57 h. ago West Lothian Christmas lights event cancelled after storms push up insurance costs

West Lothian Council’s executive approved the cancellation of the Starry Nights festive lights event at Beecraigs Country Park in Linlithgow and sparked an angry confrontation between the local SNP and Labour councillor in the town.

Events

58 h. ago AD FEATURE: Best time to renew your car insurance that could cut your costs by nearly half

Comparing car insurance policies can help you find the right deal for you, but it's worth doing it during a specific window to help keep your costs down even further

Politics

58 h. ago AD FEATURE: Pet insurance costs skyrocket as Brits say they're paying more than ever

Pet insurance costs have been on the rise in recent years with a sharp increase in Europe - and Brits are feeling the surging prices the most according to new research

Economics

3 d. ago Electric car range almost halves when driving in heatwave temperatures, test finds

A test by What Car? driving three popular EVs through the 'frying pan of Andalusia' in Spain, enduring temperatures between 32 and 44 degrees, had a dramatic toll on the official ranges.

Transport

6 d. ago Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs

As a new academic year begins providers say national insurance rises and food price inflation has forced up pricesParents across England are facing higher prices for school lunches as the new school year begins, with caterers blaming the government’s national insurance increase alongside rising food and energy costs.Lunch providers say increases in staffing costs, including employer national insurance contributions announced by the chancellor last year, have added “significant extra pressure” to their budgets. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers, which means patients may start paying more next year

Science

2 w. ago One summer mistake that could cost drivers their insurance, warns expert

With Britain having continuous heatwaves, motorist are being urged to ditch one common trick that could see insurance claims rejected should thieves strike when they're not looking

Events

3 w. ago 'Halve' your car insurance costs by renewing on this exact date

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert revealed exactly when we should all be renewing our quotes for car insurance.

Politics

3 w. ago AD FEATURE: Your job title could hike your car insurance costs by £400 but you can cut prices

Car insurance prices can be hiked up depending on your job title but Mirror Switch and Save (in partnership with Quotezone.co.uk) offers a simple way to compare policies and see if you can get the best deal for you

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Relief’ for motorists as average cost of insurance has fallen by £60 annually

For the period April to June 2025, the average premium was £562, compared with £622 a year earlier, the ABI said.

Economics

4 w. ago Trump’s tariffs are not only making cars more expensive, but insurance as well

Analysis finds cost of full-coverage car insurance could rise as much as seven percent to an average of $2,472 annually

Politics

4 w. ago Insurance red alert as 8 in 10 UK holidaymakers cut back on summer holiday spend

As the summer holiday season approaches its peak, new research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals a troubling shift in public perception: more British travellers are downgrading or removing their travel insurance cover altogether - with cost pressures driving risky decisions and misunderstandings about protection on holiday.

Events

last month Brit family's dream holiday turns to nightmare as they are told 'he's dying'

After their brother fell desperately ill, a family were told their travel insurance was void and they'd have to front the staggering cost of the treatment and extra accommodation

Events