Household Bills
Soaring bills could hit Brits with annual retail inflation of almost 7%
Headline grabbing rises in gas and electric bills, supermarket shopping, petrol and rent could push Mr and Mrs Average's annual retail inflation for goods and services to almost 7% warns Chelsea Building Society.
Broadband services need more improvement
Michael Phillips, Product Director at BroadbandChoices.co.uk, comments on the annual Ofcom review of UK communications: "Broadband has become so much more affordable in recent years - and as such has become an essential part of daily life.
Post Office offers free calls to US and Canadian mobiles
Tomorrow (16 August) marks 150 years to the day since the first transatlantic telegraph cable was laid, bridging North America and Europe and heralding the beginning of easy transatlantic communication.
Energy customers lose the race to cap their tariff
Over half (54%) of householders were unable to beat rate rises after failing to cap their energy tariffs this month, according to a poll by money website Fool.co.uk.
Youth suffer from bank-breaking image envy
Many of the nation's teenagers and young workers are fighting social as well as financial pressures with one quarter (24%) of 16-21 year olds claiming they're under strain to splash the cash just to keep up with their mates, just in time to impress at this year's V Festival on 16th and 17th August.
Households cannot afford to pay extra on energy bills
Over 12.5 million customers were affected by EDF Energy's and British Gas' second price increase in six months, and other suppliers are now expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.
UK consumers paying less but getting more
People in the UK are spending more time using communications services than ever before - but paying less for them, according to Ofcom's latest annual report into the UK's £51 billion communications industry.
Top tips for students
Before all the fun and games of Fresher's week start, Defaqto have offered some essential tips to help students stay on track throughout the year.
Broadband hints and tips for students
The beginning of term is always a busy time. If you are moving into a new house you will already have unpacking, registration, and getting to grips with paying bills to contend with.
Brits anxious about turning on the heat this winter
With a summer of energy price hikes in full swing, a third of Brits (34 per cent) are already worried they cannot afford to heat their homes this winter.
Money worries causing secrets and lies
The pervasive effects of the credit crunch are leading an alarming number of people into concealing their financial woes from their loved ones, a Moneynet.co.uk survey has revealed.
Elderly suffering a rate of inflation well above 6%
Alliance Trust's independent study of age related inflation has found that the over 75 year olds continue to be hit the hardest by surging inflation, and the pain is getting worse.
The Wedding Stinger
The wedding season is not just an expensive time for brides and grooms; it's costly for all involved - with one in 12 (8%) guests spending a whopping £1,000 or more to see their loved ones get wed.
Inflation hits 4.4 per cent
Consumer prices index (CPI) annual inflation rose to 4.4 per cent in July, up from 3.8 per cent in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Money crunching tips for student savers
The start of a new university year is now fast approaching. However in the current economic climate, with rising energy costs and food prices, this year many students will be thinking about how to make their money stretch that little bit further.