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One unexpected outcome from the spring lockdown was a significant rise in the number of people getting a new pet. With more time spent at home during the lockdown, new pet owners were able to spend more time with their pet, but as an increasing number are returning to work and schools, pets will be left unattended for hours at a time.
Leaving pets unattended for longer period of times than normal could increase the risk of the pet causing damage within the house. As such, homeowners and renters should ensure that their home insurance covers damage done by pets.
Although most content insurance covers accidental damage, this may only cover specific damage, such as electrical equipment, and not cover personal belongings or furniture. As well as this, accidental damage may not cover damage done by pets. As such, when taking out home insurance, pet owners should check the policy carefully to ensure that personal belongings and furniture is covered under accidental damage and that this includes damage caused by pets. If the policy does not cover this, pet owners should extend their policy to cover this, or, alternatively, look for another home insurer that will cover accidental damage caused by pets within the policy.
If the home content insurance policy does not cover damage caused by pets, homeowners could find themselves having to pay to fix the damage themselves, which could mount up to a significant amount over the years. Dog owners can discourage their pet from causing damage by taking their dog to a professional dog trainer. Meanwhile, there are sprays available that can deter cats from damaging furniture and cat owners can invest in a scratching post to encourage their cat away from scratching their furniture.
Pet insurance only covers the cost of medical treatment for your pet and vet bills and, as such, pet insurance will not cover damage done by the pet. Instead, pet owners should ensure that their home contents insurance covers accidental damage caused by pets.
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Inflation increased to 9% today following April’s announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It means inflation is now at its highest level since 1982. “Inflation rose steeply in April, driven by the sharp climb in electricity and gas prices as the higher price cap came into effect,” said Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist at ONS.
Inflation increased to 9% today following April’s announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Lloyds Bank will incentivise any customers switching from another bank to its Club Lloyds or Club Lloyds Platinum Account with a £125 cash bonus. The offer is available with immediate effect and is only available through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) until 27 June.
Lloyds Bank will incentivise any customers switching from another bank to its Club Lloyds or Club Lloyds Platinum Account with a £125 cash bonus.
In light of the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK, it is likely that the word “affordability” is on your mind. Added to this, if you are approaching your 40s and 50s, you could be shouldering many financial responsibilities.
In light of the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK, it is likely that the word “affordability” is on your mind.
Inflation increased to 9% today following April’s announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It means inflation is now at its highest level since 1982. “Inflation rose steeply in April, driven by the sharp climb in electricity and gas prices as the higher price cap came into effect,” said Grant Fitzner, Chief Economist at ONS.
Inflation increased to 9% today following April’s announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Lloyds Bank will incentivise any customers switching from another bank to its Club Lloyds or Club Lloyds Platinum Account with a £125 cash bonus. The offer is available with immediate effect and is only available through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) until 27 June.
Lloyds Bank will incentivise any customers switching from another bank to its Club Lloyds or Club Lloyds Platinum Account with a £125 cash bonus.
In light of the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK, it is likely that the word “affordability” is on your mind. Added to this, if you are approaching your 40s and 50s, you could be shouldering many financial responsibilities.
In light of the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK, it is likely that the word “affordability” is on your mind.
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