CLOCKS GO BACK; BURGLARS ATTACK!

We’re in the depths of winter, meaning skin is dry and energy costs are high. To ensure that your savings don’t go down as you turn the heat up, follow these seven energy tips.

Cyber-criminals are resourceful and relentless. If you think your home is safe, think again. Here are six everyday objects that you may not realise are exposed to cyber-threats.

Nearly 80,000 British homeowners earn supplemental income through the use of property sharing services, such as Airbnb.

Feeling bogged down by debt after a hectic and expensive festive season? Try these simple tips to lower debt and start 2017 with your finances in check.

In light of recent UK terrorist attacks, it pays to be attentive while in a crowd. By being aware of your surroundings, you can stay safe at home and while abroad on holiday this summer. Here’s how to safely travel in a crowd:

Lawnmowers and ladders targeted as garden crime rises by 25% when clocks go forward.

Going online has become as commonplace as taking a walk down to your local shop or visiting your mate’s flat. There are certain precautions that you have to adopt when you go online. However, it may not always be clear when you’re in danger.

Get the right cover for your personal belongings

While spooky ghouls and creepy ghosts scare the kids, more serious health risks and crime rates worry adults at Halloween.

Courts in England and Wales are now enacting tougher penalties for drivers violating the rules of the road.

According to a panel of former criminals interviewed by Co-op Insurance, burglars are most likely to be put off breaking into homes by CCTV cameras and barking dogs.

Recent government statistics suggest that half of the faults found in MOT tests can be prevented by performing simple car maintenance.

Winter will be here soon, and with it comes the threat of severe weather that can wreak havoc on your home. As the Met Office has already predicted record-breaking rainfall this winter, now is the time to winter-proof your house.

With over 75% of new cars in the UK bought on finance, the need for Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance is growing but many drivers could be paying well over the odds for it.

This summer has been uncommonly warm, with June’s scorching temperatures making it the hottest month in 41 years.

As November approaches and the clocks go back this Sunday, Bennett Christmas are calling on all homeowners not to get caught out at this vulnerable time of year.

As summer rolls into autumn, you should be aware of the most common causes for breakdowns before you hop behind the wheel

On 1st March, the penalties for using a mobile while driving doubled. Now, if you are caught using your mobile while behind the wheel, you will receive six points and a £200 fine.

Nearly 17,000 homes and businesses flooded during the winter of 2015-16 and this winter could be worse.

Millions of us carry around our personal data within our phones, and some make it easier to hack than others.

Embrace the heat of high summer while keeping comfortable with these tips from Bennett Christmas.

Your car can quickly become a host to germs if not frequently cleaned. In fact, according to research, the average car contains more bacteria than a smartphone screen.

Student Driver Insurance from Bennett Christmas is an exciting new product for young drivers who have passed their test but are not yet ready to commit to a new car.

Although it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of planning a winter holiday, don’t forget to sort your travel money and insurance as well.

Instead of scouring your area looking for the cheapest petrol and diesel prices, follow these five simple steps to help you save on fuel costs year round.

There were an estimated 686,000 domestic burglaries in the United Kingdom last year, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Instagram is the worst social media app for young people’s mental health, according to a survey where participants were asked to rate different social media sites for their impact on personal health and well-being.

It pays to inspect your home for safety and efficiency before the summer season fully sets in.

Do you return from holiday restored, or ready for another?

A recent popular Facebook post asks users to provide a list of 10 concerts, and then challenges the user’s friends to guess the concert that they haven’t attended.

Travelling abroad for work or holiday is already stressful without having to worry about money. To avoid a nasty bill once you return home, here are some simple tricks to save money while travelling abroad:

Britons spend 30 hours preparing for a holiday, according to new research.

The weakened pound has made it increasingly expensive to go on holiday. Yet, that should not stop you from setting out on an enjoyable trip.

In 2016, UK drivers submitted a claim for pothole damage every 17 minutes, which amounted to more than 31,500 claims, according to research collected by the Royal Automobile Club Foundation for Motoring.

When your offspring are ready to take to the roads, you have plenty of options to keep them covered. But which is best value?

Using your winter downtime to tackle some do it yourself (DIY) projects around the house or flat? Follow these five tips.

Wanting to share photographs from your holiday on social media is normal, however, posting those updates could leave you vulnerable burglary or even invalidate your contents insurance policy.

Nearly half of all UK drivers don’t conduct an annual inspection to make sure that their vehicle is ready for winter, according to Highways England

Although the Great British Bake Off recently wrapped up its eighth series, it’s still inspiring people to try their hands at delicious baked goods.

While social media can be a valuable tool for entertainment and communication, it can also open the door to crime.

New data from Barclaycard’s Contactless Spending Index shows contactless card payments rose by more than a third in the last year.

Look on eBay and you can buy apparently by a Samsung charger for just over £1. This seems too good to be true given they’re listed elsewhere for just under £25, because it is.

In less than one year, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force and significantly impact how companies are allowed to handle your personal information.