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Clocks back temptation for thieves

Homeowners across the South West are being warned that they are more likely to become the target of thieves as the clocks go back later this week (Sunday 25 October).

Over 50’s welcome boomerang kids back home

Despite growing up and spreading their wings, a third (31%) of parents have welcomed their ‘boomerang’ adult children back to the family home according to new research out today.

Watch out - it's wasp week!

With the last week in July a period when wasps are at their most prevalent according to a study out today, Sheilas' Wheels has discovered that a third of UK homeowners (33%) would become DIY-pest controllers if they found a wasp or hornet's nest on their property rather than bringing in the professionals.

BIBA urges Government to address incomplete Flood Bill

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has called on the Government to urgently address four key issues that are missing from the Flood and Water Management Bill which aims to create a simpler and effective means of managing the risk of flood and coastal erosion.

Is your home properly insured?

With the myriad of home insurance policies on the market, choosing the right one for your home and family can be a difficult task. However the small variations between one policy and another could make all the difference when making a successful claim.

Member loyalty bonus set for record high in 2010

New research from Sainsbury's Loans reveals that there are currently just four lenders, of which it is one, offering an APR of less than 8% on unsecured loans on loan amounts between £5,000 and £15,000.

Junction signs up to new five-year deal with Post Office

Junction, the UK's leading affinity insurance specialist and part of the BGL Group, has entered into a new exclusive five-year contract with Post Office Financial Services to provide Home and Motor Insurance.

The rise of DIY

Britain is becoming a nation of DIYers, according to new research by Sainsbury's Home Insurance. An estimated, near 30 million British adults (65%) have performed DIY tasks such as painting, plumbing or tiling in the last year rather than pay for professional help, in order to save money. These people claim to have saved over £49 billion in the last 12 months by doing so.

Confused.com: Latest crime statistics

The number of robberies and burglaries has gone up in England and Wales, according to crime statistics. New figures showing recorded crimes between October and December 2008 have been released. Burglary figures have increased steadily since summer 2008 and according to the figures, burglaries went up by 4% between October and December 2008 compared with the same period of 2007. It is the second consecutive 4% quarterly rise.

Insurer fears burglary rates could rise by 50%

The UK's biggest insurer believes we could see a 50% increase in household burglaries by the end of 2009 as the recession takes hold and unemployment figures soar.

Peace of mind for overseas property owners

Despite tough times, buying an overseas holiday home remains a popular aspiration for the over 50s and Saga Holiday Home Insurance today launches enhanced cover in order to meet holiday home owners' changing needs to ensure they are suitably covered in the current economic climate.

Protect your pushbike as Cameron falls victim to bike theft again

As David Cameron falls victim to bicycle theft for the second time, Confused.com encourages owners to check that home insurance policies offer adequate protection against the crime.

Beauty blunders

Beauty products and gadgets caused an average of £153 worth of damage in UK households last year as more Brits turned to ‘DIY at-home' treatments to cost save.

Home insurance still good value, despite premium rises

The first quarter of 2009 saw the average quoted premium for an annual buildings insurance policy rise for the eighth successive quarter, adding a further 50p and taking it to a new high of £218.53, according to the AA's benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.

Householders feel more at risk from burglary than ever before

One in seven UK householders say they feel more at risk of burglary than ever before since the economic downturn hit, according to research from Halifax Home Insurance.

Win a 32" LCD TV with Cheshire Building Society

As of today, 27th April 2009, Cheshire Building Society is offering customers a chance to win a Panasonic 32 inch LCD television.

Preventing bike theft

Following today's news that Conservative leader David Cameron has had his bicycle stolen for the second time since last summer, bicycle insurers MORE TH>N are offering him some handy advice on how to ensure his next bicycle stays safe.