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Investigate Into High Profile Work Accidents

Specialist prosecutors in Scotland are leading the investigation and prosecution of work related accidents according to the solicitor general. The specialist prosecutors otherwise known as the Crown Office Health and Safety team will be examining case... Read >

Gene Test Could Put Life Cover At Risk

Those who have taken gene tests to check if they are at risk from developing diseases such as breast cancer have been warned that they may be denied life insurance. This warning has come from an influential panel of peers. It is believed that insurance... Read >

Holidaygoers Face Lower Compensation Overseas

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has warned that many British holiday makers could be seriously under compensated if they suffer some form of personal injury whilst abroad and booked there holiday independently. The travellers who avoid trava... Read >

Five Simple Tips For Finding The Best Life Cover

The simple truth is many out there don't want to really consider the need for a life insurance policy, although it will provide loved ones with security if the worst was to happen it is still not seen as necessary cover when measured up against home or ca... Read >

Finding The Right Man For The Job

For many finding the right plumber, electrician or builder can be extremely difficult, at the best of times, but now according to a new report many have been jeopardising there home insurance policies by unwittingly hiring under qualified or cowboy trades... Read >

Card Customers Being Surprised By 'Trailing Interest'

Credit cards customers who are trying to clear their debts are being surprised with further charges even though they may think they have already cleared the balance. An egg customer and Guardian reader brought the problem to the media attention, the pr... Read >

Gwent Health Trust Sees Rise in Negligence Claims

Gwent Healthcare trust has seen the number of medical negligence and personal injury claims made against it rise by a third in 2008, this rise has been described by some in the health care trust as "dramatic". The new numbers where released by the organis... Read >

Help When Looking For A New Health Insurance Policy

Due to cost cutting measures that have been brought on by the economic crisis many individuals are facing layoffs. some are even being told that their employer may eradicate or cut any health benefits previously included in their job. Legislation is in... Read >

More Drivers Opt For Third Party Cover

The car insurance industry is starting to feel the pinch as many customers are looking for the cheapest possible insurance cover that is available to them. A recent survey carried out by a leading price comparison site discovered that one in five Briti... Read >

New Report Shows Debt Is On The Increase

A new report idicates that the levels of personal debt among people seeking help from the Citizens Advice bureau has doubled in the last five years. The Drowning in Debt report, which looked at cases brought to Citizens Advice bureau workers in its Sco... Read >

APIL's frustration at the Ministry of Justice

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers outgoing president has fired a broadside at the Ministry of Justice for dragging its feet on damages reform. This comes two years after the Government announced they were planning a major consultation on the issu... Read >

Northern Irish drivers pay more in car insurance premiums

New figures show that Northern Irish drivers are paying a collective £136 million pounds a year more than drivers elsewhere in the UK. The figures released by the Consumer Council have prompted an investigation into the industry in Northern Ireland. The ... Read >

Injury Lawyers fearful of legal aid reforms

Personal injury lawyers have been highlighting the problem of bereaved families struggling to gain access to legal aid, meaning that many are having to attend inquests into loved ones deaths without legal representation. Amanda Stevens', president of the ... Read >

Will icy conditions lead to an increase in accident claims

The recent wintery conditions has meant time off and fun in the snow for many adults and children across the UK, but the recent death of one girl and injuries to three others has highlighted the dangers that the recent snowy conditions bring with them. ... Read >

Save money on home insurance during the recession

This last week has seen the official announcement that Britain is in recession, so it seems that 2009 is the year to make cut backs but the big question for some home owners will be can cut backs be made on the home insurance cover without being left with... Read >