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Find out the issues everyone's talking about on the front line of insurance, travel, money and motoring.
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Are you joining the scooter hype of 2021?
Motorbike sales fell last year, but the number of scooters sold was on the rise. Find out why people are joining the scooter revolution...
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Don't let your garden party scupper your home insurance
It’s almost BBQ season, and hosting big family gatherings could be allowed this year. But what if your summer get-together doesn’t go to plan? Find out what garden party pitfalls your home insurance covers here.
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Staycations away from the masses to try this summer
UK trips are experiencing a popularity boom due to the restrictions on travelling abroad. If you’re finding everything’s booked up, try these uncommon holiday options that offer something quieter....
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2021 car insurance changes you need to know about
The world changed in 2020 and car insurance changed with it. Here’s how to keep getting the best car insurance deals, whether your driving habits are back to normal or not.
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What's Covid cover?
If you're booking a holiday or buying insurance, you've probably seen 'Covid guarantee' and 'Covid Cover' everywhere. But what does it mean? We investigate whether you'll truly be well protected by your travel insurance.
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How to save money on your MOT
Not looking forward to that big annual bill? Find out how to keep the cost down with deals, discounts and the right preparation.
Reports and data
We're digging into the data to help you make great financial decisions. After all, knowledge is power...
Van life: best places for a UK holiday in your van
A look at the best places in the UK for a road trip in a van, covering the cheapest parking, the tastiest local food and the most beautiful views from the driver’s window.
Pedestrian friendly places
We look at the best places to be without a car, showing how easy it is for some people to get around on foot.
Speed camera hotspots
Where in the UK you’re most likely to be caught speeding, with demand for speed awareness courses rising as the cameras catch people out.
Check out all our reports here:
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- How much does UK car insurance cost?
Average prices and historical data - are you paying more than the average?
- Your job and car insurance
Find out how what you do for a living affects how much you pay.
- Vehicle use through lockdown
Our report on how Covid changed how we travel.
- The cost of getting on the road
Young drivers - find out how much you'll pay to get behind the wheel.
- The millions saved on fuel in the UK during lockdown
The staggering amount you saved on fuel during lockdown.
- Is it cheaper to buy or lease a car?
We'll help you crunch the numbers.
- The UK's biggest potholes
Motorists beware: find out where you're in for a bumpy ride...
- The UK's deadliest roads for animals
Find out where wildlife's most at risk.
- The auto accident report
Find out the makes, models and locations that are are most accident prone.
- Motoring fines around the world
Where do motorists pay the most for speeding and using a mobile at the wheel?
- Child car seat report
All the data on the highest rated and safest options.
- Testing times
Where are new drivers most likely to pass their test first time?
- The UK driving test report
All the stats, plus some tips on passing.
- How much does UK car insurance cost?
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- The most expensive dog breeds to insure
Find out how much your dalmatian, labrador or cockerpoo could cost you in pet insurance.
- UK's most popular pets
Which breeds are soaring in popularity?
- Coronavirus and pet ownership
How the pandemic's affected the pets we own.
- How your dog's breed affects your pet insurance price
Are beagles a bargain? Will you have to spend more on a st Bernard? We compare the costs of insuring different breeds.
- Pet insurance costs where you live
Find out the UK's cheapest and most expensive regions for pet insurance.
- The most expensive dog breeds to insure
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- The tradeswomen report
Women are flocking to work as builders, plumbers and electricans.
- The UK’s riskiest jobs
Is your job on the list?
- The tradeswomen report
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