Could some consumers in Europe end up paying more for their broadband?

A paper will shortly be published by the Centre for European Policy Studies that may damn the current approach by European Leaders to broadband internet access and their increasing “net neutrality” friendliness. The principle of looking to stop excessive restrictions to the access of broadband is currently what is known as Net Neutrality. In essence, no restrictions of access to any services (traffic management) or content and equal access for everyone would make a truly neutral network.
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Drivers affected by insurance company blunder

A payment blunder made by a popular vehicle insurance company has resulted in many drivers being stranded without insurance cover and having their insurance policies cancelled.

The blunder was made by Hastings Direct, and due to a mistake that the company made with regards to its charges and premiums over 2500 drivers were left with no insurance cover after their policies were cancelled by the insurance giant.

The drivers that have been affected by the problem were contacted in writing recently by the insurance company. The payment error that was the fault of the insurance company meant that the consumers in question had been paying too little for their cover. Policyholders are being offered refunds on a pro rata basis following the blunder, and the insurance company claims that it has kept the Financial Services Authority up to date on what is going on.

In a letter that was sent to the affected policyholders Hastings Direct stated: ‘You have seven days from the date of this letter in which to make alternative insurance arrangements. No cover under the existing policy will be in force after this period and no further notice of cancellation will be issued. May we take this opportunity to remind you that it is an offence under the Road Traffic Act to keep a motor vehicle on the public highway without valid insurance cover being in force.’

This has left customers of the insurance company angry and upset, and with the problem arising in the peak of the summer it is thought that many could be away on holiday and therefore not even realize that they are no longer insured.

Tom Smith
29th September 2007

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Why Are Female Car Insurance Quotes Cheaper Than Men?

As every man likes to remind his woman, women cannot drive as well as men can. Call up a UK insurance company, or get a UK car insurance quote online, however, and the cost of the car insurance premium for exactly the same car is likely going to be cheaper for the woman than the man. So, if woman cannot drive as well as men, how can that be so? Read more

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