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Over 16 million Britons have nothing left from their monthly salary
One in three (33%) of us are spending more than our salary or just about managing to break even each month, according to Bright Grey's Financial Safety Net report.
Virgin Media boosts Britain's broadband speeds
Virgin Media has announced it is doubling the speeds of over four million of its broadband customers and will be boosting its top speed to 120Mb, strengthening the company’s position as the fastest broadband provider in the UK.
A Shade Greener aim to supply 35,000 families with free solar by 2015
Free solar panel installer A Shade Greener Ltd announced that they will install 35,000 free solar installations in the UK by 2015. This will mean lower electricity bills for 35,000 families ensuring an average saving of 35% with many homes able to cut their bills in half.
Ovo Energy cuts its prices - Big Six to follow suit?
Ovo Energy's announcement that it is cutting its prices by 5% or £55 a year is good news for consumers, says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Brits set for nasty energy bill shock this new year
The New Year could start with the arrival of a hefty winter energy bill warns MoneySupermarket.com.
Broadband gets safer with Virgin Media
Virgin Media has released a major new update of its Virgin Media Security software suite, providing customers with the latest in anti-malware technology to help protect families.
Not saving replaces debt as Britons' biggest financial regret
For the second year running first direct has surveyed UK adults asking for their biggest financial regrets. Results show that overall the British public was more unhappy with their finances in 2011 (48%) than 2010 (36%).
15 million Brits stress about their finances every day
Over 15 million Brits worry about their finances every single day, more than other issues such as health, jobs and relationships, according to research from MoneySupermarket.com.
2012 will be another bleak year for Brits
Consumers are expecting a tough 2012 as the reality of another year of price hikes, pay freezes and austerity measures bites deep, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Do Brits love their mobiles and gadgets more than their families?
In a new poll, office workers were asked whether they would be more likely to insure themselves, or their mobiles and iPads if they had an extra £20 in their salary.
Christmas spending will leave a quarter in the red
With six in ten people (62%) struggling to pay for Christmas this year, Brits face a New Year blighted with debt according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Festive frugality the top of consumers’ Christmas list this season
With energy prices soaring and a cold winter just around the corner, many people are preoccupied with finding ways to save energy and money this Christmas.
Consumers set to spend record £47 billion this Christmas
Despite household budgets being squeezed throughout 2011, shoppers are expected to loosen the purse-strings and splash out in favour of festive cheer this Christmas.
Avoid costly download dramas this Christmas
The Christmas break is weeks away and many Brits will be looking forward to great food, great company and great entertainment over the festive season. Despite the potential for fights to erupt over control of the TV remote or games console, the boom in online services now means that consumers are spoilt for choice in their home entertainment options.
Price rises put a dent in energy complaints league table
The most recent energy complaints information compiled by Consumer Focus shows an almost universal rise in complaints about energy suppliers in the last quarter, at the same time as energy price rises were announced and started to take effect.