Rat-astrophe: Claims for rodent-related vehicle damage on the rise, says insurer In one case seen by Aviva, a vehicle needed to be written off as rodents caused more than £24,000 of damage. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Rats ‘wreaking havoc’ on UK cars with sharp rise in rodent-related claims Suggestions on preventing rodent damage to vehicles The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
The three London areas most at risk from flooding London could face flooding - but which areas are at risk of being worst affected? Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
Insurance claims for malicious damage and theft ‘jump in October and November’ The clocks going back, Halloween and Bonfire Night contribute to claims increasing, Aviva said. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Former Aviva boss killed when Aston Martin crashed into tree David Barral was pronounced dead at the scene, West Yorkshire Police said. Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Former Aviva CEO dies in car crash aged 63 David Barral led Aviva as chief executive from 2011 to 2015 The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Former Aviva boss killed after Aston Martin veers off road and smashes into tree in West Yorkshire David Barral’s family said they are ‘devastated at the loss of the most wonderful man’ Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Wednesday briefing: The new, devastating flood risk facing nearly all of Britain In today’s newsletter: Flooding across Britain is predicted to become so bad that some towns may need to be abandoned, and it’s not even campaigners raising the alarm – but insurers The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
65% of 2020s students have embarked on a side hustle or part-time job – survey While the majority of people said they had a side hustle for financial necessity, some said they wanted to develop new skills or monetise a hobby. Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025
Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
Handbags and their contents value ‘surges with theft claims as high as £22,000’ Insurer Aviva has seven suggestions for handbag lovers to keep their precious belongings protected. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Louise Haigh Backed to Replace Angela Rayner as Deputy PM — But What About Her Fraud Conviction? Louise Haigh, Sheffield Heeley MP, is emerging as a frontrunner to replace Angela Rayner as Deputy Prime Minister. But her past fraud conviction has resurfaced, raising questions about her candidacy even as Labour figures, including Andy Burnham, rally behind her. International Business Times UK · Sep 8, 2025
Track down old pensions and prioritise long-term finances, Britons urged A new campaign is encouraging people to prioritise their savings in a similar way to their health and fitness The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
Ross Kemp urges people to strengthen their pension to ‘gain some serious pounds’ The actor and presenter takes part in a fitness workout for a new Pay Your Pension Some Attention campaign. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025 FTSE 100 ends higher as hopes rise of US interest rate cut The FTSE 100 index closed up 38.88 points, or 0.4%, at 9,216.87.
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025 NHS surgeon jailed for fraud over amputation of his own legs Neil Hopper, of St Erme, Truro, Cornwall, entered guilty pleas to the five charges against him at Truro Crown Court.
Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025 Aviva ‘stopped over £60m of fraudulent insurance claims in first half of 2025’ Crash-for-cash scams and a photoshopped document showing a date that does not exist were among claims prevented by the insurer.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025 Aviva denied our sick son help after five-month wait My husband has had to give up work to look after him but it refused our critical illness policy claim
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 Blue chips falter as FTSE outshone by European peers The FTSE 100 index closed down 38.68 points, 0.4%, at 9,216.82.
Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025 Stocks mixed despite GDP surprise amid hot US producer price inflation The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.01 points at 9,177.24.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025 Aviva share price highest since 2007 after profit jumps by a fifth The latest results come as it said its tie-up with rival Direct Line was ‘well under way’.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025 Aviva stands by climate goals in face of US and UK net zero pushback As insurer’s shares hit highest level since 2008, CEO says green issues are also important for many of its clients
Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025 Man sentenced for classic car insurance scam involving fake thefts and forged documents Danny Phipps, 32, repeatedly made insurance policies on classic vehicles before claiming they were stolen
Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025 UK-wide strategy needed to tackle pensioner poverty, says committee A minimum level of retirement income should be set, with a strategy for everyone to reach that level, the Work and Pensions Committee said.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025 Thousands of acres of new native woods planned for Highlands THOUSANDS of acres of new native woodland are to be created on a vast Highlands estate under a scheme to boost nature and support the community ...