Personal Finance NewsGo.Compare is urging Brits to review their home insurance this week as its latest research revealed that more than two-thirds (67%) do not plan to update their policy after buying their Christmas presents, potentially leaving expensive items unprotected. The findings follow one of the year’s biggest gifting periods, with many households receiving high-value presents such […]
From 1st January 2026, the energy price cap is set to rise from £1,755 to £1,758 per year for a typical household paying by direct debit. Before this comes into effect, Go.Compare is encouraging households to take a meter reading, even if they have a smart meter, to make sure they are billed accurately.* A […]
More than six in ten (62%) parents believe a traditional Christmas is under threat due to the cost of living, with four in ten (40%) having to prioritise essential bills over festive spending, new research from Nationwide reveals. The poll of over 1,000 parents, done in partnership with charity Action for Children, also reveals that 42 per cent say Christmas negatively affects their mental health due to financial stress, rising to 54 per […]
Winter sports cover is designed to pay for the extra medical expenses you might need if you injure yourself on the slopes or fall ill while abroad, which a standard travel insurance policy might not offer. Some winter sports policies could even help fund rehabilitation physiotherapy when you return home. Go.Compare’s research also shows that […]
New research from specialist pet insurance provider, Insure Your Paws, conducted by Opinium among 1,000 UK pet owners*, reveals that dog owners spend almost twice as much as cat owners each year. Dog owners expect to have spent an average of £2,101 on their pets in 2025, compared with £1,124 for cat owners. Owning a dog often involves extra costs […]
Consumers across the UK have been conned out of almost £50,000 so far this year by fraudsters selling fake beauty products and services, according to new data released today by Santander. The scams, which target both men and women, range from counterfeit perfumes and make-up to botox, lip and collagen fillers, and other cosmetic treatments. […]
A well-optimized point of sale system has become one of the most important tools in modern retail. It shapes the pace of customer service, the accuracy of your inventory, the flow of your staff’s day and even the overall customer experience. When it works smoothly, everything else in the store feels easier. When it slows […]
UK households could be wasting £625.3 million on their broadband bills every year by paying for speeds they don’t need, according to estimates from a new study.* The research found that over a quarter (28%)** of broadband users – roughly 7.5 million households nationwide – have faster packages than they actually need.*** The research from Go.Compare […]
Getting your first car without a credit history can feel like being on a roundabout with no clear exit. You may need your car for work, study, or for everyday errands, but lenders see no record to judge how reliable you are. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to get behind the wheel. By approaching the […]
