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Flashing the cash: research shows physical currency is still a travel essential

Travellers take more than £300 away with them on average - while only 14% rely on cards alone

Misfuelling - Go.Compare

Nightmare fuel: 1 in 5 admit to filling up their car with the wrong fuel

And 86% of car insurance policies WON’T cover the costs of misfuelling

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Experts warn holiday-makers to batten down the hatches before leaving home

…as insurance might not cover you if your home is not properly secured

airport travel

Travel woes: Top reasons people claim on travel insurance revealed

Jet-setters most often claim for transport delays, medical costs and lost baggage

festivals

Music to thieves’ ears: more than 1 in 10 will leave gadgets unguarded at festivals this summer

  • Festival-goers take on average 3 gadgets with them
  • 13% admit they plan to leave valuable gadgets unattended in their tents
  • 13% will leave them in the car
  • 42% will carry them around in pockets and bags
Go.Compare car insurance cost - when to buy

New research reveals the cheapest day to buy car insurance - and 98% of people are MISSING IT

Buying car insurance 26 days before your renewal is due can save you money, but only 2% do this

car money

The cost of car insurance in the UK is falling

But the average policy is still £100 more than it was a year ago

Meter reading June 30th

Take a meter reading to benefit from energy prices falling

Go.Compare Energy is reminding billpayers to take a meter reading on June 30th before the Energy Price Cap falls on July 1st

car breakdown

Baking in the heat - or breaking down? Heatwave could cause car-lamity for drivers

As hot weather approaches, experts reveal how to avoid car issues caused by the heat

pets and heatwaves

Hot diggity dog: how to keep your pets cool in the heatwave

With temperatures set to soar, the experts are offering tips on how to keep your pets safe

Home index June 2024 Go.Compare

Home insurance costs stabilise, latest Price Index shows

  • The average home insurance policy costs £212 in Q1 2024
  • Buildings only policies are on the up, but contents only policies have decreased
  • Premiums are still up 31% on the previous year
shed

Sheds ahead: research reveals Brits are using sheds as bars, gyms and hobby spots – but aren’t insuring them

  • Over HALF of people might not have insurance for their shed
  • 13% of men use theirs as a “man cave”
  • 8% of Brits have turned theirs into a gym
  • 6% have converted their sheds into games rooms