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Why Flybe collapse means you should check your travel insurance smallprint: A third of holidaymakers wouldn’t be covered if an airline goes bust Flybe announced it has gone into administration A third of travellers wouldn’t be covered by insurer for airline failure We reveal what passengers can do to claim their money back By Grace … Read more
I received a letter from my insurer, LV=, three weeks prior to the renewal date of my car insurance. The price had risen from £513 to £600. When I called, LV= offered me a nominally smaller premium – but I decided to use a price comparison site to find a cheaper insurer. I found a … Read more
Drivers risk being left empty-handed following car insurance claims if they have an accident – due to high excesses and low write-off valuations. The average cost of annual car insurance has risen in recent years, reaching £484. Drivers aged 20 pay more than £900 on average while 40-year-olds typically need to find upwards of £330. … Read more
Why February is the best month to renew car cover You could save up to £100 than if you renew at other times of the year By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 23:46 GMT, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 22 February 2020 Motorists receive the best value car insurance if … Read more
A special issue of Nature has published a series of studies looking at how monitoring Antarctica from space is providing crucial insights into its response to a warming climate. Here are their key findings: Three trillion tonnes of ice has been lost from Antarctica since 1992 The Antarctic Ice Sheet lost around three trillion tonnes … Read more
Thousands of skiers heading off to the slopes over the coming weeks should be aware that they risk more than a twisted ankle if they do not have adequate travel insurance. Winter sports – such as skiing, snowboarding and sledging – are often an additional option in travel insurance policies rather than being included as … Read more
When Adrian Neal’s beloved dog Poppy had to be put to sleep, he was grateful his pet insurance would at least cover her vet bills. But despite paying more than £1,500 in premiums over eight years, the father-of-four was told he could claim just 80p. Adrian, 50, is just one of scores of readers to … Read more