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Don’t let energy bills burn a hole in your pocket in 2010
When winter fuel bills start to hit doormats in the New Year consumers could be in for a nasty shock says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
M&S Home Insurance to offer energy-efficient replacements
M&S is the first home insurance provider in the UK to offer policyholders two unique features which help householders reduce their impact on the environment if they make a claim.
Spending on credit and debit cards up this Christmas
Barclaycard Payment Acceptance, one of the largest processors of debit and credit card transactions in the UK has announced that shoppers spent more on debit and credit cards from 19 December to 31 December compared to the same period last year.
2009 changed spending habits and values
The spending habits and values of the British public changed in 2009 in response to the recession.
Over 50s are some of the UK's biggest consumers
2010 will see the over 50s contribute an extra £524 million thanks to the VAT increase imposed from 1 January 2010.
It's a New Year night in for UK
The UK is set to shun bars and clubs this New Year's Eve with almost two thirds of the population (71 per cent) preferring to see the new year in at home, reveals the fifth Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey.
Make a resolution, save for next Christmas
The OFT and Citizens Advice are urging people who have struggled financially this Christmas to start thinking now about saving for next year.
Ethical sales grow 3-fold in decade
Expenditure on ethical goods and services has grown almost three-fold in the past 10 years according to The Co-operative Bank's Ethical Consumerism Report.
10 ways to save in 2010
Turning over a new financial leaf with the start of the new decade could save consumers at least £1,000 by the time the year is out, says Which?
Over half of Brits believe recession will last for most of 2010
Public opinion of the country's economic outlook is as bleak as our current weather, according to new research by Gocompare.com.
Broadband users put reliability before speed and price
The results from ISPreview.co.uk's latest survey reveal that 42% of people rate 'Reliability' as the most important factor when picking a new broadband ISP, which is closely followed by 'Speed' (37%).
Brits cash in on unwanted Christmas gifts
A year of recession has made Brits aware of the value of unwanted Christmas gifts and more inclined to try to turn them into cash, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
A guide to online sale shopping this festive season
Cyber street is set to be as busy as the high street this sale season. To help shoppers bag a bargain and beat the crowds, PayPal, the leading online payment service, has put together these top tips to get the most out of your online sale shopping
Christmas Eve spending rush
Many people have left their Christmas shopping until the last minute, with up to 13.3 million people planning to hit the shops on Christmas Eve, according to new research from Sainsbury's Credit Cards.
Where we live shapes how we pay
The Payments Council has created an online, interactive map to demonstrate the varied payment attitudes, preferences and behaviours that can be seen in the different regions across the UK.