42 h. ago Why you could face a huge 42% penalty when renewing car insurance

Motorists who leave renewing their insurance to the last minute are paying £164 more, on average, than those who renew 26 days earlier, data shows.

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47 h. ago Grieving widow convicted of not insuring her husband's car when he died from cancer

Sick pensioners and relatives in mourning continue to be prosecuted in the fast-track private courts

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56 h. ago Revealed: Why you could now face a huge 42% penalty when renewing your car insurance

Motorists who leave renewing their insurance to the last minute are paying £164 more, on average, than those who renew 26 days earlier, data shows.

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis warns drivers they are being 'overcharged' on new 2025 bills

The MoneySavingExpert founder sent a clear message to motorists renewing their car insurance this year ahead of April's wave of bill increases

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3 d. ago Victoria Beckham fans spot huge similarity to son Cruz in sweet family moment

Fashion designer and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham shared a rare insight into her family life on social media and fans were quick to point out one big similarity between her and son Cruz

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6 d. ago Martin Lewis warning as people overcharged 18% on car insurance – here's what to do

Martin Lewis has warned against drivers automatically renewing their car insurance as many could be overcharged by 18%, but he has given tips to avoid excess spending

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6 d. ago Rivals in dark as Lando Norris strikes gold with McLaren’s tyre alchemy

Muttering in pit lane over how F1 team have found such a sweet spot between aerodynamics and tyre wearOne race into the new Formula One season and the sport has been transfixed by how smartly McLaren have emerged from the blocks. A quick car is a surprise to no one but what fascinated about Lando Norris’s and Oscar Piastri’s ride is that their single greatest advantage apparently lay not in the science of aerodynamics but rather in the tyres and the dark art of mechanical grip. In which algorithms and alchemy, McLaren appear to have struck gold.Norris’s win at the season opener in Australia caught the eye, not only with how much pace they showed but in how they achieved it, and it has the other teams worried. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for miso and brown butter Rice Krispies bars | The sweet spot

Chewy heaven, no oven requiredRice Krispies bars are my favourite no-bake recipe, and they are particularly handy when I’m baking with kids. In their simplest form, you need only three ingredients (Rice Krispies, butter and marshmallows), but I’ve given them a sweet and salty twist by adding a good dollop of miso and some caramel-like brown butter, which makes them even more addictive. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Older drivers aged above 70 have 'less choice' due to strict age limit rule

Car insurance firms will often impose an age limit on policies - meaning some elderly road users could be locked out of certain products and services when looking to renew

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8 d. ago Drivers over 70 must follow strict age limit rule which gives them 'less choice'

This little known rule could mean elderly motorists may struggle to get cheap car insurance policies.

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1 week ago Insurers charging rates similar to credit card providers to pay monthly – Which?

The average APR across car insurers charging to pay monthly was 22.84% and across home insurers it was 21.59%, the consumer group said.

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1 week ago The car insurance sweet spot before renewal date that could save you £164

While ultra-organised drivers research quotes in advance, some don't bother at all and auto renew. But there is a sweet-spot in between when prices are lowest.

Economics

1 week ago Ravneet Gill’s recipe for traybake treacle sponge and custard | The sweet spot

Light, airy sponge meets sticky syrup topping – and it’s entry-level to make, tooThis simple British pudding is a nod to tradition, and a nostalgic, school dinner favourite. With its light, airy sponge and sticky treacle topping, it’s comforting and indulgent. Quick to prepare and best served warm with custard or cream, it’s ideal for rounding off a long Sunday lunch, or for brightening a rainy afternoon. It’s a guaranteed crowdpleaser with minimal effort. Continue reading...

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1 week 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 AI cameras are catching out thousands of UK drivers amid surge in speeding prosecutions

Confused.com car insurance expert Rhydian Jones said: "The hope is that this will really help to crack down on drivers who risk the safety of themselves and other road users"

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2 w. ago Mother of tragic schoolgirl who died after stepping in front of car sues the driver's insurer for 'loss of daughter's love and affection'

Tragic Emica Jackson-Miller, 11, died from a traumatic brain injury 17 days after the accident in November 2021.

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2 w. ago BBC viewers spot Wales star's sweet tribute to late father as he makes him so proud

Fans noticed the touching tribute moments after he'd scored his first Six Nations try against Scotland

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2 w. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for guava jam sandwich biscuits | The sweet spot

Upmarket, jammy dodger-style sandwich biscuits with a hole on top, made with a filling of fruity guava jam and creamy vanilla icingAt the start of the year, I spent a month eating my way around Mexico City, and one thing I ate in abundance (besides tacos) were guavas. I had them in every way possible: blitzed into a juice; sitting on a cheesecake at the iconic Contramar; or as a sticky, jam-filled pastry found at nearly every bakery I visited. My favourite version also came with a layer of cream cheese, and I’ve taken those flavours and put them in biscuit form. Shop-bought guava jam is as close as I’ll get here in the UK, but these remind me of a delicious trip every time I make them. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Insurance giant rewards thousands of staff with £3,600 worth of shares after bumper year

The company, which sells car, home, travel and pet insurance, saw its pre-tax profit nearly double last year, driven by an increase in the number of customers and the amount generated in turnover

Economics

3 w. ago Pensioner, 93, who has dementia has been convicted of not insuring her car... despite her living in a care home and no longer having a driving licence

The pensioner, 93, from Dudley in the West Midlands, was prosecuted by DVLA in September last year when they found out that the insurance on her Ford had expired.

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