, you should be considering an electric vehicle to save money, that’s according to a new study. Analysis of purchase prices and running costs found that family-size electric vehicles are now more cost competitive with petrol and diesel cars – and the longer you … Read more
Centrica launches new energy brand British Gas Evolve: What is it and will it compete against its own big six giant? British Gas Evolve is set to be a better value offering from Centrica It is launching to customers through comparison website Go Compare Centrica says the two brands will not be competing with one … Read more
M&S is preparing for its products to officially replace Waitrose’s on the Ocado website today – and the delivery company has launched a fleet of limited-edition Percy Pig vans to mark the occasion. The M&S Food range launches on the Ocado website this morning – and it has now been crowned the cheapest out of the … Read more
Will your M&S shop from Ocado be cheaper than Waitrose? Which? reveals the brand that’s £2.74 more expensive for a 30-item basket ahead of tomorrow’s launch M&S preparing for its goods to officially replace Waitrose’s on Ocado tomorrow Has now been crowned the cheapest out of the two brands, according to Which? British website compared … Read more
Great time to pop the question: Diamond price falls mean engagement rings are cheaper thanks to Covid (as long as you avoid a pricey gold band) Jewellers say people who want to get married should buy engagement rings now World’s biggest diamond producers have slashed cost of diamonds by a tenth Engagement rings are set … Read more
Why high flyers are hopping on air taxis… it’s a new way to travel without the hassle of an airport – and far cheaper than you might think Niche website Wingly.io has reported a surge in interest for private flights It puts ‘hobby pilots’ in touch with passengers who share the cost of fuel A … Read more
Currently, the Government is advising against all but non-essential travel abroad while the coronavirus pandemic continues to develop. What’s not yet clear is how the disease will affect the availability of travel insurance once the restrictions eventually begin to lift. Most major providers pulled their travel insurance products in the wake of the virus, and … Read more
Chief contractor on refurbishment of Grenfell Tower used ‘Essex boy patter’ to try and persuade others involved in the project to use cheaper cladding, inquiry hears Rydon contracts manager Simon Lawrence wanted cheaper cladding used The contractor had altered financial figures to keep the cost savings themselves The Grenfell Inquiry heard they building’s owners wanted … Read more
The sweet spot for electric vehicle ownership has been achieved, with the average zero-emission model already cheaper to own than a petrol car, new research claims. In 2020, the average lifetime running costs – including purchase price – for an electric car is £52,133, while an equivalent petrol model is £53,625. On average, an electric … Read more