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January 2010

• Abandoned cars increase need for motor insurance

  02.01.2010

  Many drivers have registered motor insurance claims for abandoned vehicles.
• Pet insurance customers urged not to overfeed

  03.01.2010

  A vet has warned pet insurance customers against overfeeding.
• Travel insurance a 'vital' part of holiday plans

  04.01.2010

  Holidaymakers have been reminded of the need for travel insurance.
• BBA mortgage lending figures 'very encouraging'

  04.01.2010

  Signs mortgage lending could be emerging from the gloom.
• Apply for personal loan 'after seeing credit file'

  04.01.2010

  A credit rating assessment is key to personal loan applications.
• Credit card conmen jailed

  04.01.2010

  Credit card fraudsters handed prison sentence by London court.
• Roadside cover 'a small price to pay'

  04.01.2010

  Motorists are advised to take out roadside cover.
• Britons putting less in savings accounts

  04.01.2010

  Less money is being placed in savings accounts.
• Vet practice underlines benefits of pet insurance

  04.01.2010

  Owners should take out pet insurance for their new puppies.
• Pet insurance may soon cover keyhole surgery

  04.01.2010

  Keyhole surgery may increasingly be covered by pet insurance.
• Cancer advance may affect health insurance costs

  04.01.2010

  New medical software could be used by health insurance firms.
• Fuel poverty 'hits over 7m UK homes'

  03.01.2010

  Gas and electricity prices are stretching budgets to the limit.
• Frozen ponds could lead to pet insurance claims

  04.01.2010

  Owners of garden ponds may be grateful for pet insurance.
• Pet insurance firm expects more food-related cases

  04.01.2010

  Christmas leftovers may fuel a rise in pet insurance claims.
• Credit card balance transfers to hit £3.2bn in Q1

  04.01.2010

  'Savvy consumers' to shift £3.2bn between credit cards.
• Life insurance importance highlighted

  01.01.2010

  Critical illness and life insurance help 100 families a day.
• Fewer personal loans issued in November

  03.01.2010

  Personal loan uptake decreased slightly during November.
• Credit card repayments rise in November

  02.01.2010

  More credit card debt was paid off in November.
• Debit and credit cards 'more popular' in south

  04.01.2010

  The popularity of credit cards varies significantly across the UK.
• London homes suffer gas and electricity cut-off

  01.01.2010

  East Barnet residents sustained a gas and electricity blackout.
• Drivers unsure of motor insurance claims procedure

  04.01.2010

  AXA's motor insurance iPhone app could help in an accident.
• Long-haul trips to draw travel insurance customers

  04.01.2010

  South Africa should attract many travel insurance customers this year.
• Coventry unveils new postal savings account

  08.01.2010

  Coventry savings account offers good returns and easy access.
• Virgin bank accounts 'would offer more choice'

  08.01.2010

  Virgin plans to launch a range of bank accounts.
• Barclaycard and Orange announce credit card deal

  08.01.2010

  Barclaycard and Orange have unveiled a new credit card.
• Celeb on Big Brother 'to clear credit card debt'

  08.01.2010

  Nicola T needs to clear a £35,000 credit card balance.
• Animals abandoned as owners neglect pet insurance

  07.01.2010

  Many can only afford their dogs thanks to pet insurance.
• Home insurance firm issues cold weather advice

  07.01.2010

  One in six home insurance claims are for burst pipes.
• Pet insurance firm reveals top animal names

  07.01.2010

  Bella is a popular name for both dogs and cats.
• Seek personal loans 'from existing providers'

  07.01.2010

  Britons told to secure personal loans from their existing lenders.
• Homes 'cutting back' on gas and electricity costs

  07.01.2010

  Housing costs forcing Britons to spend less on fuel.
• Gemalto promises quick German credit card bug fix

  07.01.2010

  Chip maker vows to solve German credit card problem.
• Leaving car to defrost 'may risk car insurance'

  07.01.2010

  Car insurance may be invalidated by leaving a vehicle running.
• Mechanical faults highlight breakdown cover need

  15.01.2010

  Complacency causes breakdown cover calls and accidents.
• Illegal personal loans can mean indebted new year

  15.01.2010

  Thousands face illegal Christmas personal loan debt.
• Thaw pipes well to limit home insurance claims

  15.01.2010

  Thawing pipes could lead to home insurance claims.
• Credit card fraud 'mastermind' caught by SOCA

  15.01.2010

  International credit card fraudster is facing a lengthy jail term.
• Puppy farms may leave owners with huge vet bills

  14.01.2010

  Farmed puppies could lead to pet insurance claims.
• Skiers urged to check travel insurance cover

  14.01.2010

  Winter sports enthusiasts reminded to get travel insurance.
• Antifreeze may lead to pet insurance claims

  14.01.2010

  Pet insurance customers should keep animals away from antifreeze.
• Check tyres to avoid car insurance claims

  14.01.2010

  Motorists warned over pothole car insurance claims.
• Gas and electric costs push household spend up

  14.01.2010

  Gas and electric price rises contribute to higher household spend.
• Credit card mortgage payments 'frankly terrifying'

  14.01.2010

  Expert claims credit card mortgage repayments are a worrying trend.
• Lack of optimism may affect life insurance uptake

  14.01.2010

  Life insurance may be neglected amid economic pessimism.
• UK broadband 'slower than many major countries'

  14.01.2010

  Study suggests broadband speeds are sluggish in the UK.
• Physio delays show benefit of health insurance

  14.01.2010

  Health insurance can help patients avoid lengthy NHS waiting lists.
• Roadside cover firm urges drivers to check cars

  14.01.2010

  Many drivers will have relied on roadside cover recently.
• More consumers accessing bank accounts online

  14.01.2010

  The internet is increasingly being used to access bank accounts.
• Fixed-rate mortgages 'becoming cheaper'

  13.01.2010

  Lenders are reducing fixed-rate mortgage costs.
• Britons 'choosing to add less to savings accounts'

  13.01.2010

  Savings accounts received fewer pennies in the weeks before Christmas.
• Burst pipes lead to large home insurance claims

  12.01.2010

  Burst pipes may necessitate a hefty home insurance claim.
• Ski injury figures show need for travel insurance

  12.01.2010

  Travel insurance is particularly important on the slopes.
• Prudent approach 'crucial' for 0% credit cards

  12.01.2010

  Expert offers balance transfer credit card advice.
• Travel insurance buyers 'misjudge holiday costs'

  11.01.2010

  Honeymooners should remember to take out travel insurance.
• Savings accounts rates 'to remain low for months'

  11.01.2010

  Savings accounts rates may stay low for the foreseeable future.
• Mortgage lenders 'will raise SVRs' in 2010

  11.01.2010

  Base rate freeze will not deter lenders from raising rates.
• Multiple personal loan applications 'inadvisable'

  11.01.2010

  Britons advised against applying for numerous personal loans.
• Dangers of alcohol highlighted to skiers

  11.01.2010

  Travel insurance customers are advised to avoid alcohol while skiing.
• Winter ups fire risk for home insurance customers

  11.01.2010

  Candles are a common reason for winter home insurance claims.
• Pet insurance customers face 'big freeze' danger

  11.01.2010

  Many owners may be grateful for pet insurance this winter.
• RSPCA requests urgent calls only in icy conditions

  11.01.2010

  Wintry conditions can be dangerous for pets.
• Britons 'using credit cards' to pay off mortgages

  11.01.2010

  Credit cards being called on for mortgage repayments.
• Icy conditions underline benefit of roadside cover

  11.01.2010

  Wintry conditions have increased the need for roadside cover.
• Most Londoners 'do not have life insurance'

  11.01.2010

  Londoners are particularly negligent when it comes to life insurance.
• Millions of families depend on multiple salaries

  18.01.2010

  Bereaved families could struggle without life insurance.
• Car insurance clients 'respond to high penalties'

  18.01.2010

  Penalty points may be behind reduced mobile phone use.
• Cold consumers compare gas and electricity

  18.01.2010

  Households compare gas and electricity to lower costs.
• Vets told to recommend pet insurance

  19.01.2010

  Pet insurance greatly reduces the cost of chronic illnesses.
• Expert recommends switching to new savings account

  19.01.2010

  Savings account customers should move funds regularly.
• Bank accounts with 'faster payments' recommended

  19.01.2010

  Faster payments are not guaranteed with all bank accounts.
• Travel insurance firm praises 'affordable' Jamaica

  19.01.2010

  Jamaica is one of the most affordable long-haul destinations.
• Credit card users 'should monitor reference files'

  19.01.2010

  Credit card customers told to check their reference files.
• Drunken skiing 'may invalidate travel insurance'

  20.01.2010

  Skiing under the influence may jeopardise travel insurance claims.
• Lack of home insurance 'a false economy'

  20.01.2010

  Families without home insurance could face financial hardship.
• Ofcom in talks over broadband performance device

  20.01.2010

  A new network performance device could be introduced in Britain.
• Mobile phones 'to act as credit cards' by 2011

  20.01.2010

  Advent of 'eMoney' could spell end for credit cards.
• Credit card donations to Haiti 'being blocked'

  20.01.2010

  Credit card users have been prevented from donating to Haiti.
• Defaqto champions shopping around for credit cards

  20.01.2010

  Britons advised to search for the best credit card providers.
• Youngsters' savings boosted by child trust funds

  20.01.2010

  CTFs have encouraged many parents to save for their children.
• Sharks 'filling gap in personal loan market'

  20.01.2010

  Lack of personal loans contributing to loan shark increase.
• Government 'must tackle' gas and electric poverty

  20.01.2010

  Many still struggling to pay gas and electric bills.
• Cardiff is UK debit and credit card fraud capital

  21.01.2010

  More people affected by credit card fraud in Cardiff.
• Older women 'more likely to rely on car insurance'

  20.01.2010

  Older women are increasingly making car insurance claims.
• F1 prize draw entry for A&L bank account switchers

  20.01.2010

  New A&L bank account customers entered into F1 prize draw.
• More Britons using credit cards for daily spending

  20.01.2010

  Britons are increasingly using credit cards for day-to-day expenses.
• Government urged to support credit card holders

  20.01.2010

  Credit card holders could benefit from industry changes.
• Credit card firm E-Clear 'facing administration'

  21.01.2010

  E-Clear on the brink of administration over the Flyglobespan affair.
• Scam bank accounts aim to dupe Haiti donors

  21.01.2010

  Scammers are already establishing bank accounts to dupe Haiti donors.
• Pet insurance 'growing' in western economies

  21.01.2010

  More consumers are buying pet insurance.
• Check for leaks to avoid home insurance claims

  21.01.2010

  Home insurance claims caused by thawing pipes.
• Switching home insurance providers recommended

  22.01.2010

  Britons have been told to shop around for home insurance.
• Shops set to display gas and electric usage

  22.01.2010

  Shoppers will be able to assess stores' green ratings.
• Vancouver most expensive ski trip, insurer finds

  21.01.2010

  Slovakia is a cheap ski destination for travel insurance customers.
• Uninsured pet owners 'hit by recession'

  21.01.2010

  Recession proves particularly hard for those without pet insurance.
• Dogs home 'unable to cope' with abandoned pets

  21.01.2010

  Pet insurance could be indispensable in the current economic climate.
• Elderly 'struggling with gas and electric bills'

  21.01.2010

  Older Britons are bracing themselves for expensive energy bills.
• Bonuses used to attract savings account deposits

  22.01.2010

  Bonuses make high interest savings accounts look deceptively attractive.
• Personal loans, other credit 'moderated' in 2010

  22.01.2010

  Market for personal loans to be moderated this year.
• Young car insurance clients 'not ready to drive'

  22.01.2010

  Many young drivers do not feel ready to drive.
• 'Never spend' on balance transfer credit cards

  25.01.2010

  Britons advised against new spending on balance transfer credit cards.
• Lincoln car insurance customers stumped by trees

  22.01.2010

  Even rabbits can lead to large car insurance claims.
• Consumers already using Christmas savings accounts

  22.01.2010

  Savings accounts are already being used ahead of Christmas 2010.
• Ofgem announces major gas and electric investment

  22.01.2010

  Watchdog ready to fund new renewable energy products.
• Credit card defaults 'lower than expected' in Q4

  22.01.2010

  Fewer credit card holders defaulted in Q4 2009 than expected.
• Mortgage market 'will recover' after recession

  26.01.2010

  Mortgage activity to improve after recession ends.
• Fitness drive could cut health insurance costs

  25.01.2010

  A healthy lifestyle could slash health insurance premiums.
• Barclaycard announces credit card reward scheme

  25.01.2010

  Discounts offered for existing Barclaycard credit card customers.
• Travel insurance sales up among older people

  25.01.2010

  Older people are increasingly buying travel insurance and heading overseas.
• World Cup will put pressure on bank accounts

  26.01.2010

  Bank account balances will suffer during the football World Cup.
• Northern Irish 'most likely to swap bank accounts'

  26.01.2010

  The Northern Irish are most likely to switch bank accounts.
• Personal loan borrowing down in December

  26.01.2010

  Fewer personal loans were approved during December.
• Lighting competition for gas and electric firms

  27.01.2010

  Gas and electric firms challenged to make energy-efficient lighting.
• Credit card lending decline 'lowest for a year'

  27.01.2010

  Credit card borrowing shrank by just 2% in November.
• Crime stats may ease reliance on home insurance

  27.01.2010

  Crime figures are good news for home insurance customers.
• Pet insurance customers 'confused' by diet advice

  27.01.2010

  The calorie content of pet foods varies widely.
• Gas and electricity debts increasing, says Ofgem

  28.01.2010

  More households falling behind on energy bill payments.
• OFT issues personal loans enforcement guidance

  28.01.2010

  Britons warned about misinterpreting the Consumer Credit Act.
• Severn Bridge credit card toll 'ready this year'

  29.01.2010

  Credit card payment at Severn Bridge should be possible soon.
• Britons 'should use credit cards more' when abroad

  29.01.2010

  Credit cards have competitive exchange rates in foreign countries.
• Contact energy firms 'if in danger of defaulting'

  29.01.2010

  Britons must tell suppliers if they cannot pay energy bills.

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