prevention
Government have to urgently address incomplete Flood Bill
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has called on the Government to urgently address four key issues that are missing from the Flood and...
Homeowners : Protect you home against burglars during holiday
With more homes unoccupied during the holiday season, don't forget to better protect their homes against burglars. Despite latest Government figures showing falls in...
UK drivers face French roadside drug tests
UK drivers could face a roadside saliva drug test if they are caught not wearing a seat belt or speeding in France. The one...
19% of UK businesses unaware of recent welfare reform initiatives
The Government is encouraging businesses to further adjust their work practices to reduce illness and disability in the workplace, yet nearly 20% of businesses...
Comment on the threat of a two-day strike by immigration officials (5th and 6th August)
Yet more bad luck for holidaymakers looking to jet off this summer with the news the UK Border Agency staff have voted for strike...
Swine flu – advice for parents and pregnant women
While most pregnant women with swine flu will only have mild symptoms, there is a higher risk of complications. If you are pregnant and...
Swine flu – what the government is doing
The government has launched the National Pandemic Flu Service. This will help take the pressure off front-line health services and give people access to...
Swine flu – prevention and treatment
If you think you have swine flu
If you are in England and think you may have swine flu, check your symptoms online by visiting...
What is swine flu (influenza A H1N1) ?
Flu is an illness caused by an infection of the influenza virus. The flu virus constantly changes and there are many different strains of...
Swine flu – The National Pandemic Flu Service has been launched in England
The National Pandemic Flu Service has been launched in England. Find out more about swine flu, how you can protect yourself, and what the government is doing
Swine flu – What does your travel insurance cover if people are affected ?
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has issued the following information for travel insurance customers about the cover that most policies offer if people are affected by swine flu:
Car Insurance Fraud On The Rise
Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reported that car and home insurance fraud is costing the average UK household £44 in higher premiums every...
Alert: Important information about swine flu
With more than 7,400 confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK, important changes have been made to the way the virus is being...
Motor insurance fraud increased to raise £360m
Motor insurance fraud has become an increasing problem for the industry and insurers are calling for tougher action to tackle the issue, which is...
Sir Alex signs up to AA child seat safety campaign
50% more families will drive to UK holiday destinations this summer, but two thirds of car seats won't be securely fitted
Sir Alex Ferguson CBE...
Motorists sitting on £5 billion overheating timebomb
Around six million motorists in the UK risk a four-figure repair bill by never checking their car's coolant level, meaning they and their car...
Allianz Insurance ready for an active risk management strategy
UK solicitors have been urged to adopt a proactive stance towards risk management by Allianz in response to increasing professional indemnity exposures.
In a speech...
Private Healthcare UK : Your travel insurance to Mexico may be invalid
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the US government have both now advised all travellers not to travel to Mexico unless the trip...
The World Health Organisation raise its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 4
Travel Summary
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 4 (evidence of increased human to human transmission). See...
Swine flu, travel to Mexico and travel insurance: Q&A
Should I cancel my trip to Mexico?
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) maintains that so long as the Foreign Office is not advising...
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