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Car insurance providers given ultimatum over GAP add-on - do you need it?

Car insurance companies have been told to take immediate action over the sale of guaranteed asset protection (GAP) add-ons.

Wales 20mph speed limit map - all the roads staying 30mph

Wales has become the first country in the United Kingdom to impose a 20mph speed limit across its built up areas. Here we have a map...

Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years - does spending in cash save you money?

Payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade last year, newly released figures show.

UK vets probed by competition watchdog over fears of unfair price rises

The UK's vet practices are being reviewed by the competitions watchdog over concerns prices are rising faster than inflation.

Home insurance cost soars more than 25 percent in year

The cost of home insurance in the UK has soared by more than 25 percent a year, a new study suggests.

Premium Bond prizes worth more than £80 million – and RISING - still yet to be claimed - how to check

More than 2.3 million Premium Bond prizes have not been claimed by NS&I savers.

Why are petrol and diesel prices rising again? 'Galling' spike adds £4 to tank in just a month

Petrol and diesel prices soared by one of the biggest monthly rates in more than two decades, new figures from the RAC show.

ULEZ expands to whole of London - car not compliant? You could get £2k to scrap it

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has come into force across the whole of London - check here if your car is compliant and if you qualify...

Food price rises slow but 'dark clouds on horizon' - what's falling at what's at risk?

The price of goods in the shops has slowed to its lowest rate since October but "dark clouds" are on the horizon, experts have warned.

Tesco and Sainsbury's issue loyalty card points warnings

Tesco and Sainsbury's are both urging customers to act as they risk losing out on points earned on Clubcard and Nectar cards.

How to claim for pothole damage as breakdowns soar by 20 percent

Potholes are so bad they could be fatal to some on Britain's roads, the AA said.

Best banks for customer satisfaction named - where does yours rank?

A bank which only began operating eight years ago has topped the table for customer satisfaction for the second year running.

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