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Scotland : outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease leaving more than 50 sick
Edinburgh is battling a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, with the number of confirmed and suspected cases now standing at 51, Scotland's health minister...
Munich Re : cancelling the UK Olympics would cost USD 5 billion
The Olympics, which will begin in 52 days, are the world’s largest sports events with more than 10,000 athletes competing in 26 sports. In...
Royal health : Prince Philip on the mend, watched jubilee finale on TV
Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip was "getting better" after he was hospitalised with a bladder infection, his youngest son Prince Edward said after...
U.S. : New York mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban super-size sodas
New York's billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg extended his war against unhealthy habits Thursday with an unprecedented proposal for banning super-sized sweet drinks.
The ban, possibly...
Short news : Bee Gees star Robin Gibb dies aged 62
Robin Gibb, singer with the legendary British band the Bee Gees, died on Sunday aged 62 after a lengthy battle against cancer, his family...
Lloyd’s TSB : DIY spending falls to record low
Spending on DIY has declined to its lowest level in over 15 years amid the continued squeeze on household finances and a subdued housing...
AXA : pursues commitment to cultural philanthropy
On the 3rd of May, French Minister for Culture and Communication Frédéric Mitterrand announced the acquisition by the French State, for the Louvre Museum,...
Claims spike expected with Easter
As the Easter break approaches many people are planning to take on some DIY around the home. But AXA Personal Lines warns of costly accidents...
Europe : report shows that food bacteria are now more resistant
Bacteria that cause the main food-borne infections among people in the European Union commonly show resistance to widely-used antibiotics and antimicrobials, an EU report...
Warning as freezing weather set to continue
As bitter temperatures continue to grip Europe and the UK Aviva warns homeowners to take a few simple steps to prevent freezing a bursting...
Car decorations raising premiums and putting Brits at risk
Adding personal decorations to cars is putting Britons at risk as well as raising insurance prices, according to the latest research by Diamond Insurance.
The...
Freezing temperatures on the horizon
Snow showers and freezing temperatures are forecast for much of the UK over the next few days as the met office downgrades its cold...
Strong winds expected for weekend
With more windy weather expected over the weekend, resident are being urged to take the necessary precaustions and make sure their homes can withstand...
Brits at risk on the slopes : Santander
British skiers and snowboarders are skiing drunk, too fast, and with no practice, causing unnecessary risk and accidents, according to research by Santander Insurance.
The...
Never too early for travel insurance : Defaqto
While the summer holidays may seem like a life time away, many people are already booking their getaways now while the prices are cheaper....
Lloyd’s boss turns down bonus
Britain's state-rescued Lloyds Banking Group said Friday that its boss Antonio Horta-Osorio, who returned to work this week after a two-month break due to...
Extension insurance : don’t leave yourself exposed
Planning on adding another room? Building a patio? Extending the garage? While it may save you a few pounds in the short term to...
Car claims up 500% from 2009 last week
The AA reported five fold increase in car insurance claims over the first five days of this year compared to the same period three...
From bingo to banking – more retirees want to work
More UK retirees want to give up bingo for banking as research from Aviva reveals a work hungry generation of retirees ready to embrace...
Insurance premiums to rise after storms
Experts are predicting that this weeks storms will result in premium price rises, particularly for building insurance.
Motor insurers and home insurers both reported dramatic...
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