11 h. ago Storm Amy warning to secure 8 dangerous garden items now ahead of 100mph gales

With a 'danger to life' warning, homeowners are being urged to secure any loose items outside their homes.

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3 d. ago Millions of motorists lie to their insurer including using 'postcode porky pies' to get cheaper cover

Almost seven million motorists are lying to their insurers, with fibs about where a car is parked most common. So, are you accidentally at risk of invalidating your insurance?

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4 d. ago Warning most UK home insurance policies are missing cover in one major area

The majority of home insurance policies are missing one key element as standard, Which? has found - and many people may not realise

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4 d. ago Which? report finds majority of UK home insurance lacks crucial cover

Which? said that when households take out buildings or contents insurance, many may assume they are automatically covered

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4 d. ago Many home insurance policies do not cover accidents as standard, warns Which?

The consumer group cautioned that many households may assume they are automatically covered for accidental damage.

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4 d. ago Warning to homeowners that their insurance doesn’t cover damage including spills or smashed windows – check yours

THE majority of home insurance policies do not include cover for accidental damage such as spills or smashed windows, analysis reveals. When households take out buildings or contents insurance, many assume that they are also covered for accidental damage. This is protection against certain mishaps, including spilling drinks or paint on the carpet or accidentally...

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5 d. ago Expert warns one simple mistake could cost homeowners significantly this autumn

A house insurance expert is advising British homeowners to check whether their home falls into a flood risk zone to ensure their insurance coverage is appropriate

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7 d. ago Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team 'delighted' to secure grants after police pulled insurance cover

Cairngorm MRT and Glencoe MRT have now been allocated grants from the Scottish Government.

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7 d. ago Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team 'delighted' to secure grants amid claims police pulled insurance cover

Cairngorm MRT and Glencoe MRT have now been allocated grants from the Scottish Government.

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8 d. ago Labour ministers move in over £2bn Jaguar Land Rover supplier struggles after massive cyber

The attack, which is estimated to have cost the business almost £2billion in lost revenue, came as Britain's biggest carmaker was still finalising insurance cover.

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9 d. ago Jaguar Land Rover to bear full cost of cyber attack due to lack of insurance cover

Government considers offering support to suppliers including state purchase of car parts

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1 week ago Major bank launches new current account offering up to £20 cashback a month

It also includes travel and phone insurance and breakdown cover

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1 week ago Householders warned over popular roof cleaning mistake that can 'cut its lifespan in half'

It may save time and effort but it can cost homeowners in the longer term, warn experts.

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1 week ago UK homeowners who have candles urged to pay attention to urgent 9pm warning

Brits are being urged to be aware of the 'hidden' risks that can come with lighting candles this autumn.

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1 week ago Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud issues warning to potential homeowners as he admits 'I feel sorry'

Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud has been presenting the Channel 4 show since 1999 and issued a start warning for anyone looking to get onto the property ladder

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2 w. ago CDC panel recommends multiple shots for measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox instead of single vaccine

Experts react with concern that increasing the number of vaccinations required will threaten children’s healthA powerful vaccines committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on Thursday to change US vaccine policy and start recommending that children receive multiple vaccines to protect against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox, instead of a single vaccine that can protect against all four diseases.The new recommendations from the panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), arrived just one day after top former CDC officials said that Robert F Kennedy Jr was a threat to US children’s ability to receive vaccines on schedule. The committee’s work typically determines which vaccines are provided for free through the US government, shapes state and local laws around vaccine requirements, and influences which vaccines health insurers tend to cover. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago CDC panel recommends multiple shots for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox instead of single vaccine

Experts react with concern that increasing the number of vaccinations required will threaten children’s healthA powerful vaccines committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on Thursday to change US vaccine policy and start recommending that children receive multiple vaccines to protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox, instead of a single vaccine that can protect against all four diseases.The new recommendations from the panel, the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP), arrived just one day after top former CDC officials said that Robert F Kennedy Jr was a threat to US children’s ability to receive vaccines on schedule. The committee’s work typically determines which vaccines are provided free of charge through the US government, shapes state and local laws around vaccine requirements, and influences which vaccines health insurers tend to cover. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil system struggling under Ukrainian attacks – report

Transneft has told producers they may have to cut their output because of attacks on pipelines and ports, Reuters says. What we know on day 1,302Russia’s oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine’s drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, Reuters has reported, citing industry sources. Ukrainian drones have frequently hit Russia’s oil plants, cutting refining capacity by up to a fifth, and damaged ports including Ust-Luga and Primorsk, Ukrainian military officials and Russian industry sources have said. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it had struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia during an overnight attack.Transneft, which handles more than 80% of all the oil extracted in Russia, has in recent days restricted oil firms’ ability to store oil in its pipeline system, two industry sources close to Russian oil firms told Reuters. Transneft has also warned producers it may have to accept less oil if its infrastruc...

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3 w. ago Bottom trawling to continue in English protected waters, government rules

Defra says blanket ban on ‘destructive’ fishing practice disproportionate as MPs urge minister to reconsiderSeabed bottom trawling, described by the chair of a Commons committee as a “destructive” fishing practice, will continue in English marine protected areas (MPAs), the government has announced.Despite having official designation as protected areas for creatures including dolphins, puffins and seahorses, damaging industrial methods are still allowed to take place. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Killer, 15, 'fed up' with babysitting on birthday beat toddler to death

Karl McCluney brutally attacked two-year-old Demi Leigh Mahon - kicking, punching and biting her, leaving 68 injuries including catasrophic brain damage

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