3 d. ago Homeowners warned as surge in fires linked to vapes may not be covered by insurers

Vape batteries have been found to have caused house fires and insurers may not pay out

Events

1 week ago Harvard offers free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000

Ivy League school is latest US university to make step with aim to make it affordable to ‘more students than ever’Harvard University is offering free tuition to more students, the Ivy League school announced on Monday, joining a growing number of higher education institutions in the US to take such a step.The announcement from Harvard says that undergraduate tuition at the institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will be free for students of families who make annual incomes of $200,000 or less. The university will also make schooling completely free for students from families with annual incomes of $100,000 or less, with financial aid that covers tuition, food, housing, health insurance and travel costs. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Distraught mother forced to fundraise for toddler’s £119K medical flight after travel insurance ‘nightmare’

Mother-of-three, Natasha Sargent, is warning others to “triple check” their medical records before getting cover for their holiday after her daughter’s insurance was rendered invalid.

Economics

2 w. ago Warning to any drivers who have a side hustle selling on Facebook Marketplace and eBay

If your delivery driving falls into HMRC’s definition of ‘trading’ it means standard car insurance won’t cover any accidents or damage that occurs on these journeys

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2 w. ago West Lothian Leisure trust will have to cover cost of National Insurance increase

Kenneth Ribbons, the acting head of finance, said the arms length operator of the county’s leisure and swimming facilities would be expected to cover the increased staff costs from its own budget.

Politics

3 w. ago Pet insurance has become so costly that owners are cancelling, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Patrick Derrane (pictured) has just cancelled cover - as a result of his insurer refusing to meet a claim after his nine-year-old schnoodle, Ted, was hit by a car, leaving him with a £1,000 bill.

Politics

last month Exact moment you should book travel insurance and three things to look out for

If you're jetting off abroad on holiday this year, it's so important to remember to book your travel insurance in advance and check exactly what your policy covers

Politics