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Cost of Living, Home Related

Watchdog: ‘Increasing number of home insurance claims rejected’

Are insurers simply avoiding paying out, or are consumers choosing the wrong cover? We review the latest findings.

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 10 December 2024

Car Related

Are you driving in an uninsured hotspot?

Check if your postcode is on the list!

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Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 10 December 2024

Car Related

Where is the Congestion Charge Zone?

Plan ahead for the CCZ.

Reading time: 8 minutes

Written by: Carlie Norwell

Published on: 9 December 2024

Car Related

Is my car insured? How to check using askMID

All you need is your car’s registration number.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Lewis Houghton

Published on: 9 December 2024

General Interest, Rural related

Farm inheritance tax – what are my options?

Look at the options following the Autumn budget reforms that would leave families and their assets exposed to Inheritance Tax.

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Howden Insurance

Published on: 9 December 2024

Cost of Living, General Interest, Winter

Howden’s top ten Christmas toys 2024

Struggling for present inspiration this Christmas? We’ve got you covered with the ten most popular gifts this year!

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Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 9 December 2024

General Interest

UTR Number: A Complete Guide

A simple guide to your essential identification for all things tax-related

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 2 December 2024

Cost of Living, Winter

Should you buy a real or fake tree this Christmas?

What’s best for your home this festive season? Let’s break it down to help you make the right
choice for your living room this Christmas.

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Jamie Galbraith

Published on: 29 November 2024

Car Related, Scams

How to protect young drivers from ‘ghost brokers’

Tip 1: never buy from a social media broker! Here’s how young drivers can stay on the right side of the law.

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 22 November 2024

Car Related, Leisure, Motorcycle, Seasonal, Van

Your car’s essential winter vitamins

With all these icy mornings make sure you’ve got these maintenance and safety tips on the top of your to-do list!

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 18 November 2024

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