Spending Habits
Five million contactless cards now issued by Barclaycard
Barclays and Barclaycard, the leaders in contactless payment in the UK, have announced that they have well over five million contactless enabled cards in issue in the UK.
Consumer confidence remains stable as Christmas nears
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index remained unchanged for the second consecutive month in November, staying level at 73 points.
Parents spend to keep kids entertained this Christmas
The average family is set to spend almost £40 a day on entertaining their children this Christmas according to research from Egg, the internet bank.
Directgov explains Pre-Budget Report 2009 on web, mobile and TV
What will the Chancellor’s announcements in today’s Pre-Budget Report (PBR) mean for you? People including environmentalists, motorists, parents and pensioners can all find clear, concise information about this year’s Pre-Budget Report (9 December 2009) by visiting the Nation’s Official Website, Directgov.
How to save cash this festive season
It could be good news for the high street as research shows that despite harder times we plan to spend hundreds of pounds on presents, as well as food and drink this Christmas.
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Don't Scrooge up your finances this Christmas
Last year the average consumer spent 11% more on credit cards and 25% more on store cards than they spent during the other 11 months of the year, according to research from the Finance & Leasing Association.
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study published by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Yorkshire’s £750million cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Yorkshire Bank.
Scots’ £1bn cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Clydesdale Bank.
Savvy shoppers to splash out this Christmas
Despite a tough year of recession and cutbacks, Brits aren't planning to be frugal over the festive season, according to research by home insurer LV=.
Pickpockets and thieves target more than your wallet
As the festive shopping period hits top speed, the dangers of the season are ones no consumer can afford to ignore.
Brits underestimate essential monthly bills
Brits are grossly underestimating their monthly essential spend by as much as £964, whilst at the same time overestimating how long they could survive on their assets, if they were to lose their monthly income, by a staggering five months according to a major new report.
Twelve ways of giving this Christmas
Christmas is here again and charity campaigns are highlighting a host of good causes to donate to. This year charities need your help more than ever.
Christmas shoppers go online to avoid travel costs
Soaring fuel prices are forcing more consumers to shop on their computers rather than on the high street this Christmas, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.