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The average age of a policy holder is down by 20% in the past year

The overall cost of getting on the road has dropped from £6,846 in 2019 to £5,703 in 2021

• More than a quarter do so without finding other quotes
• The main reason people let their policy roll is loyalty to their current provider
• 22% claim their insurer has always looked after them and 18% assume value for money based on last year’s quote

• One in 10 of those who renew worry they’ll lose their no claims bonus if they switch
• 15% say finding a quote is too much hassle, even to save money in the long run
• A third of those who do shop around found their renewal price had gone up

…and two-year fixed tariffs jump above Ofgem price cap

Comparison site now asks home insurance customers about “hosting” to ensure homeowners have the right cover in place

Third large provider to announce a 12.23% increase in energy prices

A fifth say they don’t understand the difference between voluntary and compulsory excess

• Garden improvements top the list of this weekend’s DIY tasks

• 60% of those surveyed are planning to do the work themselves

• Standard home insurance, without accidental damage cover, is unlikely to cover against a DIY disaster

• SSE becomes the second energy provider to announce a 12% increase in prices across all regions

• EDF announces a 12% increase in prices across all regions
• First provider to increase tariffs since the energy price cap increased this month