More than 500 homes were burgled each day in 2022, according to new research. In total 192,336 domestic burglaries were reported to the police in England and Wales last year, equivalent to 527 home burglaries each day – a slight increase from 2021 when there were 523 burglaries each day. Churchill Home Insurance, based data
People claiming Tax credits are being warned to be on their guard against fraudsters. The HMRC has issued a new alert, providing details of a number of new scams reported that aim to trick people into handing over money or personal information. Criminals use deadlines – like the tax credits renewal deadline on 31 July
With household bills and general cost of living ever increasing here are some top tips and tricks to minimise water usage. The Water Saving Week campaign highlights the growing importance of taking care with how we use water, to not only support the wider economic picture but also save you money. James Bell, Resident Service
The number of drivers charged with speeding offences has reached an eight-year high, reveals a new survey. In 2022, 236,480 motorists were convicted in court for speeding offences in England and Wales, a 16 per cent increase from the total in 2021 (203,545), says Churchill Motor Insurance. Last year’s figure represents the most drivers convicted
The pandemic has drawn families away from UK cities says a report released by the Royal Town Planning Institute. Increased interest in large family homes in rural areas suggests that families were looking for more space during the pandemic. But data collected by the Institute shows that first-time buyers, often younger and locally-based, are being
Parents have been urged to take extra precautions to keep their children safe on social media this summer. Social media is fuelling a a rise in online crimes and the past year has seen a surge of cyber offences against children in the UK, with 30,000 reports recorded by police. This is a 66% increase from
A plumbing register asked its members for their top advice for customers moving into a new home. This is what they said. WaterSafe, the UK national accreditation body for approved plumbers, has put together its five top tips to help people moving home. • Find and test your internal stop tap – where your water
Millions of households across England faced a 5% council tax increase this month. If you are considering moving, it’s essential to know the potential outgoings of a new home and other crucial questions to ask when viewing a property to avoid any red flags later in the buying process. Anna McEntee from the home insurance
Parents have been urged to ensure their toddlers and young children wear seatbelts when travelling in the back seat of their cars. Road safety technology experts at Snooper said youngsters can be tempted to undo their own seat belts during journeys, so it is important for parents to make sure they haven’t unclicked. The plea
Drivers are being warned of a new type of crash for cash scam, dubbed ‘clip for cash’, which has been spreading across the country. The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) warned unlike traditional crash for cash scams where fraudsters cause a collision, this involves scammers accusing