How you can beat the insurance tax rise

How you can beat the insurance tax rise

If you buy car or home insurance then changes to the tax rules mean that the cost of your cover went up on 1 November. Insurance Premium Tax rates were raised on 1 November from 6 per cent to 9.5 per cent, with the Association of British Insurers reporting that this...
How to deal with floods and storms this winter

How to deal with floods and storms this winter

Over recent weeks, fierce storms have hit the British Isles. Abigail became the first storm to be named jointly by the UK and Irish Met offices and it brought with it high winds, rain, lightning and wintry showers. With further rain and strong winds having since...
Penalty points costing drivers £132 million a year

Penalty points costing drivers £132 million a year

If you have penalty points on your driving licence then it is likely that your car insurance is more expensive. Now, a new study has found that British drivers with points are paying £132 million a year in higher insurance premiums. The research from the Institute of...