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Aviva pledges over £4 million to Citizens Advice as the charity records busiest year on record
Citizens Advice, which helps millions of people find a way forward every year by providing free, independent and impartial advice, and Aviva have renewed their multi-year partnership after two successful years.
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Residents advised to be prepared ahead of freezing temperatures and flood risk
As the UK prepares itself for a cold snap in the coming days, residents are being advised to protect themselves and their homes from the effects of freezing temperatures.
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Nine out of ten UK adults believe nature is important to wellbeing
Almost nine out of 10 UK adults (87%) say access to nature is important to their physical and mental wellbeing, a study from Aviva reveals.
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New Aviva survey reveals SMEs optimistic about 2025 growth, driven by strong community connections
The study also reveals enduring optimism among SMEs, with 85% confident that their businesses will grow over the next five years.
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Four out of five shoppers set to shop local this Christmas
Four out of five (80%) Christmas shoppers intend to get some of their gifts from local businesses, according to new research from Aviva.
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Over half of new build homeowners believe their home is at risk from flooding
Over half (56%) of new build homeowners believe their home is at risk from flooding according to new research from insurer, Aviva.
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Aviva’s Perth office goes off-grid as new wind turbine comes online
Aviva’s Pitheavlis site in Perth has taken a significant step towards achieving Net Zero operations as its wind turbine was officially opened this week.
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Over 65s continue to set standard for climate-conscious behaviours...
...as two thirds witness climate change in their lifetime.
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Research reveals over a fifth of UK residents have experienced storm damage to their home in last five years
As we enter a new storm season, new external research from insurer, Aviva, reveals that over a fifth of UK homes have suffered storm damage and 12% have experienced flooding in the last five years.
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Aviva teams up with environmental charity to install Floating Ecosystem in the River Ouse
Aviva have teamed up with local charities St Nicks and York Cares to help fund a floating ecosystem in the river Ouse, alongside North Street Gardens.
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Nature-based solutions have a key part to play in reducing flood risk in future
Despite one in eight residents across the UK experiencing flooding in their home in the last five years, the majority have taken no steps to mitigate the risk to their properties.
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Aviva Foundation provides funding boost for UK Youth Sector
Aviva has announced multiple funding partnerships via the Future Chances Fund.
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"You can't teach someone to budget their way out of poverty."
26 Jul 2024
The Aviva Foundation wants people to feel in control and positive about their financial futures. Find out how they are supporting organisations to transform the lives of those who need it the most.
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Finding a way forward through difficult times
10 Jan 2024
Citizens Advice believes that no-one should face problems without good quality advice. Hear how Aviva is helping them provide it.
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Bringing rainforests back to the UK
22 Jun 2023
Somewhere between the White Cliffs of Dover and the Giant’s Causeway, some of the UK’s most beautiful natural wonders are growing. But they’re also shrinking.
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From zero to Aviva Zero: an innovation story
22 Feb 2023
Take a moment to think of an innovative company. What’s the first one that comes to mind?