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UK Housing Minister shows support for zero-carbon homes
03/09/2010Topic: Insurance & protection
The new UK housing minister has promised that the Coalition Government will release a final definition of 'zero-carbon' during the coming weeks.
Surprise pollution ruling calls for solutions to London's bad air
27/08/2010Topic: Insurance & protection
The UK government received a second and "final" warning from the European Commission this month (June), after the levels of dangerous airborne particles, or PM10s, in London exceeded EU limits.
Average Briton may not have adequate home insurance cover - survey
25/08/2010Topic: Insurance & protection
Each year, uninsured burglary victims are left a massive £6million out of pocket in the UK. According to a recent insurance survey, nine out of ten households are under-insured.
Home prices drop for second straight month
20/08/2010Topic: Insurance & protection
The home market saw a decline for the second straight month during May 2010. According to a UK home insurance provider, the average cost of a UK home declined by 0.4% during May, following a 0.1% drop in April.
New car sales in the UK increased by 13.5% in May
16/06/2010Topic: Insurance & protection
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car registrations in Britain rose by 13.5% in May.
People 'will not benefit from motor insurance lies'
05/08/2010Topic: Insurance & protection
People who choose to lie when making motor insurance claims are unlikely to benefit, an expert has noted.
UK car parking wars heating up
31/08/2010Topic: Insurance & protection
Three years ago Richmond Borough Council announced plans that would see motorists paying up to three times more for a parking permit if they owned a big-engine car.
