AA spokesman Ian Crowder said home owners were better off opting for a joint buildings and contents policy which only increased 4.9pc last year to an average cost of Â£200. Reader offer: get free home emergency cover with Â£69.95 when you buy Telegraph Home Insurance.ollow. Comments. The AA is expected to say that the average building insurance policy has increased to Â£143 a year â a rise of 10pc, in its latest Premium Index report due to be published next week. The cost of contents-only insurance has jumped by 8pc to an average of Â£72 a year.
But lavender is much more than just pretty & calming. It is one of the most powerful remedies in the plant world, offering both physical and emotional relief for problems as varied as burns, migraines, insomnia, insect bites, skin problems, infections, stress and nervous tension.
Lavender is most commonly used in aromatherapy. Fragrance from the essential oils of the lavender plant is believed to help promote calmness and wellness. Itâs also said to help reduce stress, anxiety, and possibly even mild pain. While the color lavender is usually light purple or bluish violet, the actual flowers can be white, blue, or pink. 2  It tends to grow in sunny, rocky areas and is native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region.