Airline pays £10,000 barrister Philip Marshall compensation for ash cloud delay - after picking fight with wrong traveller

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:04:22 GMT

Philip Marshall (inset), and his wife and three children, got trapped in Spain on their return to the UK after the eruption. He said: 'It was quite clear to me these airlines want to intimidate people into not making a claim.'

Warning over subsidence as drought grips part of the country

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:15:07 GMT

As well as causing water shortages, the dry weather can also bring another headache for homeowners – subsidence.

Are you paying out for household cover you don't need?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:18:03 GMT

Energy suppliers and water companies are luring householders to take out expensive and often unnecessary insurance.

Inheritance tax calculator: Work out your IHT liability

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:59:59 GMT

This will work out your inheritance tax (IHT) liability. It may also show you the importance of financial planning such as making a will

Insurers get tough on teenage party damage as parents are landed with hefty bills

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:32:46 GMT

Teenage parties which get out of control are landing parents with hefty bills because insurers are using small print to avoid paying claims. The Evans family were left to pay a £2,000 bill after a birthday party was gatecrashed.

After Danny Baker brands all insurance a waste of time and money, we ask: Do we really need to buy insurance?

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:16:44 GMT

Outspoken radio presenter Danny Baker does not sit on the fence. He thinks insurance is a waste of time and money. And worse, it encourages people to live in a state of constant anxiety. We investigate...

Mortgage trick: RateGuard means you keep your ultra-low tracker AND protect yourself from interest rate rises

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:02 GMT

Rate rise fears will drive mortgage borrowers to 'waste £5bn', according to a pioneering 'rates insurance'. Such cover should appeal to the estimated 700,000 borrowers on Nationwide's ultra-low 2.5% rate.

Life insurance: How shedding pounds could slash your health cover bills

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:39:06 GMT

Life, health and illness insurers are taking more interest in customers’ weight and setting premiums to reflect the greater medical risks associated with obesity.

Private health medical insurance: The essential guide

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:37 GMT

Getting the right private health insurance for your family is considered essential by many. Find you what you need to know

Cheapest travel insurance: Annual policies from £12

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:06:11 GMT

A guide to choosing the right travel insurance policy for you and your family, to ensure you are fully covered for your needs while getting the best value for money.