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Car confusion: the driving laws Brits don’t know about

  • Nearly 6 in 10 don’t realise driving with a dirty number plate is illegal
  • Almost 70% of people think they won’t be prosecuted for hogging the middle lane
  • Over half still think using a mobile while the engine is running is legal
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Airplane mode: One in five Brits say their holiday begins at the airport

  • One in six (16%) say they’re in holiday mode the moment they leave the office 
  • 13% of people say the holiday starts when they’re packing their bags
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Wheelie good deals: cheapest cars to insure in the UK revealed

Mazda MX-5 takes the top spot, costing on average £250 to insure

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One in five holidaymakers didn’t take out travel insurance for their last trip abroad

Experts warn that travelling without insurance could turn an exciting trip into a financial or logistical nightmare

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Car insurance prices drop to two year low

The average cost of an annual car insurance policy has dropped to £418 - the lowest it's been since early 2023….

….and 7% cheaper than the previous quarter, when the average cost was £450.

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Pack your (tea) bags: Brits admit to taking tea, biscuits and baked beans on holiday

  • 1 in 5 admit to taking tea bags on their travels
  • One in ten adults take a comfort blanket on holiday
  • 7% can’t go away without a trusty tin of beans
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Go.Compare energy expert welcomes the new OFGEM energy price cap drop

The average bill will drop by £129 to £1,720  from  July 1st  2025

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More than one fifth (23%) of Brits still take over £450 cash on holiday with them

  • The average Brit carries over £320 in cash when they head abroad*
  • Just one in 10 Brits now travel cash-free as travel experts warn holidaymakers to check their policy limits