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More and more consumers are flocking to switch insurance providers as premium price rises take their toll, according to industry experts Consumer Intelligence.

A twice-yearly study by money website Fool.co.uk finds that our cost of living, as measured by the Fool Inflation Index, is rising at an annual rate of 9.3%. This is three times higher than official Government figures.

Credit-crazy Britain seems to be acting a lot more responsibly when it comes to overseas holidays.

Many people will be worried about their finances with the relentless doom and gloom announcements that inflation is swiftly gathering pace, the FTSE is now in a bear market and Britain is on the brink of recession.

Teenagers looking forward to six weeks of summer fun funded by their parents could be in for a big shock. New research from AXA reveals that The Bank of Mum and Dad has been forced to cut back spending on children and in some cases ditch free hand-outs altogether.

With A Level results just around the corner, tens of thousands of students will soon be deciding where to go to university.

Green goods will need to become the normal products on our shelves in the future, while products with a big environmental impact will need to change and much of the time consumers won't even notice, Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock said today.

The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index fell four points to 61 in June. It is likely that ongoing economic uncertainty, a weakening housing market and the higher cost of food and fuel have all contributed to the growth in negative impact on consumer sentiment.

Brits are battoning down their hatches and taking shelter as the deteriorating economic climate hits home.

New research from Tescocompare.com shows that homeownership does influence Brit's green credentials.