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Victorian Housing (16th November 2009)
Nearly two million Victorian properties are facing a ‘maintenance timebomb’ over the next decade because owners have delayed essential maintenance work.
Rusty Drivers (21st September 2009)
Nearly 100,000 crashes were caused last year by drivers taking to the wheel after a long break from driving, as new research reveals the serious impact of driving breaks on accident rates.
Safe Havens (22nd June 2009)
Community-minded senior citizens are creating ‘safe havens’ with the lowest crime rates in the country, according to the latest figures.
A new study from Lloyds TSB Insurance reveals a growing link between age and crime rates, with the safest areas in Britain increasingly populated by the over-50s
Rogue traders on the rise (7th May 2009)
More than 4.6 million ‘botch’ home jobs have been reported in the past 12 months, as a growing army of unqualified traders target unsuspecting homeowners.
New research from Lloyds TSB Insurance reveals that one in 10 Brits has been forced to to correct sub standard work in the last 12 month – a 16 per cent increase on last year - costing an average of £460 to put right.
Avoiding the Cowboys Guide (7th May 2009)
The research published today has identified a huge increase in reports of ‘botch-jobs’ in the last 12 months compared to the year before. This isn’t just down to con men but is also the work of incompetent and unskilled traders, often family members or friends.
Worryingly Brits feel out of their depth when hiring a tradesperson, with many people saying that a lack of DIY knowledge leaves them vulnerable to unqualified trades people and don’t know the right questions to ask. To help you avoid the rogues we’ve put together the top 10 questions you should ask any trader before employing them.
Dramatic Rise In ‘Three Generation’ Households (16th April 2009)
More than half a million homes in Britain now host at least three generations of the same family – a 7.6 per cent increase since 2005 (1).
A new study from Lloyds TSB insurance reveals that a growing number of middle-aged Britons are supporting both adult children and parents under the same roof, with numbers expected to rise by more than 56,000 over the next decade (2).
Single Living To Rise 10 Per Cent By 2019 (19th March 2009)
Nearly two million more single households(1) will emerge by the end of the next decade, driven by young adults’ increasing desire to live alone.
Analysis commissioned by Lloyds TSB Insurance reveals that the number of single households almost doubled between 1971 and 2001(2). This growth stalled during the noughties, partly due to rising house prices, but is likely to recover over the next decade as homes become more affordable for young professionals.
£350 million bill for ‘driving under the influenza (31st January 2009)
More than 125, 000 crashes were caused last year by motorists with colds and flu, as new scientific research reveals the serious impact of driver illness on accident rates.
A new study commissioned by Lloyds TSB Insurance proves that driving with a virus such as cold or flu, impairs driver awareness by as much as 11 per cent3 – the equivalent of downing a double whisky before getting behind the wheel.
‘Five-minute-memory’ costs Brits £1.6 billion (27th November 2008)
The pressure of modern life has halved our attention span in a decade, causing a surge in domestic accidents.
A new behavioural study, commissioned by Lloyds TSB Insurance, reveals that the average attention span is now just five minutes and seven seconds, compared to more than 12 minutes a decade ago.
National Working From Home Day (15th May 2008)
As the nation prepares for National Working At Home Day ,Lloyds TSB Insurance is warning Britain’s growing home-based workforce to avoid the pitfalls of not having adequate insurance cover.
UK Gardens are Little Goldmines (12th April 2008)
The UK’s gardens are turning into little goldmines crammed with exotic plants, hi-tech tools and luxury furniture
March Storms increase claims (10th March 2008)
This morning, Lloyds TSB Insurance saw a 150% increase in new claims registered, compared to a typical Monday morning, with customer call levels up 55%
New aggregator site is launched to the public (6th March 2008)
Lloyds TSB has moved full-throttle into the comparison market, becoming the first high street bank to launch an insurance aggregator website
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