• Direct Line profits rise as claims decrease
    • 05/08/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Direct Line has reported a big increase in profits for the first half of 2015, after improved weather conditions led to fewer claims. The group said it saw lower costs due to fewer claims being made and reported a pre-tax profit rise to £315m, up 49% from £211.7m a year earlier. The company also reported a [...]
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  • Profits up at Moneysupermarket
    • 31/07/2015
    • Posted by: Simon Wait
    • Category: News
    Price comparison website Moneysupermarket reported a 44% rise in profits to £30.2million in the six months to the end of June. The firm, which also owns finance website Moneysavingexpert.com, said its revenues increased by 18% to £143.9million, with three million customers shopping around for insurance, energy [...]
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