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With A-Level results day fast approaching, hundreds and thousands of students are getting ready to confirm their university place and move into their chosen accommodation. But there’s a critical gap that families overlook: expensive student belongings often fall through the cracks of existing home insurance policies.

Searches for 'solar eclipse Spain' are up 900% as thousands of Brits prepare to travel for the first total eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999. [1]

Did you know, corn on the cob is the most dangerous thing at a British BBQ? - Not for humans, but for dogs. According to the British Veterinary Association, eating inappropriate food is the most common cause of BBQ-related pet injuries - and corn cobs are responsible for a quarter of those food-related cases. [1] 

Millions of Brits installed smart doorbells last year [1] with a 5000% surge in searches for the security system compared to this time last year [2]. But expert advice shows fancy tech could be doing more harm than good - if homeowners aren’t careful. 

Oxford Street is set to go traffic-free before the end of September, ending years of debate over the future of one of London's busiest shopping streets. While nearly two-thirds (63%) of Londoners support pedestrianising the road, according to YouGov [1], the changes will also mean thousands of drivers need to rethink their regular routes.

Millions of Brits could be wasting up to £55 per year on annual travel insurance they already have, new research from Go.Compare reveals.[1] 

For those purchasing worldwide travel insurance, this rises to £96 per year in avoidable costs - enough to cover eight months of Disney+ Standard, or seven months of Spotify Premium.[1][2][3] 

Garden theft makes up 90% of household crimes but 1 in 4 insurers won’t pay out if you leave your shed unlocked [1], research reveals.

AND reveals the steps you should take to cancel your broadband