News Archive - Articles Published during April 2009
Change to Travel Insurance Advice on Swine Flu29 Apr 2009 | by Mark HarrisThe Foreign Office is now warning consumers to avoid non-essential travel to Mexico - meaning holidaymakers will be able to claim cancelled trips on their travel insurance.
Tax Credit Document Withdrawn After Mistake Found29 Apr 2009 | by Michael RossHMRC has had to withdraw a document explaining tax credit overpayments after an error was found.
Homeowners 'Investing in Property Improvement'29 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordNew research finds that a quarter of the UK's homes are set to be boosted in size as homeowners start to treat their property as a home instead of an investment.
DIY Enthusiasts 'Should Check Home Insurance'29 Apr 2009 | by Mark HarrisHomeowners should make sure they are covered by their home insurance policy before undertaking any DIY work, Sainsbury's has warned.
Consumers shy away from unsecured loans, says FLA30 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordLoan borrowing has dropped by 30 percent in a year according to the report.
Personal Loan Ads 'To Be Banned'30 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordSome TV spots downplay the financial implications of taking out credit, according to the ASA's chairman.
BRC Sounds Warning Over High Street Confidence30 Apr 2009 | by Michael RossShoppers still feel 'very worried' about their financial position and debts and are passing up on high-value purchases as a result.
House Prices 'Dropped in April'30 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe latest figures from the UK's largest building society have revealed that house prices in the UK fell by 0.4 percent this month.
Google Talks Up Book Search30 Apr 2009 | by Jayne DavisonThe internet search giant has been listing the benefits of book search technology following news that the US department of justice is investigating its deal with the Author's Guild.
Arrests Made in OFT 'Pyramid Scheme' Probe30 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordThree women have been arrested - but the OFT said there should be 'no assumption' they have conned others.
Credit Card Charges for Flights 'Disproportionate'30 Apr 2009 | by Peter WakefordA consumer watchdog has accused some airlines of unfairly treating customers who buy tickets with debit or credit cards.
Tax Breaks for Elderly PMI Customers 'Would Help NHS'30 Apr 2009 | by Mark HarrisThe British Insurance Brokers’ Association has said the NHS could benefit if the government provides tax breaks for people over 60 who take out private medical insurance.
Expert Highlights Continued Strong Fashion Sales30 Apr 2009 | by Michael RossWomen are still spending on clothes and cosmetics in the downturn, reports suggest.
Travel Insurance 'Won't Cover US Visa Refusal'30 Apr 2009 | by Mark HarrisTravellers who are unable to enter the USA because they do not have a visa will not be able to claim their cancelled holiday on their travel insurance, InsureandGo has warned.
Pothole Crisis 'Affecting Britain's Drivers'30 Apr 2009 | by Mark HarrisThe increasing numbers of potholes pitting Britain's roads could affect the insurance industry, a major new report indicated today.
Google Named as World's First $100billion Brand30 Apr 2009 | by Charlotte CardinghamThe internet search giant has been named as the world's first $100billion brand by a new report.