Besides Mark & Spencers Motor Insurance, M&S Money Credit Cards and other financial products, M&S Money Buildings & Contents Insurance deserves particular mention, with it being particularly good value for money, and providing extra insurance cover that many UK insurance companies either don't provide at all, or would charge extra for.

With M&S Money Premier Contents policy, for example, student's belongings are not only covered at home, but also at college or university. Additionally, dependent relatives are also covered if their belongings happen to be in a nursing home. Even better still, your Marks & Spencer purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both M&S Money Premier Buildings & Contents Insurance and Standard Buildings & Contents Insurance policies, you can choose to include Contents Away From Home. This option would then provide valuable cover all of your personal belongings on a worldwide basis.

M&S Money Insurance: There are, quite literally, hundreds of companies in the UK from whom you can purchase insurance. Whether you're looking for the best deal on Motor Insurance, buildings and contents insurance, or even wedding insurance, it doesn't take long to find a company that will sell you a policy.

However, not all insurance companies, and certainly not all insurance policies, are the same. What may be standard on one insurance policy may be an optional extra on another, for instance; Motor Insurance and Buildings & Contents Insurance are especially like this.

For example, most home and contents insurance policies either ask you to provide the total cost of rebuilding your home plus the total value of your home contents, or they will set an upper limit. This may seem fine at the time, but, in the event of a claim on your Buildings & Contents Insurance policy, the values act as maximum limits, and so you may, in effect, be under-insured and not receive the full value of your insurance claim.

Fortunately, M&S Money Insurance does not have these insurance limits, excepting liability and cash cover, and therefore you can not be under-insured.

When you're shopping at Marks and Spencer online store for your summer outfit, or looking for furniture to give your home a makeover, then spend a moment to also consider products from M&S Money. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Buildings & Contents Insurance and Motor Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks & Spensers than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from M&S Money. With images of volcano ash still fresh in many traveller's minds, it's good to remember there were many travellers who ended up wishing they had spent just a few pounds extra to obtain travel insurance for their trip. Of course, unfortunately, after the event is too late!

In fact, had you purchased travel insurance from M&S Money, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the M&S Money website would have seen a message stating that although claims relating to volcanic eruptions are not normally covered by travel insurance, that on this particular occasion, they would "allow claims from UK customers affected by the volcanic ash that has recently grounded flights."

Pair of Pompenette Trees, at Marks and Spencer
Add some bright colour to your garden space with this beautiful pompenette standard Available for delivery until 30th September 2009

Per Una Embroidered Lace Padded Balcony Bra, at Marks and Spencer
Feminine and delicate, this stylish bra features stretch lace fabric and a scallop trim. The padded balcony style gives maximum uplift and a fuller shape. Pretty everyday fashion

Cashmilon™ Bardot Neck Jumper, at Marks & Spencer
Casual and modern, this long sleeve jumper is made from supersoft cashmilon™ and features a Bardot neckline

Autograph Pure Cashmere Fingerless Gloves, at Marks and Spencers
Fab and fashionable, these long fingerless gloves in supersoft cashmere will give any outfit a cool contemporary twist.

Leon De Oro Cabernet Merlot 2006 - Case of 6, at MarksandSpencer
Style: Full bodied Country of origin: Chile Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 6 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 14.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.9 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.9 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Scoop Neck Lace Vest, at Marks and Spencer
Stylish and practical, this lace vest makes an ideal choice for everyday wear

Long Sleeve Stripe Satin Shirt, at Marks & Spencers
Smart and stylish, this stripe shirt is made from stretch fabric for a flattering and fashionable fit

Button Detail Jumper with Lambswool, at Marks & Spencer
A touch of lambswool adds warmth and softness to this fashionable jumper. A modern style that works dressed up or down

Widefit Almond Toe Court Shoes, at Marks and Spencer
Almond toe Slip-on Lined Heel height 64mm Comes in sizes 3-8, including half sizes

Bold Floral Wallpaper, at Marks and Spencer
Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Perfect Sonoma Extending Dining Table & 6 Slat-Back Chairs Set, at Marks and Spencers
7 piece set Table: H76 x L180 x W100cm Extends to L230cm Seats 6-8 people, comes with extension leaf to seat 8 Set of 6 slat-back dining chairs Made from solid oak with leather seat Chair: H87 x W49 x D56cm Seat: H48cm Made from solid oak and oak veneer This range features natural wood characteristics Finished with 2 coats of durable, clear lacquer of low sheen Side and back made from White Oak veneer Top panel is veneered with solid Oak edging for strength All joints are glued and pressed together in the factory, giving more inherent strength than flat pack fittings Free eco-friendly delivery to your home. Our crews will unpack, assemble and position the item Why use veneers? Unlike solid timber, veneer does not twist/warp/split to the same degree. Only the finest logs are used in veneer production. It is environmentally sound and traditional - much of the finest cabinetry in the world is veneered. Care & Cleaning - Wipe with a soft clean cloth and use a mild furniture cleaner or polish occasionally. Be sure to follow the manufacturers instructions, and be aware that polishes can add sheen. This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Faceted Duo Bangles, at Marks & Spencer
2 bangles Assorted colours Faceted design Slide on

Stainless Steel Garlic Crusher, at Marks and Spencer
Chunky handles Loop in the handle for hanging, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Recycled Anti-Allergy Mattress Protector, at Marks & Spencer
Perfect for allergy sufferers, providing effective protection against dustmite allergies Proven protection wash after wash Endorsed by the British Allergy Foundation, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Skull & Stripe Bedset, at Marks & Spencer
Skull and stripe design Set includes single duvet cover and 1 pillowcase, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Cotton Rich Full Length Joggers, at Marks & Spencer
Relaxed and comfortable, these casual joggers are made from soft cotton rich fabric and feature a pull tie fastening waist. A practical easycare choice

Autograph Pure Cotton Sparkle Button Long Sleeve Cardigan, at Marks and Spencer
Part of Kids' Autograph, a luxurious collection of beautifully designed clothing in high quality fabrics with superior finishing details. Kids' Autograph gives a stylish well-dressed look

Per Una Small Square Hooded Jacket, at M&S
A warm hooded jacket in soft fabric featuring water repellent finish

Big & Tall Single Breasted 2 Button Jacket, at M&S
Specially proportioned for big and tall men, this single breasted jacket is designed to give a flattering, comfortable fit

Paradiso Shiraz 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks & Spencer
Style: Dry, fruity Grape variety: Shiraz (Syrah), Cabernet Sauvignon Country of origin: Chile Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 13.5% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 10.1 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.7 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Pure Cotton Spa Tonal Stripe Bathmats, at Marks & Spensers
Striped tone-on-tone design Thick texture Bathmat: L80 x W50cm Pedestal:: L55 x W50cm Bathmat and pedestal mat must be purchased separately, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Footglove™ Widefit Small Bow Pumps, at Marks & Spencers
Round toe Bow feature Slip on Flat sole Footglove™ soles are comfortable, highly flexible and lightweight Comes in sizes 3-8, including half sizes

Body Tape, at Marks and Spencers
Body tape is ideal for securing very low cut garments, attaching bra straps to cloths and holding your clothes in place just where you want them

Autograph Pure Cotton City Scene T-Shirt, at Mark & Spencers
Part of Kids' Autograph, a luxurious collection of beautifully designed clothing in high quality fabrics with superior finishing details. Kids' Autograph gives a stylish well-dressed look

Collezione Mini Square Tie, at Marks & Spenser
Combining classic silk quality with a contemporary design, this stunning tie will make a valuable and versatile addition to your formal wardrobe. Made in Italy

M&S Cable Tidy, at Marks & Spensers
Free 2 year guarantee Tidy up that unsightly pile of cables and wires by gathering them together in this neat cable tidy

Organic Pinot Grigio 2008 - Case of 12, at Marks & Spenser
Style: Dry Grape variety: Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) Country of origin: Italy Closure: Natural cork Suitable for vegetarians Bottle: 12 x 75cl. Alcohol by volume: 12% vol. Alcohol units per bottle: 9 Alcohol units per 125ml: 1.5 Contains sulphites You must be 18 or over to purchase this product This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Collezione Pure Wool Single Breasted 2 Button Jacket, at Marks & Spenser
Italian tailoring is renowned for its sophisticated style. Each collezione suit is designed with that same passion, using the finest fabrics and best tailoring techniques. Inspired by Italian flair, we've lavished time and care on this garment to give you a feeling of luxury like no other

Cotton Rich Printed Motif Joggers, at Marks and Spencers
Relaxed and comfortable, these casual joggers are made from soft cotton rich fabric and feature a motif. A practical easycare choice

Per Una Sequin Detail Cardigan, at Marks and Spencers
A fashionable 3/4 sleeve cardigan featuring sequin details and ribbed trim. Decorative buttons give it the Per Una touch

Not so long ago, only banks and traditional insurance companies offered financial or insurance products, yet today it may often seem as if even the local corner shop is offering financial products. That's not quite true, of course, but many more companies do offer financial products than used to be the case, and it can sometimes be difficult to decide who is offering the best deal.

And, while Marks & Spensers once offered mostly fashion products, with the only hint of a credit card being when you paid for your shopping at the checkout, today you'll find as good a deal on M&S credit cards as you will with the latest range of M&S fashion.

In fact, these days Marks & Spencer, through its M&S Money website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Motor Insurance, M&S Buildings & Contents Insurance, M&S Travel Insurance, M&S Pet Insurance, savings products, M&S Credit Cards, M&S Loans, and much more besides.