Following a global rise in bedbug infestations, Britons are being told of little-known warning signs to look out for on their summer holidays. The unwanted creepy crawlies could be going unnoticed, which is why bedroom experts from WinstonsBeds.com are sharing tell-tale signs. Increased travel is one of the reasons more and more Britons are experiencing infestations at home. Bedbugs cling on to clothing, luggage and furniture, and can be unknowingly bought into homes from elsewhere, so being aware of infestation signs ahead of summer travels is essential. Hotels are a hotspot for bedbug activity, as the high volume of guests…
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Households have been told to avoid the temptation to blitz everything in their garden, as experts share six things that shouldn’t be pressure washed. As the weather warms up and Brits get to work on sprucing up their gardens, experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are urging caution when using pressure washers. While the tools are great for patios and driveways, misusing them can cause serious damage and could result in paying out for repairs or replacements of things like wooden furniture, lights, garden sheds and electrical equipment. Using pressure washers and hosepipes for cleaning tasks also requires a lot of water, so…
Travellers are being warned to plan ahead and avoid being stung by costly tourist tax this summer, as more countries look to charge visitors. Travel insurance comparison experts from Quotezone.co.uk are providing Britons with their very own tourist tax guide for some of the most popular holiday destinations to help them with their holiday planning. This comes after news that holiday hotspots like Greece, France and the Netherlands are increasing their tourist tax in preparation for record visitor numbers. More destinations around the world are also introducing tourist taxes in response to over-tourism and government concerns around local environments and cultural heritage.…
The worst locations in England for drivers using their mobile phones behind the wheel have been revealed. Car insurance comparison site Quotezone has gathered data from police forces across the country, to determine which areas dished out the most fixed penalty notices to dangerous drivers who use their handheld devices. Drivers in the City of London were the worst offenders, thanks to their much smaller population size compared to other areas, with 2095 fines per 100,000 people in 2024. The stats, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, showed that drivers in Durham (222), Cumbria (196), Suffolk (176) and Merseyside…
Motorists are being warned that the actions of passengers could result in their own car insurance becoming invalidated. UK drivers are carrying more passengers now than in recent years as households look to downsize to one shared car and carpooling to work increases. Now has never been a better time for drivers to brush up on their passenger dos and don’ts to help keep everyone safe and avoid hefty fines and cancelled insurance policies. Car insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have issued the warning to ensure drivers remain aware of their responsibilities as a driver for all passengers. Drivers have a legal responsibility…