Amid increasing reports of identity theft, Britons have been advised to clear out their wallets before they leave the house and carry only the cards and papers they need about their person. Research...

Prior to the publication of an annual government report on crime over the past 12 months in England and Wales, it has been suggested that a number of Britons do not feel safe from intruders when in their...

The shock wave of flooding that has hit the UK over the last month has resulted in an increase in the numbers of Britons purchasing home insurance, it has been claimed. Financial services comparison...

Parents in the UK are spending thousands of pounds on building and furnishing nurseries for their children, it has been claimed. Recently-published research from Halifax Home Insurance reveals...

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reported on a recent meeting of the organisation with the government to discuss the response of the home insurance industry to recent incidents of flooding...

As Britons head abroad this summer on their holidays, many will be leaving their homes unattended, with some entrusting their house keys - and possessions - with their neighbours. Research from...

The superstitious may forecast a rise in mishaps around the home this Friday - Friday 13th - but a home insurance company has revealed that the number of claims may well be lower than usual. Barclays...

With increasing numbers of men carrying bags containing valuables around with them every day, Britons of both sexes have been urged to ensure they have sufficient home contents insurance to protect their...

Environmental engineering and risk management consultancy firm Ambiental has argued that the government should increase its investment in flood defences in the UK. The firm has reported that...

Britons are neglecting to check their pockets before they put their clothes in the washing machine, it has been claimed, with millions of pounds worth of direct and indirect damage occurring as a result. Research...

A house insurance firm has reported thousands of claims in the past ten days following recent inclement weather in the UK, while also noting that flood waters must subside for much of the essential repair...

Nationwide Building Society has called upon Gordon Brown to offer more assistance to homebuyers when he becomes prime minister, it has emerged. According to Nationwide, homebuyers - which may...

Smokers wishing to take advantage of the forthcoming smoking ban to give up should think about using the savings to reduce the life of their mortgage, it has been claimed. According to mortgage...

Unseasonal storms experienced across the UK at the weekend resulted in the filing of approximately 8,600 home insurance claims yesterday, it has been reported. An analysis of market information...

The average retiree moves less than 70 miles away from their departed home, according to the latest research from Saga Home Insurance. According to Saga, which offers dual property cover for...

Following unseasonably stormy weather last weekend, British homeowners have been advised on how to cope if affected by flooding. Nationwide recommends that those experiencing flooding move their...

Smoking is to be banned in public places in England from July 1st and those planning on continuing to smoke in the home have been warned of the possible risk of fire resulting from their habit. The...

Yorkshire residents should claim on both their home contents insurance and building insurance following "flooding chaos" in the region, a price comparison website has recommended. According...