Go Greek this summer
Even the most insular amongst us would be hard pressed not to have seen on the news or read in the newspaper that Greece is going through a spot of bother at the moment. Teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, with mind boggling debts, the Greek government is trying to get back on its feet...
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Hip HIPs away
Whether for or against the new coalition government there is no denying that they have made a few friends, particularly amongst those looking to buy or sell a property, by deciding to scrap Home Information Packs (HIPs).
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Tax code cock-up
A couple of months ago it was reported that due to a cock-up on the part of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or rather the all new ‘singing and dancing' computer system hundreds of thousands of pensioners have been left out of pocket due to incorrect tax codes.
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Car swappage schemes overtake scrappage
This time of year the buzz word seems to be ‘budget’ whether in relation to the Government’s spending plans or our more modest household budgeting and in the current economic climate any money saving ideas are welcome, especially if you need to purchase high value items.
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Take control of your overseas property
When we heard that the overseas property market bubble had burst there seemed to be little sympathy for those who had been tempted by the promise of easy money. However, it isn’t just the big wigs who got stung, many are small first time investors who simply aspired to own a modest holiday home in the sun or a ....
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Tourism with a conscience
We all know that we need to be more responsible for maintaining the planet but not all of us know how to reconcile this with taking our annual holiday. It’s true that worldwide tourism allows us to experience idyllic ‘untouched’ places, yet as soon as we arrive we are in danger of ruining it.
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Best job in the world: The sequel
It was only last year that we were all green with envy when Brit Ben Southall beat stiff competition to take up the ‘best job in world’. Particularly when we found out that he would be based on the idyllic Hamilton Island (Queensland), with luxury digs for him and his family and a great salary to boot, all for spending
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Insureme4 signs up to 'Know Before You Go' campaign
Many of us like to think of ourselves as intrepid travellers even if the only extent of our travel spans as far as the Spanish Costas or the Greek Islands, adopting a blasé attitude when it comes to preparing for a trip. It’s not only those who’ve ..
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NHS should lose 30,000 beds according to ‘Reform' report
It’s obvious something needs to be done if only to reassure the public that the headlines of increased death rates, lack of cleanliness and shortage of beds are the exception, not the rule. The NHS is an impressive and envied institution which is often unfairly derided but also we ....
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Insureme4 gets a new look for the New Year
As a modern business which is constantly evolving we decided to give ourselves a new look for the New Year, not only a fresh face but also new products. Insureme4 is already a favourite amongst UK travellers looking for a good deal on their travel and holiday home insurance .....
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Knowing how to stay healthy, is halfway to being healthy
As a multi-channel, multi-media world we’re constantly bombarded with information, much of it conflicting, so it’s no surprise that when it comes to medical matters, many of us are in a perpetual state of confusion. Most people are in agreement, that the key ....
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Diesel v petrol: A matter of preference and price
With constant fluctuations and recent rises in petrol prices it's no wonder that the British motorist is feeling hard done by, particularly as the wholesale cost of petrol fell from 34p to 32p between January and February.
Yet according to The AA despite the dip ...
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