With the UK poised to crown the Shed of the Year champion in just over a week’s time, research has shown that Brits spend almost a year of their lives in their shed!

Honesty is the best policy, they say.That doesn’t mean some of us have never been tempted to tell a tiny white lie to an insurance company. Or perhaps neglect to mention something. Something that migh...

Can you hear them, the quintessential sounds of Summer? Tinkling ice cream vans, thrumming mowers and strimmers, barbecues being expectantly trundled over patios - and the ever-present grumbling rumble of threatened thunderstorms.

You might spend all weekend pampering and pruning it. Or just use it as somewhere to kick a football with the kids.

Home emergency cover as part of your home insurance can ensure you have protection when something goes wrong. Read our news story to find out more.