Spending Habits
Where we live shapes how we pay
The Payments Council has created an online, interactive map to demonstrate the varied payment attitudes, preferences and behaviours that can be seen in the different regions across the UK.
£120m to be spent online on Christmas Day
This Christmas an estimated 4.3 million shoppers will go online and spend £120 million, at an average of £27.90 each, says IMRG.
Christmas shopping takes its toll on stressed out Brits
New research out this month shows that finding the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones is really taking its toll on Brits.
Making the most of your money
Despite buoyant sales reported on the high street so far this Christmas, there is no doubt that plans to entice people to continue spending after Christmas are already underway.
Know your consumer rights this Christmas
Tis the season of expense, so how do you make sure that you get exactly what you have paid for with your hard earned money?
Cash machine withdrawals could reach record amounts
Sainsbury's Finance estimates that £10.6 billion will be withdrawn from ATMs this December. This equates to around £341 million a day, £14.2 million an hour or £237,100 a minute.
Christmas shopping more important than retirement planning
Brits spend up to 26 times longer shopping for Christmas gifts than they do looking for the best deal on their retirement income, according to latest research from Aviva.
Value of Christmas stocking tops £300
From oranges to iPods in 60 years as AXA Home Insurance reveals the average cost of the traditional Christmas stocking soars to £305.
Brits admit being abusive while shopping
Christmas shopping could be a bad-tempered affair this year as new research reveals that 21 million Brits have shouted at or verbally abused staff and fellow consumers because they have lost their temper whilst shopping.
‘I'm dreaming of a Green Christmas'
Brits are planning a Green Christmas and New Year, according to a new study by Friends Provident. The study revealed that 27% of respondents were willing to buy a green Christmas gift and 35% were willing to hunt for a health or beauty related Christmas gift that hasn't been tested on animals. One fifth are giving a ‘charity' gift that will help others.
Brits plan to spend £157m on pets this Christmas
This year, cats and dogs across the UK can look forward to a very Happy Christmas indeed - with an estimated £157m worth of festive goodies in their Christmas stockings.
Know your rights before you hit the shops
With fewer than 15 shopping days left until Christmas and many people buying the latest must-have gadgets and toys or looking forward to the sales, the Know Your Consumer Rights campaign is reminding shoppers to be aware of their rights.
Barclays predicts record Christmas spending
Shoppers are expected to shun the economic downturn in favour of festive cheer this December with record amounts set to be spent on the UK's high streets.
Don’t be a victim of card fraud this Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, many people will be out and about using their credit and debit cards in stores, restaurants or cash machines. But fraudsters are also likely to be active at this time of year.
Tell kids the truth - the crunch stole Christmas
Families are missing a golden opportunity to explain the financial facts of life to children this Christmas, according to new research from uSwitch.com.