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Holidaymakers weekly spend increases by £200 when on holiday
As the summer holiday season comes to a close, holidaymakers should start planning for their next summer holiday as soon as they can, as the latest research data from Halifax indicates that there are far more costs to holidaying than transport and accommodation.
Virgin Media SIMply the best SIM Only deals
Virgin Media has launched a range of SIMply unbeatable SIM Only deals, offering truly unlimited data and texts for as little as £12 per month.
Avoid energy price rises with EDF Energy's Blue +Price Promise
Households across the country could protect themselves against energy price increases for the next two winters and benefit from one of the cheapest dual fuel deals in Britain by switching to EDF Energy's Blue +Price Promise April 2014.
UK parents prefer ‘active choice’ filtering on the internet
Most UK adults with children in the household reject automatic blocking of internet content according to data from TalkTalk, instead preferring to be asked to choose whether or not they want to block harmful content on the internet.
Brits make trade offs in everyday decisions to get better value
As personal finances are squeezed across the country, new research from first direct bank reveals the financial balancing act smart Brits are performing as they look to get maximum value from their everyday decisions.
Cashback consumers pocket over £54k as energy dash starts
In order to protect household energy bills, Quidco encourages consumers to review tariffs and cashback options ahead of this year's cold weather.
Parents spend £1,247 every year on ‘extra' school costs
More than one in ten Brits (eleven per cent) are shelling out over £200 a year on after school clubs for their kids because of the sheer rise in parental workloads, according to new research.
Grab a cheap fixed price energy deal while they can
Consumers are being warned to move quickly if they want to protect their energy prices ahead of winter.
August busiest month for home movers but only a quarter switch suppliers
With thousands moving home this August bank holiday, Post Office HomePhone and Broadband is urging home movers to find the best telecoms deals, following new research revealing only a quarter look for cheaper offers.
Parents make the grade with savvy September spending
As the summer draws to a close, UK shops are filling up with parents kitting this year's back to schoolers out.
Brits hitting restaurants and bars in "summer of social spending"
Santander is expecting figures to show a "summer of social spending" this year that is seeing Brits, inspired by the summer sporting feel-good factor, heading to restaurants and bars around the UK to socialise with friends and family.
Even greener stoves from Euroheat to save on winter bills
Woodburning stoves don't get more energy efficient and eco-friendly than those offered by Belgium manufacturer Nestor Martin and Euroheat is delighted to now be distributing this innovative brand in the UK.
Love don't cost a thing say Brits
Confused.com has revealed that love could be one of the biggest losers of the recession as bailing out one's partner or spouse is the most resented expenditure among the nation's adults.
Britain's growing army of renters urged to get a grip on energy bills
People who rent their homes are in danger of being left behind in the race to cut household energy bills, according to new research by uSwitch.com.
SSE to raise gas and electricity prices
SSE are the first of the ‘Big 6' to announce gas and electricity price rises in response to increasing wholesale and distribution costs.