Articles Tagged With: Bad Weather

Early bird shoppers looking to avoid last years delivery delays spent £13 billion online on Monday. Dubbed manic Monday 21st November was set to be the busiest online shopping day of the year.

People looking to access the best mortgage rates to get onto the property ladder may need to act quickly as the housing market is showing signs of improvement. Figures from the National Association of

Mortgage approvals increased by 12 per cent in February and have risen by nearly 50 per cent in the past year, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders CML. The report also shows that fixed-rate

The relatively weak level of mortgage lending in January has been met with little surprise from the British Bankers' Association BBA. Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders CML revealed that

The cold snap in January contributed to a fall in completed property transactions, it has been reported. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Rics, buyer interest and instructions

Motorists should take care to ensure their wheels are properly aligned at all times, it has been claimed. TyreSafe, the tyre safety organisation, says this task is necessary to avoid any additional vehicle

Car, van and motorhome insurance provider M&S Car Insurance has warned motorists of the importance of pre-journey checks following the freezing weather of the past few weeks. According to the firm,

Car, van and motorhome insurance customers have been reminded of the legal stance on road traffic accidents. According to Accident Exchange, the question of who is at fault after an accident becomes a

Van insurance customers and other motorists have been urged to check the condition of their vehicles before heading out onto the roads in bad weather. According to Servicing Stop, record numbers of breakdowns

The number of accidents on UK roads could double as a second bout of cold weather makes its mark as people return to work. According to car and motorhome insurance firm Swiftcover, the expected increase

The Co-operative Insurance has urged motorists to plan ahead for harsh weather conditions during the winter months. According to the cover provider, almost 19 per cent of home and motor claims are made

December's bad weather has led to a rise in vehicle-related crime, it has been reported. According to the AA, many drivers have returned to their cars – abandoned due to the snow and ice - to find

Sliding out of control into a kerb can damage vehicle tyres and lead to premature wear, it has been reported. Protyre – the UK independent tyre dealer network – has urged motorists to drive safely

Just a third of drivers admit to knowing what to do should they be involved in an accident, it has been reported. AXA Insurance says there is a lack of knowledge among UK drivers when it comes to dealing

The AA handled 100 claims for snow and ice-related crashes before lunch on Friday December 19th, as the UK was hit by bad weather. The majority of accidents were tail-end shunts, and collisions on bends,

Bad weather over the winter period will be a serious concern for 48 per cent of motorists, a new study has found. According to Saga Motor Insurance, driving in snow and ice is the biggest fear for 39 per