Bereaved face insurance premium rises after partner's death
Exclusive: Grieving partners face insurance premium hikes of up to 15% after reporting a death. Campaigners blame AI algorithms for the 'bereavement penalty' affecting vulnerable customers.
Exclusive: Grieving partners face insurance premium hikes of up to 15% after reporting a death. Campaigners blame AI algorithms for the 'bereavement penalty' affecting vulnerable customers.
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Insurance giant Aviva has renewed its sponsorship of Dublin's Aviva Stadium until 2030 in a deal worth £4.5m per season. Discover how this compares to other UK stadium deals.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential tax threshold freezes, breaking an election promise. Discover what the 2025 Budget could mean for your income and finances.
Insurance broker Howden agrees to acquire Evelyn Partners' employee benefits consultancy for an undisclosed sum. The deal, set for Q1 2026, expands Howden's UK corporate health offerings.
UK unemployment jumps to 5%, the highest since late 2020. Critics blame the Chancellor's tax policies as the budget approaches. Read the full analysis.
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A cross-party group of 75 MPs demands the relocation of gentoo penguins from the Sea Life London Aquarium, calling their 14-year captivity 'un-British'. Discover the ongoing controversy.
Guardian readers reveal how 1950s gender-segregated lessons shaped lives. From home economics to algebra, discover the lasting impact of Britain's educational divide and modern calls for reform.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to cap tax-free pension contributions at £2,000 annually. Discover how this budget change could affect your retirement savings and national insurance payments.
A man who murdered his stepdaughter's husband while he was collecting their children has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a case that has shocked the community.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as Conservative MPs demand her resignation if she breaks Labour's manifesto pledge and increases income tax, National Insurance, or VAT.
Groundbreaking underwater footage reveals the astonishing moment a humpback whale demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills to dislodge stubborn remora fish in a never-before-seen marine behaviour.
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence for the brutal killing of a toddler has been discovered dead in his prison cell at HMP Wakefield, sparking multiple investigations into the circumstances.
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental reform rather than simply increased funding, with thousands suffering due to fragmented services and inadequate support.
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A landmark government-commissioned review recommends transforming England's curriculum to prioritise wellbeing and practical life skills over relentless exam preparation.
Jeremy Hunt confronts unprecedented fiscal pressure as Treasury officials explore raising income tax rates or thresholds for the first time since 1974, signalling the severity of Britain's economic challenges.
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The Guardian is seeking UK centenarians to share their extraordinary life stories and unique perspectives on a century of change. If you're 100 or older, or know someone who is, we want to hear from you.
Discover the surprising reasons behind Generation Z's mass exodus from UK cities to rural communities - it's about more than just affordable housing.
Acclaimed cartoonist Guy Venables returns with another brilliant satirical cartoon in Metro, offering witty commentary on contemporary British society with his signature humour.
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James Corden's new BBC podcast delivers intimate celebrity conversations with Adele, Harry Styles and David Beckham, revealing surprising personal stories in must-listen entertainment.
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