Gillian Cooper
14/10/2015
Families living in rented accommodation are less likely to have a life insurance policy in place than homeowners, according to new research.
Just one in five (20%) of people who rent privately are covered, compared to nearly half (48%) who own their home.
Gillian Cooper
30/09/2015
It’s good news that cancer survival rates are now higher than ever, but coping with the diagnosis and treatment can be expensive.
While the financial implications of the illness are not usually the first thing people think of when facing a cancer diagnosis, Macmillan Cancer Support has identified that four out of five cancer patients are on average £570 a month worse off*.
Gillian Cooper
01/07/2015
According to a new sleep app, British people are among the grumpiest in the world when they wake up in the morning. Along with Japan, South Korea and Singapore, we are getting poorer quality sleep than most of the 50 countries surveyed.
So why are we so prone to getting up on the wrong side of bed? Lack of a good night's sleep is one of the biggest factors.
Gillian Cooper
12/11/2014
A leading disability charity has joined forces with the insurance industry for a campaign to highlight the financial impact that long-term illness can have.
The Disability Rights UK initiative features the real life examples of seven British families, including former pharmacy technician Tracey Clarke.