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4 major lifestyle trends for 2019
Some of the hottest lifestyle trends for 2019 are related to physical health, environmental awareness and convenient shopping.
5 ways to avoid unnecessary financial risks
While there are several reasons that taking some financial risks are a good thing, there are other times that you want to make sure you have a secure hold of your finances.
Confidence in UK economy at eleven month low
Confidence in the UK’s economy (36%) fell to its lowest level since January 2018, figures from the latest Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report has shown.
Can boiler breakdowns be prevented?
It would be a nightmare if anyone had to wake up in the middle of a cold February night, slowly realising the fact that their boiler has stopped working and the house is freezing cold!
A high spending Christmas – but what else lies in store for SMEs in the business?
The UK’s retail sector has endured a turbulent 2018, with an average of 14 shops having closed every single day during the last 12 months.
7 tips to gain your financial independence
Having financial independence should be the end goal for anyone at the end of their working life, but that's harder to achieve for some than others.
What would you buy if you won £1 million?
Realistically, any one person’s likelihood of winning £1 million is close to zero. It may occasionally happen for the lucky few, but that’s about it.
Record growth for the renewable energy sector
While our movement towards greener and more sustainable practices has signalled the end for some industries, it has been the driving force for others.
Should businesses jump on the smart meter opportunity?
For months (if not years), smart meters have been dominating the headlines, and finding someone who hasn’t at least heard or read about them would be difficult.
Brits out of touch when it comes to cost of everyday goods
The average Brit is out of touch about the price of everyday goods, indicating a worrying disconnect when it comes to budgeting and finances.
A review of nuclear power and predictions for future performance
Amongst the growth of the renewable energy sector and the negative coverage surrounding the industry, it hasn’t been plain sailing for the nuclear power sector of late.
Detailing the most reliable energy sources in the UK
Between 2005 and 2030, it has been predicted that energy consumption will rise by 50 per cent. This significant increase is set to be due to the nation’s growing population and their increased demand for energy.
Energy bills set to soar as fixed tariffs end
New data from MoneySuperMarket, the UK’s leading price comparison site, today reveals that with 63 fixed energy deals expiring before the end of the year, hundreds of thousands of customers risk being rolled on to more expensive tariffs during the coldest part of winter, when energy usage is at its peak.
Broadband boost for businesses
Businesses to benefit from grants of up to £3000 to get gigabit broadband installed as part of a £2 million trial taking place in four areas around the UK.
Brits to spend £2.2 billion on jolly holidays over Christmas period
Brits will spend a bumper £2.2 billion on Christmas holidays this year, with one in seven (13%) going away over the festive season, according to new research from American Express.