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Younger Brits head for the sun as families feel holiday pinch
Despite the economic downturn having hit many people hard, with pennies having to be saved in every direction possible, a new report from Tesco Travel Money reveals a vast disparity among UK adults when it comes to holiday planning in 2010.
British Gas looks for heroes to join its ranks
British Gas is backing The Sun's Jobs for Heroes campaign by calling ex-servicemen and women to join its ranks.
Ladies - Get the most from your smartphone
Female technology experts Lady Geek are on a mission to help women get the most from their smartphone with a weekly online video series about apps.
2 in 5 Brits feel worse off as belt tightening bites
Forty one per cent of UK consumers feel worse off now than they did this time last year. That's the worrying finding of new research by Gocompare.com, which looked at consumers' views on their personal finances, the economy and what they are doing to save money.
Recession increases financial burden of uni costs
With A Level results out tomorrow (19 August 2010), students considering higher education need to carefully plan for the financial burden of further studies.
Online bargain hunters spend more
British shoppers are constantly on the hunt for a bargain, but according to consumer insight released from PayPal's annual UK Online Retail Report, Britain's obsessive bargain hunters actually spend up to 50% more online than shoppers willing to pay the price on the ticket.
New product could help reduce heating bills
With climate change and the target to reduce carbon emissions still very firmly on the Government agenda, coupled with consumers needs to save money, this winter, if the last is anything to go by, will be a hive of activity by homeowners hoping to find a cost effective way to save money on heating bills and reduce their carbon footprint.
Sainsbury's and Nectar apps provide personalised offers
Everyday shopping has become a little bit sweeter as Sainsbury’s and Nectar announce two new apps for the App Store.
The mystery of the social tariff
Despite the tough economic climate, and energy bills rising, many UK consumers are not on the best tariff for their needs. Worse still, the most vulnerable are still unaware they may be classed as being in ‘fuel poverty' and be eligible for a social tariff, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Inflation rates abating but food price pressure building
This month's official inflation report showed that the headline rate of inflation fell from 3.2% to 3.1% in July, continuing the declining trend which commenced in May, and which continued in June.
Inflation falls but squeeze on family finances stays tight
Despite today's announcement that inflation has fallen, uSwitch.com warns that the pressure on families is tighter than ever.
UK inflation slows in July
CPI annual inflation – the Government’s target measure – was 3.1 per cent in July, down from 3.2 per cent in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
‘Virtual’ phone companies winning against big networks
Plucky stars Virgin and Tesco are stealing a march on the established mobile networks, according to the first ever Mobile Phone Customer Satisfaction Report from uSwitch.com.
Xperia X10 mini awarded European Mobile Phone 2010-2011
Sony Ericsson has announced that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini has been awarded “European Mobile Phone 2010-2011” by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).
Choosing a broadband package on a student budget
Going without broadband is simply not an option for a generation that has come to rely on the internet, but on a student budget many baulk at the cost.