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Action taken 'to avoid bag theft'

Flooding fears as rains continue

UK braced for torrential downpours

Flood cover issue to cause slowdown

Country braced for more flooding

Downpours prompt flood warnings

Drought 'poses flooding risks'

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Social sites gain UK adults trust

Mexican football fans raid UK homes

Flood insurance fears as deal ends

LGA issues flood insurance warning

UK sees rise in rodent infestations

Home insurance claims exaggerated

Defra backs flood protection scheme

Housing 'aggro' hotspots detailed

Burst pipe warning as mercury falls

Insurance warning for flood homes

Concern over flood defences budget

Flood costs 'to hit 3.5bn in 2020'

Police record 4% fall in crime

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.

North East shaken by 'sonic boom'

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.

Insurers expect barrage of claims

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...

UK given brief respite from winds

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...

Many to see in New Year at home

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.

Mixed house price picture in 2011

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.

UK’s Most Expensive Street Revealed

29/12/11
The most expensive residential street in England and Wales is in Holland Park in London, according to the latest research.

Teenage Party Warning For Parents

29/12/11
The average clear-up spend on damage caused to houses thanks to out-of-control teen parties is £162...

Hart Named The Ideal Place To Live

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.

Burglars target Peter Crouch's home

22/12/11
Footballer Peter Crouch's luxury home on "millionaires' row" in a Cheshire village has been targeted by burglars.

Man escapes death from tree fall

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.

UK braced for more stormy weather

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...

Britain battered by hurricanes

09/12/11
Forecasters have said that the extreme storms which battered Britain on Thursday will calm down over the coming days.

Homes 'must be prepared for winter'

23/11/2011
Homeowners are being urged to prepare their houses for the cold season as new figures show that home insurance claims due...

MP urges flood insurance cost study

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...

Life ambitions decided by economy

09/11/2011
Research by Churchill Home Insurance has revealed couples feel starting a family and buying a home are the most important...

Over-40s 'undervalue home contents'

04/11/2011
The value of people's possessions tends to peak at the age of 48, according to the latest research.

6% drop in supply of new homes

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...

Bonfire night safety warning issued

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.

22% support trick or treating ban

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...

Water 'more damaging than burglary'

27/10/2011
People's homes are far more likely to be damaged by water than by burglars, according to insurance company data.

Yorkshire flood warnings issued

25/10/2011
Homeowners and businesses in parts of Yorkshire have been warned to brace themselves for flooding.

Theft levels rise over last year

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...

Warning issued over heavy rain

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.

Watchdog to monitor oil suppliers

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.

NI assembly vows to tackle flooding

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.

Winter repair costs warning issued

18/10/2011
New figures have been unlocked that show new homeowners often overlook a particular aspect of security when they move house.

Home security often overlooked

10/10/2011
New figures have been unlocked that show new homeowners often overlook a particular aspect of security when they move house.

More jail time for riot burglars

13/10/2011
Judges will have the power to hand out more serious jail sentences to criminals who burgle shops or homes during riots.

'Green premium' on homes near parks

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...

1.1m at-risk homes want flood alert

26/09/2011
Just over one million householders have joined a flood alert system being run by the Environment Agency in England.

House prices fall for 15th month

03/10/2011

House prices fell by 0.1 per cent in September, new figures show.

Major rise in mortgage approvals

30/09/2011
The number of mortgage approvals for house purchases rose by almost 6% last month, according to the latest official research.

£1,171 'to keep home up-to-date'

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...

Floods to follow Katia battering

13/09/2011
Flood warnings have been sounded for large parts of Wales and northern England.

A third 'would confront intruder'

12/09/2011

Nearly a third of homeowners would confront an intruder or attempt to restrain them, a survey has revealed.

Casual landlords counting the cost

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.

Flood warning after heavy rainfall

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.

Hurricane Katia heading for UK

09/09/2011

Insurance warning over gold values

07/09/2011

The increasing value of gold and silver is leaving millions of people with under-insured jewellery, experts have warned.

Local calls will need area codes

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.

Scotland residents happy with area

19/08/2011
The majority of residents in Scotland are happy with their neighbourhoods, a government survey has shown.

Severe gales set to batter the UK

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.

Flash flooding hits south coast

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.

Students hit by rising rent costs

15/08/2011
University students might have to spend even more time searching for the best home insurance deals after a poll revealed...

Riot victims 'will be compensated'

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...

Heavy storms prompt flood warning

10/08/2011
Heavy rains forecast for north-west Wales could lead to flash flooding.

Residents return after flood alert

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...

Homes flooded after weekend deluge

08/08/2011
Torrential rain has caused homes to be flooded in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Home security calls on pretend pets

02/08/2011
Many Britons are going to great lengths to protect their homes from burglars while they're away, research has claimed.

Burglary warning for facebook users

26/07/2011
Insurers are warning people not to reveal their holiday plans on social networking websites...

Warning over potential flooding

20/07/2011
The Environment Agency has said that parts of the country are at risk of flooding.

UK burglaries increase 14 percent

14/07/2011
A UK-wide crime survey has shown that the number of burglaries in Britain rose 14% over the last 12 months.

Housing decisions ignore flood risk

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.

Home improvements on the increase

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.

Living costs take toll on families

07/07/2011
Research has suggested that a further 1.3 million households are struggling to keep their...

House market remains flat in june

07/07/2011
Average house prices remained unchanged last month as new buyers kept away from the market, according to Nationwide...

Fall in real incomes for households

30/06/2011
Families are picking up the bill for the UK's economic slump as inflation outstrips pay rises, official statistics have confirmed...

June house prices 'More Realistic'

29/06/2011
Home sellers appear to have succumbed to the current conditions of the housing market, with monthly figures showing prices...

Flash flood alert after heatwave

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...

Warning Over 'Messy' Mortgage Debt

29/06/2011
A leading banker has warned that things could become "very messy" for homeowners if interest rates start to increase...

Banks reveal dip in remortgaging

24/06/2011
The prospect of continued record-low interest rates has prompted a big decline in remortgaging activity...

Interest rate worry for homeowners

24/06/2011
Mortgage holders are becoming increasingly vulnerable to interest rate rises, figures show.

Half Of Homes 'Not Well Insulated'

21/06/2011
Nearly half of British homes are throwing away at least £100 a year in wasted energy payments by...

Britons happy to carry lots of cash

17/06/2011
Cash is still king for many Britons, with the average person happy to carry around up to £200...

Scotland to map flood risk areas

Authorities in Scotland are doing an audit of the areas most prone to flooding.

Most burgled house number revealed

People who live at a house numbered 88 would be advised to step up their security after it emerged as the most burgled property.

Clutter 'would fill 11 Wembleys'

14/06/2011
Clutter that would fill the equivalent of 11 Wembley Stadiums, is being hoarded in British households....

80% of homeowners plan to improve not move

14/06/2011
Almost four fifths of people in the UK believe that renovating or improving a property is a better....

Confidence Over House Prices Up

14/06/2011
Britons are feeling more confident about the housing market, with a survey showing that a third of people....

House prices drop in gloomy market

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.

Property Sales Stabilising - Report

25/05/2011
Sales of property looked like stabilising last month with estate agents selling eight properties per branch...

Police Cuts 'Will Increase Crime'

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.

First-time buyers offered lift

First-time buyers signing up to save with Nationwide could get their hands on a 95 per cent mortgage, it has been announced.

Government gets tough on landlords of draughty homes

Landlords  could soon be forced to make their properties more energy efficient under new government rules.

Spring boost for housing market

The housing market has benefited from the traditionally busy spring period, with an increase in the number of sellers, new figures show.

Windy weather advice for households

A home insurance company is helping households prepare for windy weather by providing top tips on how to stop buildings from getting damaged.

City's flood defences back on track

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.

New survey reveals crime concerns

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.

Property is 'still over-valued'

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.

Fears over flood defence plans

The government has been accused of slashing flood defence provisions for homes and business across the country as changes to planned projects were unveiled.

Insurers hit by cold snap claims

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.

Rise in price of jewellery is call to reassess home contents cover

Home insurer Hiscox has warned recent recipients of expensive gifts to ensure they are properly covered.