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• Bella is once again the number one name for dogs
• Meanwhile, Luna holds on as the most popular cat name
• Characters Loki, Simba and Nala are all top name choices this year

• Summer scooter craze is on with a 147% increase in online searches in the last six months
• E-scooters are illegal on pavements, public roads, cycle paths and public spaces, unless they are used as part of a city rental scheme
• Drivers face a £300 fine and six penalty points on their licence for using a private e-scooter on public roads, cycle lanes or pavements, as they can’t be insured.

According to new research from GoCompare travel insurance, holidaymakers are perplexed by varying passport validity requirements

According to new data from GoCompare, there has been a 25% increase in those looking for Lifetime cover

• Only 1 in 6 home insurance policies provide cover for items outside of the home as standard.
• ‘Personal possessions’ cover is an optional extra for 81% of policies
• Music lovers urged to check their insurance before setting up camp at festivals this summer.

• Dogs can’t regulate their temperature as well as humans, and need help keeping cool.
• Access to water, shade and limited exercise are all vital in hot weather.
• Not caring for pets properly can have disastrous consequences – and even invalidate your insurance.

Sewing machines, patio heaters and hot tubs are the most regretted purchases from previous lockdowns

• Keeping hot water on low and constant won’t save you money
• Energy won’t always cost less overnight
• Plugs don’t always have to be turned off at the switch
• Fans aren’t just a waste of energy – if you use them cleverly

According to new research from GoCompare, those aged 55-64 are least likely to buy travel insurance

With travel restrictions easing across the globe, many Brits will be eyeing up a holiday abroad this year, but according to new research from GoCompare travel insurance, more than a third (38%) of people are still planning to stay on home shores with a UK’ation in 2022.

Commenting on the news that Jonathan Brearley, the Chief Executive of Ofgem – the energy regulator – has told MPs that the energy price cap is expected to rise to around £2,800 in October this year, GoCompare’s Energy spokesperson, Gareth Kloet said: