Spending Habits
Over-45s driving price comparison web boom
The over-45s are driving the boom in price comparison sites such as Kelkoo.co.uk and PriceRunner.co.uk, according to a new report Birmingham Midshires Life 2 campaign.
Consumers remain cautious in January
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index picked up slightly in January to 84 but this made little difference to the long term trend after the 15 point collapse in confidence between October and December. Overall confidence levels continue to be downbeat with the main index still below its three month average.
Brits torn between desire to be green and financial prudence
Consumers who are otherwise unresponsive to environmental issues are willing to go green if the price is right, according to an online survey by Fool.co.uk.
Brits “green” in principle but not in practice
A massive 24 million of us will be jetting off in the next 12 months but are we concerned about the environmental impact? New research by Prudential Travel Insurance shows that despite agreeing in principle to an increase in air tax for short-haul flights, a fifth (19 per cent) of Brits do not think they will fly less in future to reduce their carbon footprint.
Brits break up over money worries
Spending and borrowing are causing one in four (26 per cent) couples to argue – and one in 20 to break up – according to the latest Personal Credit Index survey from CreditExpert, the online credit report monitoring service from Experian.
OFT launches scams awareness month 2007
Consumers warned to 'stop, think and think again' if they receive an 'unbelievable' offer!
Top of the shops
John Lewis and Waitrose are Britain’s favourite high-street shops, Aldi and Lidl are gaining favour, but some familiar names including Currys, Woolworths and WH Smith are poorly rated, according to Which? members.
Save thousands by choosing the right financial products and services
Moneyextra.com’s latest quarterly review of financial services highlights the massive potential for savings available just by making the right financial decisions.
Over a million missed bills due in January
Over a million bills went unpaid this month as extravagant Christmas spending and early December salary payments hit home, according to new MoneyExpert.com research.
Brits speak to call centres more often than friends and family
Call centres have become so ingrained in our daily lives that 6.6 million Brits speak to them more often than they do to their own friends and family, according to research by MORE TH> N.
Follow, follow - the length fans go to
Supporters travel over nine billion miles each year following their teams, Virgin Money research shows.
Brits are pound savers instead of pound splurgers
Despite fears about debt and over-spending, a new study reveals the majority of Brits are savvy when it comes to their money and financial planning.
Bonus Britain - UK workers set for biggest payout week of the year
This weekend will see the UK benefit from one of the biggest bonus payout weeks of 2007 with one in three high earners set to have received their share of the £19bn annual bonus pot over the next few days.
Customers strike back as switching hits fever pitch
British customer apathy is on the way out as over the past six months half the adult population has chosen to ditch a wide range of product providers in favour of a better deal, according to MoneyExpert.com. From gas and electricity providers to mobile phones, credit cards, broadband and bank accounts customers are now willing to move if they’re not happy.
Britons still not switched on!
The awareness of the digital TV switchover is at an alarmingly low level with over 38 million consumers still living in blissful ignorance about what is happening, according to a new poll by uSwitch.com.