14/05/12
A new survey has revealed that a tenth of women in the UK have taken some form of action to prevent their handbag being stolen.
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10/05/12
Torrential rain which resulted in weather alerts for the South is now spreading to the North, with fresh fears of floods, the Met Office has warned.
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09/05/12
The heavy rain has not passed as yet again the UK should still be braced for another downpour and potential flooding, according to experts.
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03/05/12
Mortgage lenders are warning that uncertainty over insurance to cover flooding and the rising cost of such cover could slow down the UK housing market even more.
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30/04/12
Continued heavy rainfall across England and Wales has resulted in flood warnings for today, prompting areas to take extra precaution.
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26/04/12
England could experience flash floods this week after one area had two inches of rainfall overnight, prompting several weather warnings to be issued across the country.
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12/04/12
Households may have to contend with the threat of flash flooding if heavy rain follows England's current drought conditions, the Environment Agency has suggested.
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03/04/12
You can now collect 1,000 Nectar points when you buy your home insurance through Confused.com! Our Nectar points promotion has proved so popular, we’re extending it to 30 June, 2012.
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02/04/12
Fewer people are worried their personal information on social networks will be seen by strangers, according to the latest research.
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29/03/12
A British tour of Premier League football stadiums turned into an organised crime operation when a group of Mexican holidaymakers started ransacking homes because they had run out of money.
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08/03/12
Concerns have been raised that up to 200,000 home owners will be unable to take out affordable flood insurance when a deal between the industry and the Government runs out next year.
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27/02/12
Next year could see as many as 200,000 households struggle to access flood insurance, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.
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24/02/12
A surge in rats, mice, squirrels and bed bugs in UK homes has been reported.
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13/02/12
Nearly one in 10 people have bumped up the total of their home insurance claim, a survey shows.
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10/02/12
The Government has pledged its support to a new floods scheme, which will aim to protect more than 25,000 homes.
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09/02/12
If you really want to avoid falling out with the neighbours, not to mention becoming a victim of crime, then you should probably avoid...
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03/02/12
Householders are being urged to prepare for "burst pipes season" as temperatures plunge.
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31/01/12
The insurance industry has warned that some 200,000 households which are at risk of flooding could face difficulty in...
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31/01/12
There are fears that more homes could be put at risk from flooding amid concerns over the amount of money...
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26/01/12
Flood defences must be bolstered as flooding could cost the UK £3.5 billion by the 2020s, experts have warned.
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20/01/12
Police in England and Wales recorded 4.1 million crimes during 2010/11, which is a 4 per cent fall on the previous year, figures have shown.
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13/01/12
Residents in the North East have been reassured that a suspected 'earthquake' in the region was probably caused by a plane flying overhead.
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04/01/12
A day of powerful wind and rain across the UK, which damaged a large number of vehicles and buildings, has braced insurers for...
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04/01/12
Gale force winds that battered many regions and left two men dead have eased off across the country on Wednesday, but are...
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30/12/11
Money worries have led to a spike in the number of people who'll be staying at home this New Year's Eve, according to new research.
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30/12/11
Nine out of 13 regions in the UK recorded a house price rise over 2011, in a year of contrasting fortunes ranging from a 5.4% increase in London to an 8.9% drop in Northern Ireland, Nationwide has said.
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29/12/11
The most expensive residential street in England and Wales is in Holland Park in London, according to the latest research.
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29/12/11
The average clear-up spend on damage caused to houses thanks to out-of-control teen parties is £162...
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28/12/11
The country's most desirable place to live, offering the best quality of life has been named in an annual report by a building society.
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22/12/11
Footballer Peter Crouch's luxury home on "millionaires' row" in a Cheshire village has been targeted by burglars.
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14/12/11
A Hampshire man is lucky to be alive after a large segment of a 60ft tree smashed through his bedroom in the middle of the night in high winds.
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12/12/11
Britain is expected to be blighted by yet more bad weather this week, with many English regions set for heavy rain and...
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09/12/11
Forecasters have said that the extreme storms which battered Britain on Thursday will calm down over the coming days.
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23/11/2011
Homeowners are being urged to prepare their houses for the cold season as new figures show that home insurance claims due...
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09/11/2011
Flood-risk area homeowners' claims that their premiums have increased by as much as 500 per cent have led to a Hull MP to demand...
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09/11/2011
Research by Churchill Home Insurance has revealed couples feel starting a family and buying a home are the most important...
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04/11/2011
The value of people's possessions tends to peak at the age of 48, according to the latest research.
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03/11/2011
There was a 6 per cent fall in the supply of new homes in England over the last 12 months, according to data from the...
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03/11/2011
Homeowners have been warned to make sure they take the necessary safety precautions if they are planning to have personal firework displays.
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31/10/2011
More than a fifth of people questioned back the idea of a ban on trick or treating this Halloween in the wake of the riots, which tore...
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27/10/2011
People's homes are far more likely to be damaged by water than by burglars, according to insurance company data.
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25/10/2011
Homeowners and businesses in parts of Yorkshire have been warned to brace themselves for flooding.
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21/10/2011
The chief constable of the Association of Chief Police Officers has said a recent rise in robberies can be partly explained by a demand...
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24/10/2011
Forecasters have predicted that parts of the UK are to be hit with heavy downpours of as much as 60mm of rain.
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19/10/2011
The Office of Fair Trading (OfT) will keep probing market abuse allegations among domestic heating oil suppliers, the energy minister has vowed.
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19/10/2011
Efforts to ease the problem of flooding in Northern Ireland are under way after much of the country was battered by torrential rain on Tuesday.
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18/10/2011
New figures have been unlocked that show new homeowners often overlook a particular aspect of security when they move house.
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10/10/2011
New figures have been unlocked that show new homeowners often overlook a particular aspect of security when they move house.
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13/10/2011
Judges will have the power to hand out more serious jail sentences to criminals who burgle shops or homes during riots.
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06/10/2011
The demand for homes close to greenery means that properties near public parks typically have an asking price of £21,000 more...
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26/09/2011
Just over one million householders have joined a flood alert system being run by the Environment Agency in England.
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03/10/2011
House prices fell by 0.1 per cent in September, new figures show.
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30/09/2011
The number of mortgage approvals for house purchases rose by almost 6% last month, according to the latest official research.
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22/09/2011
House-proud Britons are spending an average of £1,171 and eleven days each year revamping their home to keep up with the...
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13/09/2011
Flood warnings have been sounded for large parts of Wales and northern England.
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12/09/2011
Nearly a third of homeowners would confront an intruder or attempt to restrain them, a survey has revealed.
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09/09/2011
A poll has suggested that many homeowners are left counting the cost after taking in casual lodgers without going through the proper channels.
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08/09/2011
Householders and businesses around Derwent Water in Cumbria have been warned of potential flooding after strong winds and heavy rain hit the area.
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09/09/2011
Hurricane Katia could bring gale-force winds across the Atlantic Ocean to Scotland by Monday, forecasters have warned.
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07/09/2011
The increasing value of gold and silver is leaving millions of people with under-insured jewellery, experts have warned.
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09/09/2011
A "pressure on supply" of phone numbers will result in some households being required to use the area code when making a local call.
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19/08/2011
The majority of residents in Scotland are happy with their neighbourhoods, a government survey has shown.
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12/09/2011
High winds could bring down trees and cause structural damage across Scotland, Northern Ireland and areas of northern England, forecasters have warned.
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19/08/2011
Parts of Dorset were hit by flash flooding on Thursday after nearly a month's worth of rain fell on one area in fewer than 10 hours.
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15/08/2011
University students might have to spend even more time searching for the best home insurance deals after a poll revealed...
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11/08/2011
People who have lost their homes and businesses during the rioting that swept across towns and cities in England have been promised...
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10/08/2011
Heavy rains forecast for north-west Wales could lead to flash flooding.
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09/08/2011
People living near a rain-swollen river have been told they can return to their homes after an evacuation drama which saw dozens...
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08/08/2011
Torrential rain has caused homes to be flooded in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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02/08/2011
Many Britons are going to great lengths to protect their homes from burglars while they're away, research has claimed.
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26/07/2011
Insurers are warning people not to reveal their holiday plans on social networking websites...
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20/07/2011
The Environment Agency has said that parts of the country are at risk of flooding.
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14/07/2011
A UK-wide crime survey has shown that the number of burglaries in Britain rose 14% over the last 12 months.
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14/07/2011
The Government has been warned that planning decisions across Britain are not paying enough attention to the dangers posed by climate change.
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07/07/2011
An increasing number of people are choosing to improve their homes due to the lack of mortgage availability, a survey has revealed.
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07/07/2011
Research has suggested that a further 1.3 million households are struggling to keep their...
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07/07/2011
Average house prices remained unchanged last month as new buyers kept away from the market, according to Nationwide...
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30/06/2011
Families are picking up the bill for the UK's economic slump as inflation outstrips pay rises, official statistics have confirmed...
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29/06/2011
Home sellers appear to have succumbed to the current conditions of the housing market, with monthly figures showing prices...
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29/06/2011
The Environment Agency and Met Office have warned that flash floods could hit parts of London, the south east and eastern England...
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29/06/2011
A leading banker has warned that things could become "very messy" for homeowners if interest rates start to increase...
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24/06/2011
The prospect of continued record-low interest rates has prompted a big decline in remortgaging activity...
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24/06/2011
Mortgage holders are becoming increasingly vulnerable to interest rate rises, figures show.
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21/06/2011
Nearly half of British homes are throwing away at least £100 a year in wasted energy payments by...
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17/06/2011
Cash is still king for many Britons, with the average person happy to carry around up to £200...
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Authorities in Scotland are doing an audit of the areas most prone to flooding.
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People who live at a house numbered 88 would be advised to step up their security after it emerged as the most burgled property.
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14/06/2011
Clutter that would fill the equivalent of 11 Wembley Stadiums, is being hoarded in British households....
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14/06/2011
Almost four fifths of people in the UK believe that renovating or improving a property is a better....
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14/06/2011
Britons are feeling more confident about the housing market, with a survey showing that a third of people....
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07/06/2011
Buyers continued to avoid the housing market in May and prices fell at the quickest rate for 19 months, new data shows.
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25/05/2011
Sales of property looked like stabilising last month with estate agents selling eight properties per branch...
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Around 42,000 officers were questioned across England and Wales for the study, with results hinting that the public can expect a poorer service as morale drops among forces following the cuts.
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First-time buyers signing up to save with Nationwide could get their hands on a 95 per cent mortgage, it has been announced.
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Landlords could soon be forced to make their properties more energy efficient under new government rules.
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The housing market has benefited from the traditionally busy spring period, with an increase in the number of sellers, new figures show.
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A home insurance company is helping households prepare for windy weather by providing top tips on how to stop buildings from getting damaged.
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Home insurance customers have been afforded some relief as it was announced that major improvements to York's flood defences are back on track after the cost of the scheme was cut.
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A good home insurance policy remains critical for all householders after new figures suggested there was a 14% rise in the number of burglaries last year.
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A survey has found that most Britons believe property is over-valued, but only 25 per cent think that house prices will fall even more this year.
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The government has been accused of slashing flood defence provisions for homes and business across the country as changes to planned projects were unveiled.
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Insurers have been left counting the cost of December's severe weather, as icy road conditions and burst water pipes led to more than £1 billion of damage.
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Home insurer Hiscox has warned recent recipients of expensive gifts to ensure they are properly covered.
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