Spending Habits
Uniform costs keep adding up
Schools are adding to recession-stressed parents' financial woes by ignoring government guidance on keeping down the cost of school uniform, national charity Citizens Advice said.
Barclays predicts bumper spending as people flock abroad
Brits are expected to shun the UK's dismal weather in favour of sunnier climates this weekend as figures from Barclays indicate that August bank holiday weekend will produce the largest demand for overseas debit card spending and cash withdrawals this summer.
Passion for fashion causes women to rack up debts
As reports blame 'irresponsible spending' for a five-fold rise in the number of women going bankrupt in the past ten years, new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, reveals that the tough economic climate is not breaking the stride of the nation's fashion addicts.
Rising demand for debt management help
The recession has had a significant impact on how people manage their finances, according to a national debt report published recently.
Younger Brits head for the sun as families feel holiday pinch
Despite the economic downturn having hit many people hard, with pennies having to be saved in every direction possible, a new report from Tesco Travel Money reveals a vast disparity among UK adults when it comes to holiday planning in 2010.
2 in 5 Brits feel worse off as belt tightening bites
Forty one per cent of UK consumers feel worse off now than they did this time last year. That's the worrying finding of new research by Gocompare.com, which looked at consumers' views on their personal finances, the economy and what they are doing to save money.
Recession increases financial burden of uni costs
With A Level results out tomorrow (19 August 2010), students considering higher education need to carefully plan for the financial burden of further studies.
Online bargain hunters spend more
British shoppers are constantly on the hunt for a bargain, but according to consumer insight released from PayPal's annual UK Online Retail Report, Britain's obsessive bargain hunters actually spend up to 50% more online than shoppers willing to pay the price on the ticket.
Sainsbury's and Nectar apps provide personalised offers
Everyday shopping has become a little bit sweeter as Sainsbury’s and Nectar announce two new apps for the App Store.
Inflation rates abating but food price pressure building
This month's official inflation report showed that the headline rate of inflation fell from 3.2% to 3.1% in July, continuing the declining trend which commenced in May, and which continued in June.
Inflation falls but squeeze on family finances stays tight
Despite today's announcement that inflation has fallen, uSwitch.com warns that the pressure on families is tighter than ever.
UK inflation slows in July
CPI annual inflation – the Government’s target measure – was 3.1 per cent in July, down from 3.2 per cent in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Brits paying money for nothing
MSN Money has revealed the nation is wasting huge amounts of money every year due to carelessness and neglect. We've coined the term ‘idiot taxes' to describe these forgetful and stupid acts, like putting the wrong fuel in a car engine and locking keys inside the home, and estimate they are costing Brits an estimated £4.4 billion each year.
Summer sales pay off as retail spending continues to rise
Consumer spending on cards saw a near double digit increase in July compared to the same month last year, challenging concerns that consumer confidence has dipped.
Students underestimate parents' willingness to help financially
With the start of the new university year now only a month away, new research from Barclays has identified a huge gap between parent and student expectations, revealing that students underestimate their parents' willingness to help them financially.