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Imagine this: after years of research and saving you decide to start your own business. Things are a little slow to begin with, but after a few months, it starts to take off. A couple of years later your business is incredibly successful, backed by a team of dedicated, hardworking employees.

When you are looking to buy a painting either online or from a dealer, it can sometimes be difficult to know if the piece is 100% genuine.

You’d be mistaken for thinking road traffic accidents only happen to a certain type of driver. In fact, any road user of any age driving any vehicle anywhere in the country could cause a collision. Which is exactly why we pay car insurance in the first place.

Summer in the UK can see soaring temperatures, along with unpredictable spikes in temperature. Dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has warned that during the summer months, pet owners should avoid leaving animals in their cars, as even a matter of minutes can prove fatal.

From simple vigilance when locking your doors and windows, to more advanced solutions such as motion-sensitive lighting and burglar alarms; when it comes to securing your home, there are plenty of solutions available.

Consumer watchdog Which?’s recent survey saw 49% of respondents identifying insurance as either ‘fairly’ or ‘very’ difficult to understand. 40% admitted to just skipping rather than reading the terms and conditions for their car insurance, and 39% did the same for home insurance.

The promise of a sunny day brings with it a high state of excitement and relaxation in a country where the summer months don’t come with a guarantee of hot weather. Dusty barbeques are dragged out of sheds, picnics are back, and windows and doors are thrown open to welcome the summer breeze.

Whilst there is always the option of using family/friends, animal boarders or kennels – it sometimes will be necessary to bring your pet along with you when you fly abroad.

What do you know about the Ogden rate? Also known as the discount rate, this is used to work out the interest of the compensation payout amount that victims who have suffered life-changing injuries will receive to cover their future losses.

Making a claim on your insurance can be a stressful process and without the right support, it can feel like there’s no-one but you to fight your corner.