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Scottish Widows: Over-50s most likely to cut savings

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

New research from Scottish Widows has found that those aged over-50 are the most likely to have been forced to reduce the amount they save due to the recession.

More Than: Not enough drivers aware of 'crash for cash' fraudsters

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

Too few drivers are aware of a dangerous scam taking place on the UK's roads which sees fraudsters purposefully bring about car crashes in order to claim insurance.

Saga Boat Insurance: Remain vigilant towards stolen goods

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

As sailing on Britain's open seas - or lakes - is a pastime enjoyed by many over-50s, Saga Boat Insurance is urging them to demonstrate caution towards goods they suspect have been stolen.

Boat-related insurance claims 'likely to increase in summer'

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

Thefts occurring from boats are 68 per cent more likely to take place while they are moored in the summer months, rather than stored away for the winter, Saga Boat Insurance has found.

Competitive tracker mortgage offered by first direct

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

Financial services provider first direct has announced the details of its new tracker mortgage in time for the summer months.

New HSBC Onshore Investment Bond launched

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

HSBC has introduced its new Onshore Investment Bond offering almost 2,000 funds from over 100 fund managers, the group has announced.

Employer of the year award 'scooped by Bright Grey'

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

The results as to who has been granted the National Business Awards for Scotland's employer of the year accolade have come through - and insurance firm Bright Grey came out on top, it has emerged.

Average motorist 'owns 9 cars during lifetime'

Thu 2nd Jul 2009

The average British motorist owns nine cars during their lifetime, a new poll has discovered.

Roaming charges 'to be slashed by 60%'

Wed 1st Jul 2009

Mobile phone network providers have promised British holidaymakers that the cost of using their mobile phones abroad will be slashed by up to 60 per cent this summer.

One in seven gardens targeted by thieves, finds Virgin Money

Wed 1st Jul 2009

Virgin Money has conducted research which shows that British homeowners spend more than £4 billion annually on their prized gardens - but often fail to protect them with adequate insurance cover.

Legal & General: Protecting your garden from thieves this summer

Wed 1st Jul 2009

As the warmer months set in, people will spend more and more time relaxing in their gardens after work and at the weekends, which means that more care should be taken to ensure that they are not a temptation for thieves.

Average British garden 'could contain £2,000 worth of goods'

Wed 1st Jul 2009

The average British family's back garden could be filled with £1,500 worth of goods, a figure which soars to £2,000 should items such as children's toys be included.

Sainsbury's Finance offers two months of free car insurance

Wed 1st Jul 2009

Sainsbury's Finance is offering its customers the chance to snap up twelve months of car insurance for the price of ten, it has emerged.

Abbey and Alliance & Leicester corporate arms 'to be rebranded'

Wed 1st Jul 2009

The corporate and commercial banking arms of both Abbey and Alliance & Leicester are to undergo rebranding in line with the image of their owner, Spanish banking group Santander, it has been revealed.

Credit Action: UK's personal debt stands at £1.45bn

Wed 1st Jul 2009

British citizens have racked up a collective personal debt of £1.459 billion, new figures from Credit Action show.

Caxton FX: No more ATM fees from 10th July

Wed 1st Jul 2009

Currency exchange firm Caxton FX has announced that as of July 10th, it will scrap ATM fees for those drawing money out abroad using its Caxton FX Global Traveller card.

Higher rate for customers of Sainsbury's Finance Internet Saver

Tue 30th Jun 2009

The Sainsbury's Finance Internet Saver account is upping its interest rate for those customers who do not make more than three withdrawals annually.

LV= finds Brits would rather spend savings than scrimp

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Brits would rather dip into their savings than cut back on the things they enjoy in their current lifestyles, it has been discovered.

AA Travel Insurance: Many beach holidays booked in a hurry

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Approximately one-third of all beach holidays booked by eager holidaymakers in the UK are decided upon in a hurry, according to AA Travel Insurance.

Half of car buyers 'will raid their savings to get their vehicles'

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Almost half of those Brits who plan to buy a car over the next six months will take a hammer to their piggy banks in order to do so, it has been discovered.