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Little Christmas cheer for UK consumer confidence
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index fell again this month, despite falling fuel and food costs and a substantial reduction in the Bank of England base rate.
Brits control the urge to splurge by shopping online
Four in five (80 per cent) people plan to avoid the high street over the next few weeks, instead choosing to shop online for Christmas presents this festive season.
Interactive giftfinder guarantees a Happy Christmas
Deciding what to buy difficult loved ones this Christmas no longer needs to be a nightmare as lastminute.com launches its first interactive giftfinder.
Savvy money tips to avoid a financial hangover this Christmas
As pressure on people's wallets reaches breaking point, national charity Citizens Advice is distributing pocket size guides this Christmas, equipped with useful tips to help everyone avoid a financial hangover in the New Year.
Don't get piste off when calling from abroad this winter
Brits venturing abroad this winter could be in for a nasty shock when they return home to their mobile phone bill.
At Christmas, socks suck and knickers are pants
New research by Churchill Home Insurance reveals the Christmas presents that people really don't want to see in their stockings this year.
Britons have a cheerful creative Christmas
The British population is using its hobbies and talents to save money this festive season, with many planning to have a 'creative Christmas' according to the latest NS&I (National Savings and Investments) Quarterly Savings Survey.
Brits return to family values in 2008’s ‘Frugal Festivities’
Cash-strapped Brits are actually welcoming a frugal festive season, claiming a less commercial yuletide will force us to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas with our families.
E-greetings help you save when sending cheer this Christmas
Everyclick, UK online charitable donation portal, has launched the ‘Considerate Christmas’ campaign to encourage consumers to send an e-greeting to save money and cut wasteful cards and unwanted gifts this Christmas.
'Tis the season to be frugal
Fifty five per cent of the UK adult population are planning on reducing their spending this Christmas, with 27% of people cutting costs by more than half compared to last year, according to research released by credit reference agency Callcredit.
Consumers expect higher interest rates
Consumers are preparing for interest rates to rise next year, despite market speculation that rates could drop below one per cent, according to the latest Consumer Barometer from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
Brits say ‘Bah Humbug’ to lighting up homes this Christmas
Brits are planning to turn their backs on extravagant Christmas decorations to light up their homes this year.
BT to pass on VAT cut in full to broadband customers
Michael Phillips, Product Director, said: "We are pleased to see that BT has taken the initiative to pass on the VAT cut to broadband customers and hope that other ISPs will follow their example.
Power up into the fast lane with Dell's Studio XPS desktop
Dell has shifted its season of design and discovery into high gear with the launch of the Studio XPS desktop, a premium PC that features the new, ultra-fast Intel® Core™ i7 processor.
Wii Fit most searched-for gadget online in run-up to Christmas
The Wii Fit, Nintendo's popular video game, is currently the most searched-for product by UK Internet shoppers in the run-up to Christmas, according to research by Hitwise.co.uk.