When you're shopping at Mark & Spensers 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 Direct. Offering everything from savings accounts and credit cards, to Buildings & Contents Insurance and Car Insurance, there's a lot more going on at Marks and Spenser than you might imagine.

In particular, if you're thinking of travelling soon, then consider Travel Insurance from M&S Money Direct. 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 Direct, you would have been in good hands; within just a short time of the volcanic ash disruptions, visitors to the M&S Money Direct 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."

Besides Marks and Spencer Car Insurance, M&S Money Direct Credit Cards and other financial products, M&S Money Direct 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 Direct 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 and Spencers purchases are also protected while you take them home.

Also, on both M&S Money Direct 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.

Marks and Spencers may not necessarily be the first name that springs to mind when you're thinking about renewing your Buildings & Contents Insurance or Car Insurance, but Mark & Spensers do indeed offer a comprehensive selection of financial products, all of which are competitively priced, and all of which you can purchase directly from the M&S Money Direct website. With a simple, no-hassle service, you can compare features between a number of M&S Money products and competitor's products, and sign up in just a few minutes.

Whether you're looking for savings products or M&S Money Direct loans, credit cards or Buildings & Contents Insurance - besides a number of other insurance products, M&S Money Direct can save you both time and money, with comprehensive information available at a click.

Free insurance quotes are available online for all of M&S Money Direct insurance products (Buildings & Contents Insurance, Car Insurance, Travel Insurance, Wedding Insurance and Pet Insurance), or you may call if you wish to on the telephone number provided. Suffice to say that there is also plenty of information which you can download for each of the M+S insurance products in document format too.

Easy Fast Food Cooking Book, at Marks & Spencer
Perfect too cook up after a hard day at work, these fast food recipes are not only simple and quick, but they're fresh, delicious and healthy. There are meals for on-the-move, chill-out sessions, quick fixes, snacks and sweets treats, all for you to enjoy

Leather Reversible Gunmetal Buckle Belt, at M&S
Add a smart finishing touch with this reversible leather belt.

Blue Energy Deodorising Body Spray, at Marks and Spenser
150ml spray This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more

Cotton Rich Spot Print Scoop Neck Vest with Modal, at Marks & Spencer
Pretty and feminine, this ribbed vest is made from soft cotton rich fabric for a comfortable night's sleep

Widefit Knee High Wedge Heel Stretch Boots, at Marks and Spencer
Round toe Stretch design Stitch detail Knee high Wedge mid heel Heel height: 55mm Comes in sizes 3-8, including half size

Marble Collection Soap Dispenser, at Marks and Spenser
Pump action Marble design, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Lucky Wedding Horseshoe, at Marks and Spencers
1x horseshoe Diameter: 130mm

5 Pairs of Unisex Trainer Liner Socks, at Marks & Spencer
Featuring a cotton rich weave and added stretch for soft, breathable comfort, these great value trainer liners are the perfect choice for young athletes

Formula Calming Day Cream, at Marks and Spencer
Contains chamomile and vitamin E Especially formulated for sensitive skin Hypoallergenic 50ml

Pure New Wool Crew Neck Jumper, at Mark & Spensers
Made from pure lambswool, this plain jumper is irresistibly soft and cosy. It features a crew neck for a fashionable look

Freshfeet Pure Cotton Riptape Slippers with Silver Technology, at Marks & Spencers
Round toe Rip tape fastening Check design Slip-on Flat sole With built in Freshtech™ technology for fresh, odour-free slippers Freshtech™ technology combats the bacteria that causes bad smells and odours Freshtech™ technology is permanently built in to the slipper and still performs after many washes Sanitised Silver technology effectively reduces bacteria that cause odours

Autograph Leather Gunmetal Belt, at Marks and Spencers
Add a smart finishing touch with this leather gunmetal belt

The Top 100 Health Tips by Janet Wright, at Marks and Spencers
Discover the secrets to optimum health and vitality! Fast-track your way through the easily navigated section to optimise your health and well-being through foods

Floral Print Swim Shorts, at M&S
Sure to make a splash, these colourful shorts feature a floral print. The tie fastening waist helps give a secure fit. Fashionable, practical and easycare

Stitched Flowers Wedding Card, at Mark's & Spencer
Cover text: Wedding Inside message: Blank for your own message Approx. size: 175 mm x 127 mm

Pure Cotton Quick Iron Long Sleeve Check Shirt, at Marks and Spencers
Stylish and innovative, this pure cotton check easycare shirt is quick and easy to iron for a smart crisp look

Perfect Autograph Cotton Rich Stormwear™ Military Mac, at Marks & Spencer
This mac has it all. Water repellent, with a Stormwear finish and fully lined for warmth, it's stylishly cut, too, with a sim fit and military detail

3 Lever Arm Bottle Stoppers, at Marks & Spenser
Pack of 3 Chrome look handle Ideal for sealing opened bottles, Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

3 Pairs of Cotton Rich Heart Print Socks, at Mark's & Spencer
These classic cotton rich socks are soft, breathable and comfortable. Added stretch gives a great fit

Perfect Tasselled Pashminetta Scarf with Wool, at Marks and Spencer
Soft, simple and stylish, this versatile scarf comes in one of autumn's key colours and is a great value way to accessorise

Luxury Pure Cotton Long Sleeve Fine Check Shirt, at Marks & Spencer
The superior quality, cut and detailing on this luxurious pure cotton shirt are inspired by Jermyn Street tailors. A sophisticated style with a great fit

Maternity Spot Print Full Length Leggings, at Marks and Spenser
Fashionable and modern, these spot print leggings are designed to flatter you and your bump. Added stretch and a clever cut give a neat, comfortable fit with room for growth. An essential fashion favourite

Stripy Mortar Board Graduation Card, at Marks & Spencers
Cover text: Well Done! On your graduation Inside Message: Blank for your own message Approx. Size: 150 mm x 150 mm

Per Una Cotton Blend Waterfall Collar Jacket, at Mark & Spensers
A fashionable single breasted jacket in soft cotton blend fabric. Waterfall collar gives it the Per Una touch

Floral Fine Art Multipack of Mini Cards, at Marks and Spencer
8 cards, 4 designs Cover text: All cards are blank Inside message: blank for your own message This card is made with material from FSC certified sustainable forests. Protecting the world's forests for the future Approx size: 95 x 80mm

Sony Bravia 37'' KDL-37W5500 HD Ready LCD TV, at Marks & Spencer
HD Ready 1080p: Displays images in Full HD 1080p, the maximum resolution defined for HDTV use, when connected to an HD compatible device Display: LCD Sony Bravia Engine 3 with a 37 inch viewable screen and a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels Dynamic Contrast: 50000:1 Integrated Digital & Cable Tuner: Provides access to all Freeview™ channels and radio stations (subject to coverage) and is cable TV ready (with supported providers only) Dimensions: With table stand: W91.7 x H64.9 x D30.3cm, Without Table Stand: W91.7 x H60.2 x D9.1cm Weight: Weight inc. stand: 18.5kg, weight without stand: 15.5kg Dolby Virtual Surround and BBE Digital: Experience the effect of digital surround sound from only two front speakers with our advanced S-Force Front Surround technology Connectors: Digital Audio Output (optical) x 1, HDMI™ Inputs x 4, HDMI™ PC Signal Capability, PC Input (15pin D-Sub) + Audio In, Component Inputs x 1, Composite Video In x 1, 4 Pin (Y/C) In (S Video), USB 2.0 Input, MiniJack (Head/Earphone) 3.5mm, PCMCIA Card Slot, RCA Audio Out, Analogue Audio Inputs x 2, RF In, Scart Inputs (RGB) x 2, BRAVIA Sync, DLNA Ethernet (Video/Music/Photo), AppliCast™ BRAVIA Engine 3: Enjoy images with impressive depth and clarity, optimal contrast, vibrant colours and truer-to life tones with BRAVIA ENGINE 3 24p True Cinema: Shows images at 24 frames per second just like a real cinema screen Xross Media Bar: New Sony interface to enhance the operability and ease of use Picture Frame Mode: Not watching TV? Turn it into a digital photo frame to display your own pictures or the 6 pre-installed images BRAVIA Theatre Sync: Synchronises your Sony theatre system so it can be operated by the press of a single button M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information Please Note: To receive the full range of Freeview™ channels, customers should use an outdoor wide band aerial. Suitable portable TV aerials can be used to receive Freeview but the quality of the reception is dependent on the quality of the product and the signal area. Due to these factors you may not receive all Freeview channels when using an indoor aerial Please Note: Freeview™ is not yet available to the whole of the UK. We advise that you check that your postcode area can receive the Freeview signal before ordering this product Use wall mount T042104 to perfectly mount this TV This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

Viva Display Unit, at Marks and Spencer
H160 x W80 x D35cm Made from steel with a nickel finish Shelves are made from safety-tested toughened glass Delivered flatpack due to size. Delivered boxed to your door. No assembly required but you will need to unpack and position the item yourself This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer

5 Pairs of Cotton Rich Assorted Socks, at M+S
Cute and comfy, these soft cotton rich socks feature assorted designs

Floral Cut-Out Jewellery Roll, at Marks and Spencer
Tie fastening Flap over style 2 inner zip compartments Floral cut-out design

North Coast Pure Cotton Dobby Check Shirt, at Marks & Spencers
Stylishly smart casual, this short sleeve dobby check shirt is made from pure cotton so it feels soft and comfortable to wear

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 & Spencer 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 and Spencer, through its M&S Money Direct website, offer a range of financial products which would not look out of place in many banks, including M&S Car 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.