Tales of medical negligence in the cosmetic surgery industry are not hard to come by – but here at Peacock Insurance we recently heard of a stand-out case that has dramatically decreased a woman’s quality of life and left her without the ability to claim compensation.
Car insurance premiums are set to rise over the next few months, after the Chancellor George Osborne announced an increase in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). The tax hike will see IPT go from 6% to 9.5% in November, and it applies to pet, mobile, contents, building and car insurance – with 19.6 million people affected by the motor insurance increase in particular.
A-level results were announced just a few weeks ago, and by now thousands of students all over the country will have confirmed where they’re going to university come September.
For landlords in student-dominated towns all over the country, that means the traditional yearly changeover, with a new intake of student tenants that have been let loose from mum and dad and are living alone for the first time. How can landlords make sure their properties are prepare for the influx of students, and what steps can they take to ensure a successful tenancy all-round?
New measures to crack down on illegal immigration in the UK could mean that landlords will be expected to evict tenants that fail asylum applications or lose the right to live in the UK.
Landlords will be given the right to end tenancies without having to worry about obtaining a court order, but only when a tenant has lost the right to live in the UK. Landlords also face having to check a migrant’s status before they agree to a lease – those who don’t, or those who knowingly let properties to illegal immigrants, could face up to five years in prison.
A debate has once more been ignited in the world of car insurance, after actress Sheila Hancock contested an insurance premium price hike that she claimed was prejudiced against older drivers.
Insurance is a blanket to fall back on when things in life don’t go according to plan – but there are limits to it! Whether it’s travel, car or life insurance, always make sure you read the small print so you know exactly what you are and aren’t covered for. Insurance companies have all sorts of claims which they have to decide worthy or not of compensating. With insurance fraud on the rise according to the Association of British Insurers, it’s no wonder insurance providers and hasty to pay out.
This lot however, are taking the biscuit with their insurance claims! Read on for some of the most preposterous claims you’ll ever see, and find out if the individuals involved received any money from their insurers.
A driver in South Africa and an unfortunate sleeper have both had a very lucky escape after a freak car accident. As you can see from the image, the car in question ended up crashing through the roof of a house, and was trapped vertically with the end of the car poking out of the roof.
If you’re planning an outdoor event in a marquee this summer, whether it’s a national summer conference or a wedding, there is a lot to organise. Before planning a marquee event many people don’t realise how much harder it is than planning a normal party. Most organisers forget that marquees are actually just a large tent with no electricity, running water or kitchen for caterers – making coordinating the event a bit tricky, especially when most marquees fit around 200 guests and counting.
As the UK government tries to tackle problems within the private housing sector, many councils are considering putting landlord licensing into place, or have already done so. Powers have been devolved to local authorities, which means as it stands there are different rules for landlords depending on where in the UK they let properties – causing chaos for private landlords across the country.
Europe is a tourist hotspot and at the moment its enjoying one of the biggest heatwaves on record. Temperatures around the continent are soaring, 40C recorded at Madrid International Airport in June and high temperature warnings were in place for Poland, Switzerland and Hungary. The summer is on track to go down as the hottest European summer in record since 1540.
With all that sunshine, holidaymakers and locals are finding themselves extremely thirsty! Read on for some of the continent’s most picturesque beer gardens and what to order when you get there.