The mention of ‘travel bubbles’ across Europe, and countries such as Greece hoping to reopen to holidaymakers later this summer, keeps hopes of a sunshine break alive. But there’s a big sticking point — travel insurance. Whatever your age, it is impossible to renew or take out a travel insurance policy which will cover you … Read more
Has your insurer refused to pay after your business closed? You can now engage with the watchdog directly as it prepares to launch court action The FCA is planning to bring the first instance trial to the High Court as early as July, This is Money understands More than a million businesses forced to close … Read more
Supplier fears eased as Government steps in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 May 2020 The Government has stepped in to guarantee trade credit insurance agreements as thousands of businesses struggle to pay their bills. Suppliers to … Read more
I plan to start cycling to work every day after the social lockdown comes to an end. I’ve used my bike on-and-off to commute for the past 15 years and over that time have witnessed plenty of bad driving, poor cycling and daft pedestrian behaviour. Now, I intend to start cycling all the time to … Read more
Drivers of automatic cars pay nearly £100 a year more on average for their insurance than owners of models with manual gearboxes, research shows. The typical cost of a yearly insurance premium for a motor with a manual transmission is £466 compared to £560 for automatic cars, according to data from MoneySupermarket – or a … Read more
Pensioners are urging insurers to help them through the virus crisis by giving them a lump sum rather than paltry drawn-out annuity payments. Money Mail has long campaigned for pensioners trapped with small annuities to be allowed to take a more meaning- ful amount. Alan Fowler, 72, has an annuity from Legal & General (L&G) … Read more
The room in front of me has been decked out to look like any other living room at this time of year. Tinsel is hanging over picture frames on the wall, a festive throw is on the sofa and wrapped presents sit under the Christmas tree decorated with fairy lights and baubles. But, in just … Read more
Love Island has reportedly been hit by yet another crisis amid concerns coronavirus may stop the series from going ahead. After ITV bosses hinted the series may be axed this year as it would send the wrong signal to viewers, sources are now claiming the ITV2 is struggling to get insurance to be filmed in … Read more
Men still pay far more for car cover than women with overall costs driven up by pricier motors and Premier League footballers There is a 26% difference between what men and women pay for car insurance Men are five times more likely to own a car that costs £1,000 or more to insure Your occupation … Read more
Motorists using quieter roads as their personal race track have been warned the financial implications of being caught go further than just fines. Police forces across the country have reported many cases of dangerous driving in the last six weeks, with some cases of individuals being clocked at speeds in excess of 150mph due to … Read more