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February 2009

27, Feb, 2009
Boy 'sets fire to bedroom'

A five-year-old has a smoke damaged bedroom after he set fire to curtains ...

27, Feb, 2009
Family dog rescued from blaze

A family dog has been rescued from a burning building unscathed in Feltham ...

27, Feb, 2009
Farm theft valued at £1,190

A burglary at a farm in Silloth, Cumbria has resulted in thefts totalling ...

27, Feb, 2009
Be wary of 'bogus-callers', homeowners warned

Police in Strathclyde, Scotland are urging residents to be wary of bogus-c ...

26, Feb, 2009
Bugalow living room fire in Wales

A semi-detached bungalow in Wales may have had the contents of its living ...

26, Feb, 2009
Mobile 'risk' for 100,000 drivers

One per cent of drivers on the roads could be putting their car insurance ...

26, Feb, 2009
80% will not 'cut' holiday spending

Eight in ten Brits have admitted they are willing to spend as much on thei ...

26, Feb, 2009
UK motorists 'unaware' of insurance savings

Many UK motorists are unaware of how much savings they could be making whe ...

25, Feb, 2009
Escaped rabbit rescued 'unharmed'

The owners of a giant rabbit were no doubt relieved to hear that their esc ...

25, Feb, 2009
FSA calls for single premium PPI withdrawal

All single premium payment protection insurance (PPI) sold alongside unsec ...

25, Feb, 2009
Couple escape unharmed from house blaze

A couple narrowly escaped with their lives from a house fire after they we ...

24, Feb, 2009
Sewer scheme to 'boost home flooding safety'

Home insurance claims look set to be kept to a minimum in one area of Ay ...

24, Feb, 2009
Caravan motorist safety boost from Highways Agency

Safety on Britain's roads is set to be improved after an agreement was rea ...

24, Feb, 2009
Insurance industry faces 'climate change threat'

Climate change is a "much greater threat" than consumers think, ...

23, Feb, 2009
'Lack of security' fuelling house burglaries

The increase in the number of house burglaries in Devon and Cornwall is du ...

23, Feb, 2009
Insurance comparison sites to get 'new code of practice'

A new code of practice and accreditation system is set to be developed for ...

23, Feb, 2009
Brits urged to 'reduce car crime risk'

Four in ten Brits have been the victim of car crime, new figures show, but ...

20, Feb, 2009
Action needed to curb 'road accidents'

Co-ordinated action is required to curb the number of road accidents occur ...

20, Feb, 2009
£18m to prevent household accidents

Families will benefit from £18 million in funding to protect children ...

19, Feb, 2009
Road safety push by DSA

Promoting road safety among new motorists should start at before youngster ...

19, Feb, 2009
Bury man escapes house fire

A Bury man has had a lucky escape from his house fire after the emergency ...

19, Feb, 2009
Technology boost for weather-related insurance claims from Met Office

A new technology could improve the service received by insurance companies ...

18, Feb, 2009
Insurance fraud 'not victimless'

Insurance fraud is not "victimless" and increases the premiums o ...

18, Feb, 2009
'Think small' to reduce premiums

Younger motorists should drive a smaller car to bring down their insurance ...

18, Feb, 2009
Eight saved from fire by alarm

A family of eight were fortunate to escape a house fire in Rotherham after ...

17, Feb, 2009
Climate change to create 'new' insurance risks

Risks associated with climate change need to be reviewed by the insurance ...

17, Feb, 2009
Skiers 'heading to Bulgaria'

Avid skiers have been urged to head to Bulgaria this year for the best bar ...

17, Feb, 2009
Brits 'paying over the odds' for buildings cover

Brits could be overpaying their buildings insurance cover because they do ...

16, Feb, 2009
Citizens Advice to extend opening hours

Consumers will soon be able to seek independent advice on their insurance ...

16, Feb, 2009
Landlords urged to take fire precautions

Landlords have been urged to maintain high standards of fire safety in the ...

16, Feb, 2009
Electric blanket causes house blaze

A faulty electric blanket has been responsible for setting a whole house a ...

13, Feb, 2009
"Lucky escape" from chip pan fire

Two people have been injured in a chip pan fire in Londonderry, Northern I ...

13, Feb, 2009
Regulators urged to take action in insurance industry

European officials are being urged to take action to restore confidence in ...

13, Feb, 2009
Drivers urged to 'slow down' to avoid crashes

Crewe motorists have been urged to adjust their speed on certain types of ...

12, Feb, 2009
'Freezing conditions' hinder house fire fight

Fire fighters were unable to save a restored 18th-century home that burned ...

12, Feb, 2009
New homes 'face insurance difficulty'

Some new property developments will be harder to insure against flooding t ...

12, Feb, 2009
DfT: Even hands-free sets can be dangerous while driving

The Department for Transport (DfT) has reiterated the importance of motori ...

12, Feb, 2009
Road safety group boosted by new member

Road safety group TyreSafe, which helps drivers keep their car insurance ...

11, Feb, 2009
Holidaying Brits urged to check for travel insurance cover

With growing numbers of Britons opting for all-inclusive holidays, many co ...

11, Feb, 2009
Dog charity warns against scrapping pet insurance

Growing numbers of dog owners are cutting back on their pet insurance prem ...

10, Feb, 2009
Unite takes construction petition to Downing Street

A delegation of Unite members is set to deliver a petition to No 10 Downin ...

10, Feb, 2009
ABI urges people with damaged homes to contact insurers

Homeowners who have suffered damage to their property due to recent weathe ...

09, Feb, 2009
Consumers urged to read small print on insurance

British consumers have been urged to remember that the cheapest insurance ...

09, Feb, 2009
Homes on flood plains 'put insurance at risk'

A rise in the number of houses being built in flood-risk areas will make ...

06, Feb, 2009
Rodent damage 'may not be covered by home insurance'

An unoccupied property damaged by rodents may not be covered under a home ...

06, Feb, 2009
'You cannot do' without home insurance

Discontinuing home insurance to cut costs is not advisable as it could l ...

06, Feb, 2009
Kids 'save family from blaze'

A group of children playing in the snow have helped a Surrey family escape ...

05, Feb, 2009
Unite 'helping to broker Lindsey deal'

Unite is helping to broker a deal at the Lindsey oil refinery in order to ...

05, Feb, 2009
Don't drive if unnecessary, car insurance customers urged

Motorists have been urged to stay at home unless their journey is necessar ...

05, Feb, 2009
Green motors 'could save on car insurance'

Car insurance customers have been advised they could save money on polic ...

04, Feb, 2009
'Contact the police' if feeling unsafe

Older householders who feel unsafe in their homes should get in touch with ...

04, Feb, 2009
Kill your speed, car insurance customers warned

Drivers have been urged to reduce their speeds in order to lower the risk ...

04, Feb, 2009
UNISON: Job cuts will hit hard

A public sector workers' union has warned planned redundancies will hit pe ...

03, Feb, 2009
UNISON: "Put People First!"

A public sector union has urged world leaders to "put people first&qu ...

03, Feb, 2009
IAM: Visibility is key when driving

Car insurance customers have been reminded of the importance of visibili ...

03, Feb, 2009
Cold weather home insurance tips offered

British homeowners have been given advice on ensuring their properties are ...

02, Feb, 2009
Never leave cars unlocked, police warn

Drivers have been warned not to ever leave their cars unlocked, in a bid t ...

02, Feb, 2009
Secure registration plates, drivers urged

Motorists have been urged to secure their vehicle registration plates afte ...

02, Feb, 2009
ABI: Choose car insurance policies on cover

Consumers should choose a car insurance policy on the cover it provides, ...

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