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Holiday budgets slashed as parents feel the squeeze
British parents are responding to increasing costs by slashing their summer holiday budgets, according to research from Abbey Credit Cards.
Premium increases lead consumers to shop around
More and more consumers are flocking to switch insurance providers as premium price rises take their toll, according to industry experts Consumer Intelligence.
Holidaymakers set to be stung by mobile roaming charges
UK holidaymakers jetting off this summer, could be in for a ‘pocket shock' when they return home to their mobile phone bill.
Make fuel tax cuts top priority to ease inflation
A twice-yearly study by money website Fool.co.uk finds that our cost of living, as measured by the Fool Inflation Index, is rising at an annual rate of 9.3%. This is three times higher than official Government figures.
Beat the credit crunch by switching energy suppliers
When you're one of the world's richest billionaires worth over £12 billion, the cost of heating your home may not be at the top of the list of household priorities.
People using the readies to avoid post-holiday blues
Credit-crazy Britain seems to be acting a lot more responsibly when it comes to overseas holidays.
Tenants most at risk from energy price hikes
Tenants are more at risk from expected energy price rises than homeowners as suppliers boost bills in response to the increasing cost of wholesale gas and electricity, according to new research by MoneyExpert.com.
It's not too late to storm-proof your finances, says Skipton FS
Many people will be worried about their finances with the relentless doom and gloom announcements that inflation is swiftly gathering pace, the FTSE is now in a bear market and Britain is on the brink of recession.
Parents get tough on kids with stricter lending criteria
Teenagers looking forward to six weeks of summer fun funded by their parents could be in for a big shock. New research from AXA reveals that The Bank of Mum and Dad has been forced to cut back spending on children and in some cases ditch free hand-outs altogether.
Brits unable to cope with future energy price hikes
Speculation energy bills could rise by 40 per cent before the end of the year will not be welcome news for 86 per cent of Brits who say they could not afford to take a price hike.
‘Go slow' broadband Britain
2008 has seen the broadband industry continue to flourish, with consumers now spending a colossal £2.7 billion a year to subscribe.
Popularity of mobile broadband on the increase
Michael Phillips, Product Director at BroadbandChoices.co.uk.co.uk comments on the hidden costs of mobile broadband usage and offers hints and tips for avoiding them.
Is your university town too expensive to study in?
With A Level results just around the corner, tens of thousands of students will soon be deciding where to go to university.
Green goods to come to the front of Britain's shelves
Green goods will need to become the normal products on our shelves in the future, while products with a big environmental impact will need to change and much of the time consumers won't even notice, Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock said today.