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1 in 4 Brits have never switched and saved
New research by comparison site Gocompare.com has revealed that although 61 per cent of consumers are expecting 2011 to be a very difficult year financially, over 12 million of them have never switched any of the 20 most common financial products including car insurance, home insurance, energy provider, credit card or mortgage lender.
Auld Lang's at-mine - Low key New Year's Eve
It's not just Cinderella who will be at home as the clock strikes midnight on New...
Brits to avoid spending in New Year due to VAT rise
Seven out of 10 Brits will be reconsidering making big purchases next year, such as buying a car, because of the 2.5% VAT increase that comes into effect on 4 January 2011, according to research from price comparison site Gocompare.com.
Ethical shopping up despite economic downturn
Expenditure on green goods and services grew 18 per cent over the past two years despite the economic downturn, it was revealed today.
Big spenders opt for big night in this New Years Eve
The annual Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey has revealed that the biggest spenders are opting for a big night in this year. The survey showed that those who plan to go out for the evening expect to spend less than those who party at home - by £38 per person.
Brits resolve to be leaner, fitter and sort out their finances in 2011
Dieting, taking more exercise and sorting out finances top the nation's New Year's resolution list according to new research by comparison site, Gocompare.com.
Over 17 million Brits suffer from financial anxiety
Over a third of Brits, or 17 million people, worry about their current or future financial situation on a daily basis according to moneysupermarket.com, and stress about it more than their jobs or health.
Brits plan to repair not replace in 2011
Thrifty Brits are caught up in the mood of austerity sweeping the UK, as new research from HSBC shows the majority (73%) of consumers say they are more likely to ‘mend and make do' than they were last year.
Braving the winter to keep us warm this Christmas
Tom Scott will be one of thousands of people up and down the country braving the wintery conditions to work this Christmas.
Release the cash in your attic and save on your heating bills
With an estimated 12 million homes in the UK needing cavity wall insulation and/or loft insulation, which could be collectively wasting over £1 billion each year, energy supplier E.ON is urging households to get energy fit and unlock the potential savings in their loft and walls.
Virgin Media unveils its very merry new handset range
Kicking off the New Year in style, Virgin Media has unveiled a selection of its fantastic new handset line-up for 2011 which includes the best of Android, great new BlackBerry handsets and the debut of Windows Phone 7 on Virgin Media.
£555 million to be spent on Christmas Eve
Many people have left their Christmas shopping until the last minute, with up to 20 million UK adults expecting to need to hit the shops on Christmas Eve, according to new research from Sainsbury's Credit Cards.
Legendary composer makes beautiful music for LG smartphones
LG Electronics (LG) today announced the release of an exclusive collection of music and ringtones written by movie soundtrack maestro Ennio Morricone.
Broadband users face Christmas excess download penalties
The surge in online TV services such as BBC iPlayer over recent years means that the inconvenience of missing your favourite TV show no longer exists for those with an internet connection.
Four in ten people struggle to make it to payday
Nearly four in ten people (38%) say they struggle financially to make it to ‘payday', according to R3, the insolvency trade body's, quarterly tracking research on the nation's personal finances. This equates to over 18 million individuals across the UK.