Cost of living latest: Many car insurance companies removing key feature; what are alternatives to inheritance tax?

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New data shows some car insurance providers are removing windscreen protection - and it may not always be obvious - in order to tempt drivers with a cheaper quote, the AA has found. Listen to the latest Ian King business podcast while you scroll.

A study indicates a generational shift has occurred... in our kitchen cupboards. The cost of living crisis, fluctuating spending habits and trends in grocery shopping, as well as diet tweaks and new products in the market, have all lead to massive changes in what is now deemed essential.

When it comes to saving money - 48% of people are adding more vegetables to bulk out portions - and 32% include old leftovers into a new meal.'Don't let your nose overshadow your face' - Three ads for cosmetic clinics in Turkey banned in UKThey were found to be"irresponsibly trivialising" the decision to go abroad for surgery.

ClinicHaus Health said it had legal certification and authorisation from the Turkish government, and as part of the medical tourism industry offered summer deals from time to time.An ASA spokesman said:"We know that consumers are increasingly looking at going abroad for cosmetic surgery due to cost or ease of access and, while many people may be happy with the results, there are still inherent risks.

But this comes with a large caveat. Last year's housing market was, by historical standards, hectic - as people rushed to buy before interest rates rose. So any annual comparison is tricky. Kim Kinnaird, director of Halifax Mortgages, pointed out that the average age of first-time buyers is now 32 - up two years over the last decade.So where are the best places to buy your first home? This table shows they're nearly all in Scotland, where they come in at almost £100,000 less than the UK average.

Gus Park, managing director for AA Insurance Services, says claiming for windscreen damage is one of the most common reasons drivers use their policy."Technology such as heads up display, rain and light sensors, and cameras all need to be calibrated when replacing the screen. If drivers don't have this popular cover, they risk footing a hefty bill."The Resolution Foundation has ideas about what should fill inheritance tax's place.

 

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