All articles by Anika Bourley – Page 2

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    One in five DVLA driver details wrong say Tories

    2007-06-20T00:00:00Z

    The government has been accused of failing to tackle uninsured driving after it emerged that almost one in five driver details held by the DVLA is wrong.According to figures, uncovered by the Conservative Party, personal details held by the DVLA are wrong for 7.8 million people, which equates to 18% ...

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    Insurers threaten to withdraw flood cover

    2007-06-20T00:00:00Z

    Insurers could start to withdraw flood cover if the government fails to increase its flood defence budget in the forthcoming comprehensive spending review. The ABI this week released its manifesto on climate change calling for a £750m a year increase in flood defence spending. Insurance Times has also learned the ...

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    MP probes cancellations

    2007-06-06T00:00:00Z

    An MP is calling for an investigation into fears young drivers are taking out insurance policies and cancelling after the first month once they have received their certificates.Carlisle MP Eric Martlew is writing to Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman and to the ABI after he learned of the allegations.He contacted several ...

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    Discrimination review delayed

    2007-05-29T18:55:00Z

    The government has delayed publishing proposals to stop insurers hitting pensioners with higher travel premiums

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    Meacher leads call for flood deal

    2007-05-17T00:00:00Z

    The industry should contribute to flood defence spending, in collaboration with government, a group of MPs including former environment minister Michael Meacher has said. Meacher, who is backing a motion put down by Colin Challen MP, with the support of 22 other MPs, said: "Government should take the lead on ...