Spending Habits
At Christmas, socks suck and knickers are pants
New research by Churchill Home Insurance reveals the Christmas presents that people really don't want to see in their stockings this year.
Britons have a cheerful creative Christmas
The British population is using its hobbies and talents to save money this festive season, with many planning to have a 'creative Christmas' according to the latest NS&I (National Savings and Investments) Quarterly Savings Survey.
Brits return to family values in 2008’s ‘Frugal Festivities’
Cash-strapped Brits are actually welcoming a frugal festive season, claiming a less commercial yuletide will force us to rediscover the true spirit of Christmas with our families.
E-greetings help you save when sending cheer this Christmas
Everyclick, UK online charitable donation portal, has launched the ‘Considerate Christmas’ campaign to encourage consumers to send an e-greeting to save money and cut wasteful cards and unwanted gifts this Christmas.
'Tis the season to be frugal
Fifty five per cent of the UK adult population are planning on reducing their spending this Christmas, with 27% of people cutting costs by more than half compared to last year, according to research released by credit reference agency Callcredit.
Consumers expect higher interest rates
Consumers are preparing for interest rates to rise next year, despite market speculation that rates could drop below one per cent, according to the latest Consumer Barometer from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.
Brits say ‘Bah Humbug’ to lighting up homes this Christmas
Brits are planning to turn their backs on extravagant Christmas decorations to light up their homes this year.
Power up into the fast lane with Dell's Studio XPS desktop
Dell has shifted its season of design and discovery into high gear with the launch of the Studio XPS desktop, a premium PC that features the new, ultra-fast Intel® Core™ i7 processor.
Wii Fit most searched-for gadget online in run-up to Christmas
The Wii Fit, Nintendo's popular video game, is currently the most searched-for product by UK Internet shoppers in the run-up to Christmas, according to research by Hitwise.co.uk.
Kelkoo indicates positive outlook for Christmas spending
It's business as usual this Christmas according to kelkoo.co.uk, the UK shopping comparison site. A recently commissioned survey investigating our Christmas spending habits has found that a surprising 60% of respondents won't be changing our spending habits this year, in spite of the gloomy economic conditions.
It’s a buyers’ market online this Christmas
The competition is hot online this Christmas with retailers cutting prices in addition to the reduction in VAT, according to Shopping.com, an eBay company.
Dear Fatty, Mamma Mia! and Wii Fit popular gifts for Christmas
Amazon.co.uk has revealed that Dawn French’s ‘Dear Fatty’ has emerged as one of the frontrunners to be the nation’s bestselling Christmas gift alongside the likes of Mamma Mia! and Wii Fit with vast numbers of customers listing the item as a product they want to receive this Christmas.
Kids bail out bank of mum and dad
A generation of 18 to 24 year olds are stepping in to help fill their parents' cash shortfall, research from Engage Mutual reveals. More than four out of 10 (41%) have helped support their parents financially in the last six months.
Dreaming of a cheap and ethical Christmas?
Save money and the environment this year with Fairinvestment.co.uk's top ethical and money saving Christmas tips.
Christmas shoppers blow £93 million just getting to the shops
Christmas spending is set to be cut by £300 million this year as shoppers face the first credit crunch Christmas. But new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, suggests that almost a third of these savings could be wiped out by shoppers throwing away over £93 million on driving and car parking charges.