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Cost of Living, Home Related

What is the mortgage support relief charter?

Our guide to the current mortgage market, and how you can get the help and advice you need.

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 3 August 2023

Cost of Living

Money-saving meals: the real cost of your supermarket shop

We’ve compiled some handy tips to help you find ways of making your groceries go further!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 July 2023

General Interest

Here comes the sun… is your car ready for summer?

Before you set off it’s worth checking over your vehicle!

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 July 2023

Cost of Living, General Interest

Summer holiday deals – free or cheap days out!

Looking for fun things to do this summer that don’t break the bank? Then look no further – here’s a guide to cheap days out!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 July 2023

Branch Activity, General Interest

Celebrating A-Plan’s 60th birthday in our branches!

This June marked a special occasion for A-Plan Insurance, as we began our 60th Birthday celebrations!

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 7 July 2023

Cost of Living

Insurance price shock: why are premiums getting more expensive?

There’s no two ways about it, insurance premiums are rising across the board. We explore the reasons why this is happening and offer ways to help you maintain or even reduce them.

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 5 July 2023

Competition, General Interest

Draw your perfect summer’s day – and WIN A POOL!

How your perfect summer’s day could win you a swimming pool!

Reading time: 2 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 28 June 2023

Cost of Living

5 reasons mortgages are making us worry – and where to find help!

Are you one of the 1.4m people coming to the end of your Fixed Term this year?

Reading time: 10 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 22 June 2023

General Interest, Scams

Hot tubs and holidays: summer scams alert!

In support of the Citizens Advice Scam Awareness campaign, here are some scams to be aware of this summer and how to avoid even the most convincing scam attempts.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 26 May 2023

General Interest

Celebrating Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ people who changed the world

Meet some of the most influential LGBTQ+ people throughout history, who have helped change the world for the better…

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 May 2023

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