UK consumers 'living on the edge financially'
People in the UK are currently walking a financial tightrope, it has been claimed.
UK locations 'more popular after screen exposure'
Locations in Britain featured in films and television programmes have encouraged an increase in tourism, it has been claimed.
Bank of England 'disappointing 31 million people'
The Bank of England is disappointing 31 million British citizens, it has been claimed.
Bank of England 'disappointing 31 million people'
The Bank of England is disappointing 31 million British citizens, it has been claimed.
Citizens Advice 'welcomes' Financial Capability Action Plan
Citizens Advice has spoken out in favour of the government's new Financial Capability Action Plan.
Consumers 'turned to debit cards first in 2007'
Debit cards are still the number one choice for making payments, according to a new report.
Festival revellers 'should look to stretch their cash'
People heading to festivals over the summer have been advised to make their cash stretch as far as they can.
Smokers count cost of giving up
Quitting smoking has a number of financial benefits in addition to health bonuses, it has been reported.
Banking online 'preferred over social networking'
Using the internet to keep up with finances is a more popular pursuit than staying in touch old friends through social networking, according to new research.
Two in three 'fall out on holiday'
A summer holiday can often result in two out of three people falling out with friends or loved ones, it has been claimed.
Traditional savings accounts 'still popular'
A survey has found that Britons continue to keep faith with banks, with the majority entrusting the institutions with their savings.
Consumers 'tempted into debt by cars'
People are most likely to get into debt buying a car that they cannot afford, according to new research.
'More than £4bn per year spent on digital TV'
People in the UK spend more than £4.2 billion each year on digital television, according to new research.
Tips for football fans headed to Moscow
Football fans making the trip to Moscow for the Champions League final have been issued a number of tips to make sure their journey runs smoothly.
Half of Brits 'would shun repairs'
A significant amount of people in the UK would choose not to attempt to repair an electrical device if it stopped working, according to new research.
M&S Money offers Champions League tips
Finance group M&S Money has given a series of tips to Manchester United and Chelsea fans heading to Moscow for this month's Champion's League final.
Most couples 'want to separate their money'
A new poll has found that most couples would separate their money from their partner's if they could.
10 per cent 'think money is safest under the mattress'
One in ten people in Britain believes that their money would be safest stowed under their mattress, according to new research.
Money 'a worry for UK children'
A significant proportion of children in their early teens worry about money difficulties, according to new research.
UK households 'owe energy suppliers'
More than a quarter of energy customers in the UK owe money their energy suppliers, according to new research.
Credit card companies 'reject 18,000 applications daily'
The number of credit card applications rejected by companies across the UK has been revealed by a consumer organisation.
Elderly 'hit hardest by inflation'
People over 65 are being hit hardest by an increase in food and energy costs, it has been reported.
Rate cut 'unlikely to make much difference'
The cut in the base rate level of interest is unlikely to make much difference to credit conditions in the UK, it has been claimed.
Consumer group reveals best way to complain
People in the UK have been advised how to get what they want when they complain to companies, it has been reported.
Plastic-wielding Brits 'tend to snub cash'
People in the UK are choosing to use their credit cards in order to pay for everyday occurrences rather than cash, it has been reported.
People 'cannot save due to living costs'
The cost of living is preventing people in the UK from putting away a substantial amount of savings, it has been claimed.
Credit card headline rate "most important thing"
The headline rate of a credit card has been described as the most important thing to consider when taking one out.
Older people 'suffer higher inflation'
Britain's pensioners are dealing with a higher rate of inflation than any other age group in the UK, it has been claimed.
Quitting smoking 'can save more than health'
Giving up smoking can see people in the UK save money as well as their health, according to new research.
Base rate cut 'is not guaranteed'
Property owners should not assume that a cut in the base rate is on the way, according to a financial services provider.
Consumers waste two year 'worrying over debt'
The average Briton spends two years of their life worrying about their financial situation, according to new research.
Consumer body urges people to switch off
Consumers are being told to keep in mind energy-saving tactics for one day this month.
Credit card transfers to hit £6.68bn in 6 months
Some £6.68 billion will be transferred between credit cards over the next six months, new research has found.
Capped balance transfer limits 'falling'
Capped balance transfer fees on credit cards are falling in frequency, according to new research.
Parents 'may be forced to cut spending on children'
Mums and dads across the UK are set to cut the amount of money they spend on their children as fears of a recession this year grow, according to new research.
Debt 'worries one in three'
Debt is said to be a concern for one in three people in the UK, new research reveals.
OFT uses novel approach to get scam message across
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to send out a text message to young people in an effort to make them understand the dangers of mobile phone scams.
Surprise and weekend away most hoped-for Valentine's gift
People in the UK would like to receive a surprise gift on Valentine's Day more than anything else, new research has found.
Base rate cut by Bank of England
The Bank of England has today cut the base rate level of interest to 5.25 per cent.
Nearly two-thirds 'not bothered about a will'
The majority of people in the UK are not concerned about making a will, new research shows.
Switching could see £1.25 bn savings
Consumers in the UK could save £1.25 billion on an £8,000 bill by switching providers half way through a term, it has been claimed.
Regular savers' £24K nest egg for children
Parents saving for the children's' futures are contributing to an average nest egg of £24,228, it has been reported.
Consumers 'do not read refund policies'
Most consumers admit to not reading the return and refund policies they receive when they buy an item, it has been reported.
Britons 'spending more than they earn'
A number of people living in the UK may be living beyond their means, new research indicates.
Skint homeowners 'missing mortgage payments'
Mortgage repayments have been missed by nearly half a million homeowners over the past six month, new research indicates.
Pension-less Brits 'still expecting retirement in early 60s'
People in Britain are expecting to retire before they are legally entitled to, despite the fact that they have no pensions provision in place, it has been reported.
Holidays more interesting to Brits than mortgages
Living elsewhere for a few days each year is more of an appeal than choosing a house to buy, if new research is to be believed.
New credit cards for 2.6m in 2008
People in the UK will be ringing in the new year by switching their credit cards, a financial firm reports.
Expats 'turning to the internet to bank'
People who have left the UK in order to live abroad are increasingly turning to the internet to manage their finances, according to new research.
Money issues this Christmas
People are being reminded to keep an eye on their finances this Christmas by financial experts.
Toddlers 'cause £122m of home damage each year'
Parents in the UK pick up a combined bill of £122 million each year due to damage caused by toddlers, it has been claimed.
Britons make green new year resolution
A large proportion of people in the UK are planning to lead a more environmentally-friendly life in the new year, according to new research.
Last-minute spending habit revealed
Shoppers in the UK will be spending close to £12 billion in the last week before Christmas, it has been claimed.
Top Christmas presents revealed
New research has revealed which Christmas presents are likely to be underneath the tree come the big day.
Credit card charges 'present over Christmas'
People who are celebrating Christmas in a foreign country this year should double-check that they will not be charged hidden fees for using their credit card abroad, it has been claimed.
Stressed-out Britons hit net for Xmas shopping
People in the UK are using the internet in order to reduce the tension of high street shopping over the Christmas period, new research claims.
Price increase in energy 'expected next year'
The price of energy is expected to rise sharply in the new year, according to a consumer switching company.
It pays to be smart this Christmas, says Citizens Advice
Shoppers have been given tips on how to make the most of their finances this Christmas.
Consumer credit activity 'tight over Christmas'
This year's activity in the financial market will influence Britons to spend less this Christmas, a new survey has found.
'Christmas shopping most popular in November'
The most popular month for consumers to begin Christmas shopping is November rather than December, new research has found.
Over a quarter of Brits 'unhappy with net speed'
More than one in every four UK broadband users is unhappy with the speed at which they can surf the internet, according to new research.
Males 'should foot first date bill'
The battle of the sexes still wages on when it comes to who pays for what, new research has revealed.
Bank of Grandparents 'saves mum and dad £900 annually'
Financial assistance from their own parents means that mums and dads in the UK save around £900 per year raising their children, it has been reported.
Worth of inherited items tops £50m
People in the UK currently have £50 m worth of items inherited that they have stored away, according to a high street bank.
Which? reveals charity card swindle
The British public may be being misled by the amount they donate when they purchase a charity Christmas card, according to a consumer company.
Third of Britons think 'financial chat is rude'
The majority of people in the UK believe that money is a personal subject that should not be discussed, new research shows.
Christmas spending trends revealed by Apacs
Consumers are to spend a total of £53 billion over the festive period, it has been claimed.
More students taking jobs
Young people in the UK are taking jobs to accompany their studies, according to new research.
Balance transfer fee 'rake in £459 million'
Credit card companies are set to gain millions from balance transfer fees from consumers, it has been reported.
Fraud cases 'on the up'
An increase in the number of fraud cases has been reported by a top industry body.
First-time buyers 'prepared to pick up haunted house'
Most people looking to take a step onto the housing ladder would even buy a house said to be haunted, it has been claimed.
People 'more worried about burglary during winter'
Nearly half of the people in the UK believe that they are more likely to be burgled during the winter than at any other time of the year, it has been claimed.
Mortgage-paying families 'cutting back on borrowing'
Families in the UK with mortgages to pay are attempting to reduce the amount of money they are borrowing, according to a high street bank.
Travellers 'waste £350m through poor packing'
Forgetful holidaymakers spent a combined total of £350 million on items they already have at home but had not packed, it has been found.
Disposable income 'at lowest level since 1997'
The amount of money Britons have to spend on what they please has reached its lowest level in ten years, it has been reported.
"Spend more on us," say moaning partners
A proportion of boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands on wives in the UK are not spending enough on their significant others, new research has indicated.
Fraud losses 'up over first half of 2007'
The amount being lost by consumers in the UK to fraud has gone up over the first six months of the year, it has been announced.
Newborns lead to new debt, research indicates
People who have just had babies typically run up debts of over £1,000 in the year after birth, new research has shown.
Abbey issues warning to uninsured students
Close to one in three students are uninsured, according to a recent estimation.
Britons 'keep £49bn for special purchase'
People in the UK are saving up in order to have money ready for a special expensive purchase, it has been reported.
East Midlands children 'get more spends'
New research has revealed the stingiest and most generous parents in the UK by region.
Britons will waste '£125m in CTFs in 2007'
People in Britain will not be taking advantage of over £100 million-worth of child trust funds (CTF) this year, it has been claimed.
Personal finance classes given £11.5m boost
The government is to spend £11.5 million rolling out a new curriculum which teaches children about personal finance.
Some 6% of Brits happy to give back when wealthy
Only a handful of people in the UK would be willing to contribute something back to society in the event that their financial worries dry up, it has been reported.
Nearly 4m Brits in debt denial
Close to four million people in the UK are denying that the debt in which they are living is a problem, it has been claimed.
Football fans 'may seek debt advice' after this season's live game
Around the UK, football fans are ready to give up going to see a live game in reaction to increasing ticket prices.
Financial advice 'more valuable than pay-off'
Helping a person sort out their finances is more productive than paying the amount off for them, it has been claimed.
Citizens Advice: Teach personal finance in schools
Children should be taught personal finance while they are at school, a consumer organisation has claimed.
Most parents 'struggle with school costs'
Most parents find it difficult to pay for their children's school costs, according to new research.
Electricity firms 'still cashing in with regional rates'
Electricity companies are still making money out of the regional monopoly status they held in the past, it has been reported.
Proportion of people in the UK 'do not know their debt'
A number of Britons do not know exactly how much debt they are in, new research has indicated.
People in debt 'have unrealistic pay-off date'
New research has shown that many of the people in debt have unrealistic expectations over when they will pay the amount off.
Apacs warning reminds consumers of pin threat
Consumers have been urged to ensure they are taking secure measures when using their pin numbers.
Retirees '£57m in debt'
A number of people in the UK have retired only to pick up a large collective bill of debt, it has been claimed.
Bigger banking choice 'may exist at supermarkets'
A wider range of financial services may be provided at supermarkets than high street banks in the near future, it has been claimed.
Parents 'not making grade over university saving'
A number of parents in the UK are not coming up to scratch when it comes to saving the money to put their child through university.
Fool: Loans can become millstones
Taking out a personal loan can turn into a millstone, a consumer finance website has warned.
Consumers 'should be careful in wake of base rate decision'
The base rate level of interest may have been held this week but consumers should still be careful when it comes to borrowing, it has been claimed.
Happiness is £10,000 per year
New research from a high street bank has shown the price of happiness to be just over £10,000.
Average 50-year-old 'has £7,000 saved'
The average Briton has saved £7,179 by their 50th birthday, new research has indicated.
Easy access accounts 'not doing what they claim'
A number of easy access bank accounts are not offering consumers what they claim to, according to new research.
Consumers: No end in sight for rate rises
The base rate level of interest will continue to rise in the future, consumers believe.
Students and parents alike 'underestimating university costs'
The financial price of going into higher education is underestimated by both students and parents, it has been reported.
University 'waste of money and time' for one in four
Close to a quarter of young Britons consider it a waste of time and money to go to university, it has been revealed.
Redecorating 'higher priority than legal changes'
Over half of people in the UK look to redecorate before they consider anything else when buying a new home, according to new research.
Mortgage woes 'to increase with interest rates'
The Bank of England's fifth interest rate increase in a year will hit people with fixed-rate mortgages hard, it has been claimed.
Price of Downing Street living revealed
The price of living on Downing Street has been calculated by a consumer finance website.
Britons hold £13.6 billion in idle cash
People in the UK have £13.6 billion lying dormant in current accounts, it has been claimed.
Festival lovers 'need to consider rucksack contents insurance'
Music-lovers looking to see their favourite acts at festivals this summer should think about purchasing contents insurance, it has been claimed.
Debt 'a prerequisite of student life'
People looking to go to university should come to accept that they will be in debt by the end of their course, according to a consumer organisation.
Cost of love - £744, says consumer site
The true price of love has been calculated to be £744 a year by a consumer website.
Cash machine celebrates 40th birthday
It has been forty years since the world's first cash machine began dispensing money, it has been reported.
The UK's fashion habits 'cost £6K'
Over the course of a lifetime, Britons spend more than £6,000 on clothes and shoes they do not even want, it has been claimed.
Youth 'choosing housing over uni'
Young people are choosing to save up to buy a house rather than go to university, it has been reported.
'Enormous amount' spent by the young
An enormous amount of money is being spent by young people in Britain each year, it has been reported.
More free cash points from banks
Banking institutions in the UK are to offer more free cash points, it has been claimed.
City goals 'hit fans in pocket'
Seeing Manchester City score at home last season cost fans an average close to £50, it has been reported.
Cost of a dad calculated
The price of having a father around the house has been summated in a new piece of research.
Britons living a 'financial fantasy'
People in Britain are fantasists when it comes to planning their finances for the future, with many counting on money they believe they will earn in future, it has been reported.
Overdraft charges 'total £52 million'
The increase in the interest rate in recent months has been accompanied by banks hiking up overdraft charges, it has been reported.
Best energy deals 'received by few'
The majority of people receiving energy bills in the UK are not getting the best deals, it has been reported.
Get finances fit, urges BBA
Authorities in the banking industry have told people that they should look to get their finances into shape over the summer months, it has been reported.
Roaming charges to drop
Roaming charges for people using their mobile phones abroad are to be cut, it has been reported.
More than £300m worth of phones down the toilet each year
Britons flush £348 million worth of mobile phones down the toilet each year, a consumer site has reported.
Most landlords 'keep the tenants' deposits'
Most landlords in the UK choose not to return a deposit once a tenant decides to leave their property, it has been reported.
People 'are stashing £3.5 billion at home'
People in Britain are hiding away a total of £3.5 billion in cash within their homes, it has been reported.
Pensions debt 'risked by the self-employed'
People in the UK who are self-employed are risking debt by not putting away enough for when they retire, a pensions authority has claimed.
Couples 'indebted in holy matrimony'
The happiest day in the lives of couples may also be the most expensive, it has been reported.
Banks 'need to be more innovative with online services'
Banks and financial companies have failed to make best use of the internet for banking services over the last decade, according to an online banking pioneer.
Apacs marks tenth anniversary of online banking
It has been ten years since people began to use the internet as a method of managing their finances.
Research shows withdrawal patterns
A new study has looked into how people in the UK get hold of their cash.
Keep on reclaiming bank charges, says Which?
People should not give up in their quest to reclaim unauthorised bank charges, it has been stated.
Rate of inflation for elderly 'too high'
Elderly people are facing inflation rates that are too high, it has been claimed.
Cost of moving is £54,400 per lifetime
Over the course of a lifetime, the cost of moving house totals £54,400, it has been claimed.
British keep their finances 'secret'
People in the UK would sooner discuss relationship and health problems before they talk about money, it has been revealed.
Warning for homeowners looking to make improvements
Britons who are considering doing some DIY over the bank holiday weekend should make sure they do not end up destroying their houses, according to a financial services body.
Providers 'fooling borrowers with PPI'
The consumer group Which? has stated that customers may be fooled into taking out payment protection insurance (PPI) when they apply for a loan.
Soft commodity costs 'have gone up'
The price of soft commodities has gone up over the past five years, according to reports.
Two of the 'big six' see cuts
Of the biggest energy suppliers on the market, two have discounted their rates, according to a consumer switching company.
Discounted prices shake up energy market
The price of energy is to be discounted by a top utilities provider in order to shake up the market, it has been reported.
People in the UK 'should be tight-lipped' instead of disclosing details
Sensitive information is being revealed to strangers by Britons regularly, according to new research.
Switching battle 'declared by consumers'
The number of people swapping their bank account between financial providers is part of a surge of switching activity within the industry, it has been claimed.
Cost of running a home 'totals £11,000'
The yearly price of maintaining a household has gone up by 12 per cent, it has been claimed.
It's grim up north, financially, says study
Britons who live in the northern areas of the UK are less likely to pay off outstanding credit card bills than their southern equivalents, according to a new report.
Debt prevalent among the Friends generation
People aged around 30 carry the highest amount of debt, it has been claimed.
Spring cleaning online 'could save finances'
People could be looking at making substantial savings if they were to shift their financial strategy online, it has been suggested.
The UK's furniture bill worth £13bn
People in the UK spent a total of £13.5 billion on home furnishings during 2005, according to new statistics.
Pet price £2.6 billion over last 5 years
People in the United Kingdom have paid £2.6 billion for their pets over the last five years, it has been reported.
Electricity charges 'shock loyal customers'
The price of the average electricity bill has risen, despite the arrival of various utility-switching sites, it has been reported.
Some 66,000 bankruptcies in last 12 months, says government
Around 66,000 people in the UK declared themselves bankrupt last year, according to new government statistics.
Avoid impulse furniture buys, advises consumer group
People should be careful and take precautions if they end up buying furniture this weekend, according to a government advice service.
'A third would consider' banking fees
Fees for banking services would be accommodated by around a third of people in the UK, a financial body has claimed.
Operator travel insurance 'not a good idea'
People looking to go away this summer should avoid taking out a holiday insurance policy with their travel agent, according to an industry expert.